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Science & Environment Track

The Great Climate Migration

Crosscut Festival 2021
Tue May 4, 2021 | 11:00am

Life has become increasingly untenable for millions of Americans. Where will everyone go?

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Featuring: Abrahm Lustgarten, Sonia Shah
Science & Environment Track

How to Get Red America to Go Green

Crosscut Festival 2021
Wed May 5, 2021 | 3:00pm

Swaying skeptics on an ambitious infrastructure bill paired with environmental priorities.

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Featuring: Jon Tester
Science & Environment Track

Animals & Us

Crosscut Festival 2021
Fri May 7, 2021 | 5:00pm

Peter Singer and Michelle Nijhous speak about sustainability and empathy for animals.

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Featuring: Peter Singer, Michelle Nijhuis

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The Crosscut Ideas Festival is a celebration of big ideas and a gathering for bold thinkers. Newsmakers, changemakers and innovators come together to take a fresh look at the biggest issues of our time. Over one week, the Crosscut Ideas Festival hosts fireside conversations and panels, meetups, art installations, workshops, and interactive experiences.

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