Robert Swan is a unique individual on a global mission that has inspired young people around the world. His mission is to educate the world’s youth about what is taking place as result of global warming in Antarctica. He’s the first person to have ever walked to the north and south pole and now travels around the world on a unique ship that is powered only by clean energy including a solar sail.
We discuss the significance of the year 2041
The E-learning center in antarctica
How young people react to his work
His policy and thoughts regarding corporate sponsors
The TBLI conference and how it has changed
The arctic
Music:
Weakerthans – Our Retired Explorer
My Morning Jacket – Sec Walking
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Just wanna say MERCI – very interesting and inspiring…