On Monday, April 15, activists in cities all around the world staged demonstrations to draw attention to the urgency of climate catastrophe. For the first part of the program, Patty catches up with two local activists, Justin Novotny and Tim Walton, to discuss their involvement with the Extinction Rebellion movement here in Madison.

Then, Patty speaks with author Kim Stanley Robinson about the role of science fiction in imagining and creating a better future for the planet.

Kim Stanley Robinson is the keynote speaker at the Nelson Institute’s 2019 Earth Day Conference on Monday, April 22 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. More information available here.