Events
“A Better Next Big Thing” documentary on PBS KVCR
Watch "A Better Next Big Thing" on PBS KVCR
New documentary based on Charging Forward premieres April 10
Renowned filmmaker Jacob Kornbluth brings to life a compelling new documentary inspired by the book Charging Forward. Featuring appearances from co-authors Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor, this thought-provoking film looks at the world’s largest and cleanest lithium supply in California’s Salton Sea region.
As the global economy transitions to renewable energy, the documentary asks: Can this rural, underserved community rewrite the rules of economic opportunity and ensure the green energy revolution works for everyone?
Don’t miss the premiere of A BETTER NEXT BIG THING on PBS Riverside/KVCR on April 10th. Tune in to explore how one community’s story could shape a more equitable and sustainable future.
Power in the Desert - virtual film screening and discussion
Save the date: April 22, 2025
Short documentary screening and discussion of Power in the Desert.
University of Toronto
SPRING BOOK EVENT
Stay tuned to this page for details and information on an upcoming Charging Forward book talk at the University of Toronto in March 2025!
UC Student and Policy Center, Sacramento
Join us on February 19th for a discussion at the UC Student and Policy Center with authors Chris Benner of UC Santa Cruz and Manuel Pastor of USC, moderated by Blanca Begert, climate and energy reporter for Politico.
USC Campus - Charging Forward book event
Explore the intersection of environmental justice, renewable energy, and community equity with USC professors Manuel Pastor, Juan De Lara, and Jill Johnston at a Charging Forward book event at the USC Doheny Memorial Library.
Charging Forward book talk at USC
*** WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO L.A. WILDFIRES*** Explore the intersection of environmental justice, renewable energy, and community equity with USC professors Manuel Pastor, Juan De Lara, and Jill Johnston at a Charging Forward book event at the USC Doheny Memorial Library.
University of California, Washington DC Center
Join Manuel Pastor and Chris Benner in Washington DC for a book event, Justice and Clean Energy.
Book Passage, Corte Madera
Join Chris Benner for Charging Forward Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles, and a Just Future Book Passage - Corte Madera Store
Sun., Nov. 10th, 2024 • 4:00pm PT • free
Book launch day: A note from the authors
Today’s the day we’ve been waiting for! On this book launch day, Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor offer a personal note and thoughts on what Charging Forward means to them. Read on…
Charging Forward book event at Commonwealth Club of CA
Join Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on October 17, 2024.