David Wallace-Wells

Journalist. Climate change expert

English

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United States

New York

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

culture

Energy

Environmental Policy

Global issues

Globalization

journalism

About the Expert

Who Is David Wallace-Wells?

David Wallace-Wells is a prominent American journalist and author, recognized for his in-depth analysis of climate change and its global impact. His essay “The Uninhabitable Earth: Life after Warming,” based on his groundbreaking New York Magazine cover story, sparked a major shift in environmental discourse. With evocative prose and meticulous documentation, Wallace-Wells offers a clear and alarming vision of the consequences of global warming, from increasingly severe natural disasters to radical shifts in Earth’s living conditions. His work has been praised by media outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Nature, making it a seminal text on climate change.

What is his Background?

David Wallace-Wells holds a degree in History from Brown University and began his career as deputy editor of The Paris Review. He is currently a columnist at The New York Times, where he writes on climate change, technology, and the planet’s future. His dedication to environmental journalism has made him an influential figure in raising awareness of the climate emergency. He has contributed to outlets like Slate, The Washington Post, and El País, and has appeared on NBC and PBS. His podcast “2038” explores future predictions, particularly in environmental topics, while his social media presence complements his active advocacy for effective climate policies.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

David Wallace-Wells’ talks are impactful and deeply reflective. With a powerful narrative and direct approach, Wallace-Wells analyzes the devastating effects of climate change and the challenges humanity faces. His presentations go beyond scientific data, exploring the social, economic, and ethical impact of the climate crisis. Wallace-Wells combines his storytelling skills with rigorous analysis, appealing to collective responsibility and the urgency for coordinated global change. His accessible yet incisive style enables audiences to grasp the scale of the problem and the need for immediate mobilization.

Selection of Conferences

Surviving a Hostile Planet: Humanity’s Future on Earth

In this talk, David Wallace-Wells explores how climate change will impact every aspect of human life, from the economy to social justice. With compelling examples and engaging storytelling, he presents potential realities of a planet transformed by global warming and calls for action.

The Climate Crisis and Its Impact on the Economy and Global Power

Wallace-Wells examines how climate change will reshape the global power map, affecting both developed and emerging countries. From forced migrations to coastal displacement, he outlines the possible geopolitical consequences of a crisis affecting everyone.

Can We Design the Future? Lessons for a Planet in Crisis

David Wallace-Wells presents the urgency of stabilizing the climate to secure humanity’s future. Through an analysis of current challenges and innovation opportunities, he details how technological advancements can offer solutions, provided they are implemented swiftly and with global cooperation.

Why Climate Change Is a Mythological-Scale Story

This talk explores how the climate crisis has become a challenge of almost mythical dimensions. Wallace-Wells discusses the narrative of climate change as a moral and existential challenge, inviting the audience to grasp the importance of acting against this shared threat.

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