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China vs. The Environment
China's economy is developing at a breakneck speed, with coal-fired power plants working round the clock to provide the energy for growth, releasing huge amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Experts predict that China, now the world's largest emitter of CO2, will produce even more in years to come.
Wen Bo, a leading Chinese environmentalist, sheds light on his approach to raising environmental awareness in his home country.
Charles Annenberg Weingarten is a filmmaker, philanthropist, and storyteller. He is also a trustee of the Annenberg Foundation, through which he founded an
...Charles Annenberg Weingarten is a filmmaker, philanthropist, and storyteller. He is also a trustee of the Annenberg Foundation, through which he founded an organization called Explore. Explore identifies selfless individuals who are making a positive social impact through non-profit organizations and initiatives -- and then shares their stories through short documentary films and photography. In all, Explore has supported more than 100 non-profit organizations through grants from Annenberg Foundation.
Charles has always pursued broad interests in philanthropy, the arts, global spirituality, and communication. In 2003, recognizing the importance of social networking on the web, Charles established the Online Communities Program of the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California (USC). He has long been an avid supporter of and advocate for independent media. Before starting Explore, he wrote and directed several films that were featured in various film festivals. Charles holds a Master's degree from USC's School of Cinema-Television and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.
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