The threat of climate change is accelerating at an alarming pace, and the transportation industry has had its foot on the gas. While electric vehicles are hitting the streets, a revolutionary form of air travel has yet to take off. 

On July 13, learn what’s next in aviation’s race against climate change during an engaging Q&A with PBS NewsHour’s chief science correspondent, award-winning independent journalist and accomplished pilot Miles O’Brien. 

O’Brien has spent more than 30 years covering the latest breakthroughs in aerospace technology in newsrooms across America including CNN and PBS.

Together, we’ll explore:  

• The links between the world of aviation and climate change
• What it takes to revolutionize air travel and reduce the industry’s carbon footprint
• Innovative aerospace technology and promising prototypes

Plus, we’ll preview scenes from O’Brien’s latest work as a producer and director of PBS’ most-watched science documentary series NOVA - “The Great Electric Airplane Race.”

The conversation will be moderated by Poynter’s Joie Chen, former anchor at Al Jazeera America and CNN and former Washington correspondent for CBS News.