Distinguished Speakers

Speakers

Distinguished Speakers

Distinguished Speakers

Speakers

Authors, scientists, professors, and experts share their insights every month!

Every month FaCT sponsors an hour long presentation featuring a distinguished speaker with special expertise in the environment and/or climate change. Each presentation is hosted over Zoom and is generally held on a weekend.

Past speakers have discussed issues relating to changes in the Arctic region and how they affect us living in lower latitudes, the on-going battle to preserve species from extinction, and the fossil fuel industry and energy violence.

Find the Zoom registration link in each event description to the right. Or, watch a previous presentation by clicking on the Zoom link in the description.

Every month FaCT sponsors an hour long presentation featuring a distinguished speaker with special expertise in the environment and/or climate change. Each presentation is hosted over Zoom and is generally held on a weekend.

Past speakers have discussed issues relating to changes in the Arctic region and how they affect us living in lower latitudes, the on-going battle to preserve species from extinction, and the fossil fuel industry and energy violence.

Find the Zoom registration link in each event description to the right. Or, watch a previous presentation by clicking on the Zoom link in the description.

Subject matter experts share their insights on topics impacting the Ohio Valley region and beyond!

5. February 7, 2026 at 3 PM ET: Jordan Thomas - Climate Change, Wildfires, & Health Impacts

Jordan's presentation draws on frontline experience from California’s wildfires to examine the structural factors shaping the health impacts of climate change.

5. Nov. 15: FaCT Constituent Rev. Dr. Sharon Kiesel appeared on Nov 15 to present on her new book.

FaCT Constituent Rev. Dr. Sharon Kiesel to appeared on Nov 15 to present on her new book, We react to everything!  A guide to avoid toxic triggers, manage chronic inflammation, and embrace healthy living.

Via Zoom-Nov. 15, 2025 @ 3PM ET:

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6. Ståle Holgersen, Distinguished Speaker for October 25 @ 2 PM ET

If crisis defines our era, we need a coherent policy in response. Ståle Holgersen delves into today's economic and ecological crises to demonstrate that they are not exceptions to an otherwise functioning system but integral to its operation.

Via Zoom-October 25 @ 2 PM ET:

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7. September 10: SUPPLY SHOCK - Economic Growth at the Crossroads and the Steady State Solution

Brian Czech - Distinguished Speaker - September 10

Supply Shock by Brian Czech leaves no doubt that the biggest idea of the 20th century—economic growth—has become the biggest problem of the 21st century. Required reading for anyone concerned about the world our children and grandchildren will inherit.

Via Zoom, Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.

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7. AUGUST 16, 3 PM ET: Jonathan Meiburg's first book: A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life of the World’s Smartest Bird of Prey.

In 2021 In 2021 Knopf published Jonathan Meiburg's first book, A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life of the World’s Smartest Bird of Prey. Meiburg takes us on a journey through landscapes and wildlife of South America with the crow-like falcons called caracaras, their human companions, and the 19th-century naturalist William Henry Hudson.

via Zoom Saturday, August 16 at 3:00 PM ET

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