Maria Virginia Olano

Big Shifts Finally Shaking Up Big Oil 

‘Big Oil’ is a term often used to describe the largest publicly traded oil and gas companies in the world. These corporations also happen to be some of the most significant heat trapping gas emitters, lobbyists against climate action, and...

Women’s Leadership is Central to the Climate Fight

A lot has been researched and written about the role of women in leading the fight for climate solutions around the world. Most recently and poignantly, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson brought attention to this question...

Jonah Kurman-Faber on his journey to Research Director

Earlier this fall, Jonah Kurman-Faber, who has been a part of our team for almost three years, was promoted to head our research as our new Research Director. We are thrilled to have Jonah taking on this new role, and...

In Uncertain Times, the Need for Climate Action Remains a Crucial Certainty

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the global day for giving back and supporting the causes you believe in. This Giving Tuesday could also be when you win a fully customized Tesla by entering our annual Tesla Raffle! All proceeds will...

On Leadership and Scaling Impact with Laura Teicher

Laura Teicher is one of the newest members of our Board of Directors, she is the Executive Director of FORGE, a non-profit manufacturing initiative founded at Greentown labs. Forge was founded to create value for both start-ups and suppliers through...

“A world in which no one is disposable”

The youth climate and environmental justice movement has entirely reshaped the landscape of climate policy and changemaking. Young leaders from around the world have been central in not just leading mass mobilizations to demand action on climate and racial justice, ...

“No economy functions well when people are dying”

Insights into human psychology have provided the climate movement with a wealth of information about how people interpret, process, and behave in regards to messaging and communication strategies. Matthew Goldberg has built his career on understanding the complexities of the...

“This is not a science problem anymore, it’s an everything problem”

We often say that working for a livable future on this planet is going to  require all hands on deck, and that everyone has skills to contribute to the massive transition and changes that must lie ahead. Someone who embodies...

On Impact & Beautiful Places with Madhavan Thirumalai

Madhavan Thirumalai recently joined our Board of Directors, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team.  He is a serial entrepreneur, and passionate outdoorsman with a commitment to lending his time and energy to solving the most pressing...