Episode
How to transform your climate concern into action | Jane Fonda
24:54
Published: Fri Oct 28 2022
Description
Actor and activist Jane Fonda discusses her frontline work fighting for climate action, including recent efforts to support climate-minded candidates running for office in the US and to break the fossil fuel industry's stranglehold on the country's government. Hear why she decided to bring her climate activism into the electoral arena after decades of marching, protesting and civil disobedience -- and how anybody can join in and stand up for change. (This conversation, hosted by TEDWomen Editorial Director Pat Mitchell, was recorded on October 26, 2022.)
Chapters
Jane Fonda discusses her efforts to combat the climate crisis, including launching the Jane Fonda Climate PAC and endorsing candidates who refuse to take money from the fossil fuel industry.
00:00 - 05:58 (05:58)
Summary
Jane Fonda discusses her efforts to combat the climate crisis, including launching the Jane Fonda Climate PAC and endorsing candidates who refuse to take money from the fossil fuel industry.
EpisodeHow to transform your climate concern into action | Jane Fonda
PodcastTED Talks Daily
This podcast discusses the importance of bringing climate activism into the electoral arena by recruiting and training candidates who are knowledgeable about climate science.
05:58 - 14:38 (08:39)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of bringing climate activism into the electoral arena by recruiting and training candidates who are knowledgeable about climate science. The urgency of the climate crisis is emphasized as the need to cut fossil fuel emissions in half within the next seven years is crucial to prevent the global temperature from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius.
EpisodeHow to transform your climate concern into action | Jane Fonda
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The climate crisis is a result of a mindset of arrogance, greed and hierarchy that has also perpetuated economic inequality, misogyny and racism.
14:38 - 22:29 (07:51)
Summary
The climate crisis is a result of a mindset of arrogance, greed and hierarchy that has also perpetuated economic inequality, misogyny and racism. While making climate friendly lifestyle choices may not directly impact carbon emissions and climate change, it does signal to others the level of commitment to combat the crisis.
EpisodeHow to transform your climate concern into action | Jane Fonda
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Jane Fonda shares her experience battling cancer and how it has impacted her outlook on life.
22:29 - 24:23 (01:53)
Summary
Jane Fonda shares her experience battling cancer and how it has impacted her outlook on life.