Political action and climate change: Carolyn Prouty at TEDxTheEvergreenStateCollege
Channel: TEDx Talks
Date: 2012-06-13

Carolyn Prouty is a veterinarian and visiting member of the faculty at The Evergreen State College. In "Political Action" she describes the necessity of grassroots political organizing as a part of climate change mitigation and response , and shares her real, personal stories of successful political action. 

On April 16, 2012, speakers and attendees gathered at TEDxTheEvergreenStateCollege: Hello Climate Change to reflect on the ability -- and responsibility -- of formal and informal education to inspire and empower action in this era of climate change.

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