Laura Tenenbaum
NASA Science Communicator | Climate Change & Ocean Exploration
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Laura Tenenbaum is a science communicator at NASA, where she translates complex climate data and research into engaging stories. Her TED talk 'The Surprising Truth about Climate Change' has been viewed over 3 million times, helping the public understand the urgency of the climate crisis.
Tenenbaum also hosts the podcast 'Sentinel', exploring NASA's Earth science missions and their impact on society. With a degree in Geological Sciences from the University of California, her keynotes blend technical expertise with an approachable, visual style that makes environmental science accessible to all.
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What if we saw climate change as an amazing challenge, not a burden?
"Dare mighty things." These words are at the entrance to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and JPL science communicator Laura Tenenbaum says they embody the attitude we must take towards climate change: to view it as a solvable problem that we can tackle together. She explains the benefits of this mindset shift and why it's critical for a greener future.
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