Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
During the February 16 webinar, the panelists discussed the impacts of plastics on climate and human health and how industry uses science denial and misinformation to prevent urgent and transformative solutions from being adopted. The webinar featured Yvette Arellano, Founder & Executive Director of Fenceline Watch; Shilpi Chhotray, Co-Founder & Executive Director of People Over Plastic; and Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science & Director, Earth System Science Center, Pennsylvania State University, whose work and persona provided inspiration for Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in the satirical film Don’t Look Up.
0:00 Welcome
0:51 Polls
2:41 Panelists Introduction
3:17 Yvette Arellano Introduction
3:48 Yvette Arellano Remarks
4:34 Shilpi Chhotray Introduction
5:11 Shilpi Chhotray Remarks
6:32 Dr. Michael Mann Introduction
7:22 Dr. Michael Mann Remarks
10:25 Q&A with Panelists
During the February 16 webinar, the panelists discussed the impacts of plastics on climate and human health and how industry uses science denial and misinformation to prevent urgent and transformative solutions from being adopted. The webinar featured Yvette Arellano, Founder & Executive Director of Fenceline Watch; Shilpi Chhotray, Co-Founder & Executive Director of People Over Plastic; and Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science & Director, Earth System Science Center, Pennsylvania State University, whose work and persona provided inspiration for Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in the satirical film Don’t Look Up.
0:00 Welcome
0:51 Polls
2:41 Panelists Introduction
3:17 Yvette Arellano Introduction
3:48 Yvette Arellano Remarks
4:34 Shilpi Chhotray Introduction
5:11 Shilpi Chhotray Remarks
6:32 Dr. Michael Mann Introduction
7:22 Dr. Michael Mann Remarks
10:25 Q&A with Panelists
