For decades scientists and environmentalists have sounded the alarm
about the effects of global warming. We are now past the tipping
point. As floods, storms, and extreme temperatures become our daily
reality, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” efforts aren’t enough anymore.
New York Times bestselling author and journalist Thomas Kostigen has
travelled to the frontlines of geoengineering projects that
scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and other visionaries around the
world are developing to solve the problems associated with climate
change. In Thomas’ latest book, Hacking Planet Earth, he dives into
the world of the futurist, far-thinking, world-changing ideas that
will save us. From giant parasols hovering above the Earth to shield
us from an unforgiving sun, to lasers shooting up into clouds to coax
out much-needed water, Thomas introduces us to this inspiring work and
the people who are spearheading it. Join Thomas and KQED Science
Senior Editor Kat Snow for a conversation on the cutting-edge
technology that will enable us to confront the realities of climate
change. Copies of Thomas’ book, Hacking Planet Earth: How
Geoengineering Can Help Us Reimagine the Future, will be available for
sale at this event. Thomas M. Kostigen is an award-winning and New
York Times-bestselling author and journalist. He founded the Climate
Survivalist column for USA Today and has written for numerous
publications, including The Washington Post, National Geographic,
Discover, Departures, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and
The Wall Street Journal, among others. Most recently, he wrote two
books for National Geographic on climate preparedness (one of which
won the prestigious Louis J. Battan Author’s Award). His previous
nonfiction books include The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving
the Planet One Simple Step at a Time, You Are Here: Exposing the Vital
Link Between What We Do and What That Does to Our Planet, The Green
Blue Book: The Simple Water-Savings Guide to Everything in Your Life,
and The Big Handout. He is also the author of the novels Golden Dawn
and Fatwa. Kat Snow, MA, is a veteran public radio journalist who
graduated from the Philosophy, Cosmology & Consciousness program at
CIIS in 2012. Kat is currently the senior editor at KQED Science, and
leads a team of reporters covering climate change, water, energy, and
other major science issues in California. Over two decades, Kat has
worked as an editor, reporter, talk show host, newscaster, documentary
producer and news director. Her stories and documentaries have won
numerous regional and national awards. Kat is the public speaking
coach for the PCC program's Integrative Seminar at CIIS. She's also a
certified Soul Motion teacher, teaching classes in the Bay Area. CIIS
students, staff, and faculty receive discounts on all events. CIIS
Public Programs Members receive a 20% discount on all events. Contact
us for more information at [email protected] Please note that we will
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