Making climate action “cheaper, faster, better”
Climate investor, former presidential candidate and best-selling author Tom Steyer has had a career spanning many disciplines, but at the core of his work is a relentless commitment to climate action, which he sees as both a necessity and a
Tom Steyer offers tips on making the climate war “Cheaper, Faster, Better”
On March 3, climate investor and former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay and student panelists Anahita Mehra and Michael Kittilson for a conversation about his new book “Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the
Say these Words: Climate-Amplified Disaster
Recently, World Weather Attribution researchers from the United States, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, France, Sweden, and the United Kingdom shared findings about future fire risk in Los Angeles. Because of climate change, my city can expect weather extremes similar to
5 Communication Lessons from Tom Steyer’s “Cheaper, Faster, Better”
What if cheaper, faster and better didn’t have to destroy our planet? That’s the question Tom Steyer explores in his book about how climate capitalism might be the answer to winning the climate war. I’ll admit I was a little
Book Talk: “Cheaper, Faster, Better” featuring renowned climate champion, investor, and New York Times Bestselling Author Tom Steyer
The USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication is excited to announce an upcoming event featuring Tom Steyer, New York Times bestselling author, globally renowned climate investor, businessman, and environmentalist. Join us for a conversation between Steyer and Dean
A Invitation from Our Director
Five years ago, like a bolt of lightning, I was struck by a realization that changed my life and my career: what if one reason we aren’t making quick progress on climate change is because of the way the issue
Staying safe during the “disaster after the disaster”
Almost 10 million residents of L.A. County are currently experiencing the aftermath of the worst urban disaster in the country's history. Tens of thousands of people are displaced across the county as more than 12,000 homes and structures have been
What I Learned from LA Reporters Covering the Fires
Like many others in Los Angeles, my family evacuated last night due to a quick-moving fire surging behind our home. We are amongst the fortunate who were able to return today, our house still standing. Before police allowed us back
Earth’s got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell
Climate communication unfolds in a space where urgency meets clarity, yet the bridge between message and action remains fragile, even unsteady. Our Temperature Check reveals the obstacles that remain, including complexity, misinformation, and apathy. However, beyond these challenges lie possibilities
Insights from Climate Week NYC
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Climate Week 2024 in New York organized in tandem with the 79th UN General Assembly High-Level Week at the United Nations Headquarters. Climate Week NYC is the world’s largest annual climate-focused
Climate Reads
I met so many great people at LA’s first climate week in September. One of them, Evan D. Shulman, had a great idea to share with you all the team’s favorite climate reads. These are some of our go-to’s for
LA’s Climate Art Influx: A slew of exhibitions focused on the environment come to Los Angeles this fall
If, like me, you enjoy learning about climate through the lens of art, and you happen to be in Los Angeles this fall, you are in for a real treat. The Getty’s sprawling PST ART initiative includes more than 70
