In this episode of the Weather Geeks Podcast, Dr. Marshall Shepherd interviews Alison Begalman, co-founder of the Hollywood Climate Summit. They discuss the intersection of climate action and storytelling in Hollywood, exploring how the entertainment industry can play a pivotal role in addressing the climate crisis. Begalman shares insights on the challenges of climate storytelling, the importance of climate-informed narratives, and the impact of social media in shaping climate activism. The conversation also touches on the future of the Hollywood Climate Summit and the need for broader engagement across various sectors.

Weather Geeks

Weather Group Television

The Hollywood Climate Summit

MAY 13, 202633 MIN
Weather Geeks

The Hollywood Climate Summit

MAY 13, 202633 MIN

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GUEST: Allison BegalmanHollywood is known for big ideas, big creativity, and big storytelling — but in recent years, one of the biggest forces reshaping the industry isn’t a genre or a trend… it’s the climate crisis. And at the center of that movement is Allison Begalman.  As the co-founder of the Hollywood Climate Summit, Allison has built a space where filmmakers, writers, activists, scientists, and executives come together to ask a simple but powerful question: What if the stories we tell could help shape a more sustainable future?  Today, we’re diving into how she’s mobilizing the entertainment world to take climate action seriously — not just in documentaries or disaster films, but in the everyday narratives that reach millions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Climate Crisis in Hollywood03:53 The Birth of the Hollywood Climate Summit10:29 Barriers to Climate Storytelling13:25 Break 114:23 Climate-Informed Storytelling vs. Climate-Themed Content19:57 Successful Examples of Climate Storytelling24:44 The Role of Social Media in Climate Advocacy24:52 Break 229:18 Measuring Impact in Climate Storytelling31:37 Future Vision for the Hollywood Climate SummitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.