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A report published by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows a world on track to push past the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark. While the IPCC is calling on political leaders to act on a national and international scale, the report authors said that work at the local level is also critical. In recent years, there’s been a shift in perspective on who is truly responsible for the sweeping changes needed to limit emissions. Meanwhile, young people are in the forefront of climate activism. Their networks span countries and continents for one goal – saving the future. Plus, San Diego researchers working to stave off the worst impacts of global warming are looking for answers in the region’s wetlands. Cattails could be part of the answer. And, California state air regulators put forth a bold proposal to move the state away from gasoline powered cars to a greener future- one led by electric vehicles. Finally, participating in clean-ups and trash pickups are always popular around this time of year as Earth Day makes people more conscious than ever about the necessity of caring for the environment. But where does the trash end up? Big questions remain about our landfills and if recycling is working.

Philippine film regulators are reviewing Barbie after a senator said it depicts a map that China uses to lay claim to nearly all of the South China Sea. Warner Bros. says it's just a "doodle."

A new show at The Globe comes from Montreal-based The 7 Fingers circus collective.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Asian American actress Constance Wu discusses her experience with representation in Hollywood, and how the pressure of representing her community has been both a privilege and an incredible burden on her emotional well-being throughout her career. Constance and Kelly also talk about celebrity culture and misogyny as Constance shares a personal story of harassment in the workplace.

A new documentary explores filmmaker David Lynch's obsession with "The Wizard of Oz."

Across the street from the jazz icon's home in Queens, a site of pilgrimage for fans from around the world, sits the new Louis Armstrong Center, which brings his 60,000-item archive back to the block.

Join us at Parkway Plaza on Saturday, October 15 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for its first-ever culinary competition and community experience, Taste for the Space! Carefully selected food trucks, restaurateurs and culinary professionals will participate in a food festival style event to showcase their signature cuisine to the public. Visitors along with a panel of local judges will vote to influence whose concept will win their own space at Parkway Plaza. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On Saturday, October 29 at 7 p.m., Estancia's evergreen grounds will transform into a one-night-only twisted tea party. Guests are invited to indulge in the mayhem and enjoy an evening of Alice in Wonderland-inspired bites, specialty cocktails, and over-the-top decor with live entertainment, flamingo croquet, giveaways, photo booths, costume contests, and more. Tickets are priced at $150/per person (21+ event). Want to escape to Wonderland for the weekend? Book the Mad Hatter's Room Package and enjoy the Best Available Rate, two event tickets, a custom Wonderland Amenity and two boozy beverages for Sunday Brunch at Greenfinch. Follow on Socials! Facebook & Instagram

Does your little one enjoy nature? Bring them to Olivewood to have a garden adventure! Talls & Smalls is a 1-hour class for children ages 2-5 years with accompanying adult. They'll explore our beautiful gardens, use their senses to smell, taste, see, and listen, and taste a garden snack. Follow on Socials! Facebook & Instagram

From the organizers: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. This award-winning musical, based on the beloved animated series demonstrates how the power of optimism really can save the world! With Original Songs by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, David Bowie and more! JT's popular Pajama Night is Friday, November 4! ASL-Interpreted performance is Saturday, November 12. Related links: San Diego Junior Theatre on Instagram