Robert Shirkey's guest appearances

Robert Shirkey

Face2Face with David Peck

ClimateBreak

Sean Campbell

Michael Mann

Robert Bullard

Sammy Davis Jr

Pamela Hawley

Richard Bell

Gabe Polsky

Louis Theroux

Jerry Brown

Liz Forkin Bohannon

Werner Herzog

Aaron James

Bobby Motta

Jared Byas

Miranda Bailey

OwlTail

Highlighting the link between a product’s consumption and its carbon footprint could potentially alter harmful consumer behavior that contributes to climate change. Similar to how warning labels on cigarettes changed the smoking habits of some users, placing climate change disclosure labels on gas pumps could introduce discomfort that serves as an effective intervention that connects consumers to the dangerous reality of fossil fuels and illuminates the hidden costs of climate change.

Climate Change Warning Labels with Robert Shirkey (Extended Version)

Climate Change Warning Labels with Robert Shirkey

Today’s conversation is about thinking local, acting municipally and global change. Robert talks about a “space for alternatives”, his own approach to the environment and a “transportation solution” and why altering the chemistry of our planet is essential to our future.BiographyRob Shirkey is a recognized global authority on the subject of climate change warnings on gas pump nozzles. He has given lectures on the topic across Canada and has been featured in media all over the world.Rob is a lawyer from Toronto, Canada. Prior to founding Our Horizon and launching its globally unprecedented campaign, Rob operated a private practice in downtown Toronto. He also has experience as an Assistant City Solicitor and Prosecutor. Before completing his law degree, Rob studied business, economics, and psychology at the undergraduate level. He graduated with distinction and was the university valedictorian.Rob’s talks draw on the latest in climate change research. He gathers insights from psychology, sociology, economic theory, behavioural economics, business, law and municipal politics to build the case for demand-side, local action on climate change. His trial experience as a lawyer and his playful sense of humour makes him a compelling and entertaining speaker.Check out his TedX talk here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s conversation is about thinking local, acting municipally and global change. Robert talks about a “space for alternatives”, his own approach to the environment and a “transportation solution” and why altering the chemistry of our planet is essential to our future.BiographyRob Shirkey is a recognized global authority on the subject of <a href="http://www.climatehotmap.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">climate change warnings</a> on gas pump nozzles. He has given lectures on the topic across Canada and has been featured in media all over the world.Rob is a lawyer from Toronto, Canada. Prior to founding <a href="http://ourhorizon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Horizon</a> and launching its globally unprecedented campaign, Rob o<a href="http://socialfinance.ca/author/robert-shirkey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">perated a private practice in downtown Toronto</a>. He also has experience as an Assistant City Solicitor and Prosecutor. Before completing his law degree, Rob studied business, economics, and psychology at the undergraduate level. He graduated with distinction and was the university valedictorian.Rob’s talks draw on the latest in climate change research. He gathers insights from psychology, sociology, economic theory, behavioural economics, business, law and municipal politics to build the case for demand-side, local action on climate change. His trial experience as a lawyer and his playful sense of humour makes him a compelling and entertaining speaker.Check out his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA4e7y-4Pak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TedX</a> talk here. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.