Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
The renewable energy transition is happening far more rapidly than anyone thought it would.
Ecologist Liz Kalies, a Duke professor with Nicholas School of the Environment, explains why and how the renewable energy transition is happening. She also shares her role in supporting Duke students to help hasten the transition away from fossil fuels.
Letโs Talk About Climate Change is an interdisciplinary class for first-year students that encourages exploration of climate change from perspectives in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Incoming students will see it offered as part of the How Does Climate Affect Our World Constellation series. This video series "Climate Is..." highlights perspectives from faculty who taught in the course, like Kalies.
Check out more "Climate Is..." videos exploring climate change through many lensesโculture, economics, history, energy, and more.: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYZhPUaJyXIYepOYwPnn1DQGvXGX4cZD7
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Learn more about the Duke Climate Commitment and the 2030 Strategy: https://climate.duke.edu
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The renewable energy transition is happening far more rapidly than anyone thought it would.
Ecologist Liz Kalies, a Duke professor with Nicholas School of the Environment, explains why and how the renewable energy transition is happening. She also shares her role in supporting Duke students to help hasten the transition away from fossil fuels.
Letโs Talk About Climate Change is an interdisciplinary class for first-year students that encourages exploration of climate change from perspectives in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Incoming students will see it offered as part of the How Does Climate Affect Our World Constellation series. This video series "Climate Is..." highlights perspectives from faculty who taught in the course, like Kalies.
Check out more "Climate Is..." videos exploring climate change through many lensesโculture, economics, history, energy, and more.: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYZhPUaJyXIYepOYwPnn1DQGvXGX4cZD7
๐ Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories about building a sustainable future.
Learn more about the Duke Climate Commitment and the 2030 Strategy: https://climate.duke.edu
#DukeUniversity #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateChange #DukeClimate #climate
