A Ride for the Planet: Jacquelyn Francis’s 600 Miles for Climate Action

Click here to see full show notes, links and photos. Jacquelyn Francis, a renowned climate scientist and founder of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, is embarking on an extraordinary 600-mile electric bike journey. Starting on July 12th, 2024, Jacquelyn will pedal from Aspen, Colorado, to Sun Valley, Idaho, symbolizing our collective commitment to combating climate change. Click here to support Jacquie’s 600 miles e-bike ride for Climate Action Jacquelyn will begin her 600-mile e-bike ride at her home in Aspen, Colorado. She’ll travel to the 2024 Sun Valley Forum in Sun Valley, Idaho, where she will announce the ten winner’s of this year’s Keeling Curve Prize. This prize is awarded annually to the top 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Each winner receives $50,000 to expand their climate solutions research. Learn more in our full show notes. 🎙️ In this episode: The Ride: Discover the logistics and challenges of Jacquelyn’s 600-mile journey, including her early morning starts to avoid the extreme heat, and the physical and mental preparation involved. Personal Motivation: Learn about Jacquelyn’s deep-rooted passion for climate action, her personal journey from a science class in seventh grade to founding the Global Warming Mitigation Project, and what drives her to take on such an incredible challenge. Climate Solutions: Explore the science-backed solutions supported by the Global Warming Mitigation Project, including the Keeling Curve Prize, which recognizes significant achievements in reducing greenhouse gases. Understand the importance of decarbonizing energy systems and the role of individual actions. Community and Support: Hear about the community support Jacquelyn receives, the role of her husband as her “sherpa” on this journey, and how listeners can follow and support her ride. Future Vision: Discuss the broader vision for a sustainable future, the importance of individual actions in the fight against climate change, and how Jacquelyn’s journey serves as a powerful metaphor for the collective effort needed. Donate to Support Jacquelyn on Her Climate Ride Learn More about Global Warming Mitigation Project Learn About the $50K Keeling Curve Prize  Contact Jacquelyn Francis on Linked-In Follow Francis’s  e-Bike Ride on Instagram "We can't adapt our way out of this situation. We need to turn off the problem, which is the fossil fuel spigot." Jacquelyn Francis _________________________________________ Listen & Subscribe to How We Change the World: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠ https://bit.ly/ChangeTheWorld-Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/ChangeTheWorld-Apple 💻 Website: ⁠https://www.howwechangetheworld.co⁠ How We Change the World is a weekly podcast designed to inspire hope, encourage action, and celebrate progress in the realms of the environment, poverty, health, governance, social justice, education, animal welfare, conservation, self improvement, health, and other pressing issue areas. Every Wednesday, tune in to hear in-depth conversations with activists, advocates, and other change makers whose stories of triumph, tragedy, and tenacity will encourage you to explore your own problem-solving potential.