Daniel Thorpe, Research Fellow in Energy and Environment at Harvard University, has dedicated his career to understanding and teaching about climate change mitigation and energy systems. His research focuses on critical environmental challenges, including the land use impacts of renewable energy and the long-term effects of energy efficiency on climate change. As a key contributor to Harvard's "Energy Within Environmental Constraints" course, he has invested over 3,000 hours developing comprehensive educational materials that help students understand complex energy and environmental issues. His teaching approach emphasizes practical understanding of energy technologies, environmental impacts, and economic considerations while exploring how people learn about and discuss polarizing topics. Through his work, Thorpe combines technical expertise with a deep interest in fostering productive dialogue around challenging environmental issues, particularly focusing on efficient and appropriate climate change mitigation strategies.

David W. Keith, a distinguished scientist bridging physics, climate science, and public policy, has established himself as a leading voice in climate engineering and environmental technology. After earning his Ph.D. in Experimental Physics from MIT in 1991, where he created the first working atom interferometer, he has built an extraordinary career spanning groundbreaking scientific achievements and practical climate solutions. His early work included developing a high-accuracy Fourier-transform spectrometer for NASA's atmospheric measurements. As founder and board member of Carbon Engineering, he pioneers direct air capture technology to combat climate change. His academic career has included positions at Harvard University as Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics and Professor of Public Policy, where he founded and directed the Solar Geoengineering Research Program. Recently moving to the University of Chicago in 2023, he leads a major program studying geoengineering with up to ten faculty members. Keith's contributions have earned him recognition as one of TIME magazine's Heroes of the Environment, while his research continues to shape global discussions on climate intervention strategies and environmental policy.