Our attention was increasingly drawn to the destruction of the Earth in 2021. TIME has covered unprecedented wildfires and records-breaking hurricanes as well as extended droughts. Below is a collection of top-rated climate videos from the past year.
Jane Goodall: The Enduring Hope
TIME interviewed the environmentalist to discuss her latest book, living during the climate crisis and life in the current pandemic. As Ciara Nugent writes, Goodall’s quiet determination powered her through a lifetime of activism. In this video, Goodall argues that hope—which she makes it her mission to spread—is nothing short of necessary for the survival of humanity.
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Generation Now: Climate Action – The Fight for Climate Action
Today’s young people are coming of age just as the stable climate that has allowed previous generations to thrive on our planet begins to visibly break down—and just before our last chance to stop it falls out of reach. The documentary traces the story of youth climate activism.
John Kerry is Bringing America back into the Climate Fight
Justin Worland, Justin Worland’s cover interviewer, said John Kerry is optimistic that the climate policy will succeed despite many setbacks over the years. “I’ve always believed in diplomacy,” Kerry says. “I believe in the ability of people to sit down and try to work reasonably together.”
The Cow That Can Feed the Planet
Mosa Meats launched its first lab-grown hamburger in 2013. They are now trying to create a cheaper alternative to beef patties. TIME received an exclusive tour of their manufacturing facilities and laboratories.
