“In memory of our 39th President Jimmy Carter, under whose leadership a U.S. shot was never fired on foreign soil during his presidency. Focus on saving the environment and energy was his number one priority. Thank you for your service to God and Country President Carter. Rest In Peace.” ~ Chip Comins, AREI CEO
President Jimmy Carter, AREDAY 2014: This interview highlights former President Jimmy Carter’s insights on renewable energy and environmental protection. Speaking at American Renewable Energy Day with Sally Ranney, Carter discusses his administration’s energy policies, the challenges of climate change, the moral responsibilities of leadership, and the need for bipartisan cooperation to address environmental crises.
“The Ecomomics of Extinction.” Captain Paul Watson speaks of how critical ocean health is to climate change. “If the oceans die, we die!”
RECENT NEWS 12/17/24: Watson has been released from prison in Greenland marking victory for the anti-whaling movement. Read more . . .
A panel discussion “CCS – Carbon Capture and Storage: Fact or Fiction” moderated by Maya Winkelstein of The 2030 Fund. With Dr. Jonathan Foley of Project Drawdown and Jane Patton from the Center for International Environmental Law.
Robert Levin, CEO of Emerging Star Digital presents at AREDAY 2023. He is an inventor, mobile & renewable energy and lithium expert, serial entrepreneur, and author. He has raised $150 million for funds and technology companies.
A panel discussion “From Renewables to Hydrogen” moderated by Gary Dirks, Arizona State University. With Bill Brandt, ASU Lightworks, Henk Rogers, Blue Planet Energy Systems, and Former Governor of Colorado, Bill Ritter, Center for the New Energy Economy.
Amy Parsons of Colorado State University (CSU) discuss how they are connecting the dots between climate, democracy and agriculture.
“HVDC – High Voltage Direct Current” panel discussion, moderated by Chip Comins, AREI, with Gary Dirks, Arizona State University, Alexander “Sandy” MacDonald, NOAA (Retired), and Former Governor Bill Ritter, Center for The New Energy Economy.
Xiye Bastida speaks about youth leadership, climate and democracy, and the Re-Earth Initiative. She also shares clips from the documentary “The Whale Lagoon.“
Peter Byck of Arizona State University and Carbon Cowboys, Pete Vegas of Sage V Foods, and Rick Clark from Farm Green discuss how large-scale adoption of regenerative agricultural practices could make a major positive impact on climate change.
John Powers of Climate Democracy Initiative, Tom Van Dyck Managing Director of the RBC SRI Wealth Management Group and Andy Behar CEO of As You Sow discuss strategies for divesting and investing in the age of Global Warming.
Our Mission
The rapid implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology at the speed and scale necessary to solve catastrophic climate change.
Conversations
2023
Chip Comins, Founder and CEO of AREI, is interviewed by Mitchell Rabin, who hosts the YouTube channel “A Better World,” that aims to restore the Earth through creative compassion.
2023
Chip Comins is interviewed by Thanos Dimadis, Executive Director of The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents USA. He speaks about the transformation toward a carbon-free future.
2022
What is the sense of our response to the emerging ecological crisis? How is the adoption of renewables? Are there exciting technologies on the horizon? Is nuclear one of them?
“Renewable Energy is the Bridge between Fossil Fuels and Hydrogen.”
— Chip Comins, CEO, American Renewable Energy Institute
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AREDAY EarthDay 2021 Virtual Series
AREDAY convenes thought leaders and experts from multiple sectors to foster climate change solutions at the speed and scale necessary to phase out fossil fuels, and usher in a rapid transition to a new, clean energy economy.
Wednesday, April 21st
Louie Psihoyos, Director
Thursday, April 22nd
Andrew Horvath, Executive Chairman, Star Scientific HERO
Friday, April 23rd – Part One
Saturday, April 24th – Part Two
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue
IMPACTFILM
A solutions oriented film festival, featuring documentary and environmental focused films, which offer an action plan for the audience to engage in and move forward.
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