May 2, 2024
About the Episode
In his administration, President John F. Kennedy understood the importance of preserving and protecting the natural resources on Earth.
This Earth Day, the JFK Library Foundation announced the Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition. The challenge is a $100,000 prize to ignite regional innovations to address climate change. Foundation Executive Director Rachel Flor discusses the award and when winner’s will be announced.
What We Talked About
- Learn more about the Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition
- Watch Prince William’s address at 2022 Earthshot Award Ceremony in Boston
- Watch the 2022 Earthshot Prize Town Hall held at the JFK Library
- Watch President Kennedy's Moonshot speech at Rice University on September 12, 1962
This episode of JFK35 is supported in part by The Earthshot Legacy Partners. The group is chaired by inaugural donors Sandy and Paul Edgerley and also recognizes leadership contributions from Giving | Grousbeck Fazzalari and Karen and Rob Hale.