In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence

In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence with our critter counterparts.

Roach will share wild stories, like rat-bait taste testing, at an INFORUM event on September 21, 2021. She will guide a conversation on safe human-animal integration, moderated by Wired's science editor, Kara Platoni. The event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

Find more details at [Upcoming Events](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events) or [Watch & Listen](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen). [Subscribe for videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub).

Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to

Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to consider climate change from the perspective of those directly affected in their daily lives.

Dr. Almandrez is the Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Rhode Island, where she champions diversity, equity, and fosters a vibrant community. Previously at Brown University, she advocated for student success and oversaw key student services, including Residential Life and Student Support. She also chaired Brown’s Threat Assessment Team.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond.

The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the assembly served as a crucial platform for climate action.

The panel featured distinguished leaders such as Mary Robinson, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Christiana Figueres. The broader assembly convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

This episode from @The-Well, a publication by the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang. She argues that community can profoundly transform educational

This episode from @The-Well, a publication by the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang. She argues that community can profoundly transform educational systems. Immordino-Yang, a USC professor, highlights diversity's impact on brain growth and life experience. She emphasizes schools, like intricately woven fabric, need active coordination to become stronger. This collaborative approach, fostering adaptability and deeper understanding, advocates for a new educational paradigm.

Subscribe to The Well on YouTube. Watch Mary Helen’s next interview: Transcendent Thinking. Read the full transcript. Join The Well's newsletter or connect on Facebook and Instagram.

Mary C. Gentile, Director of Giving Voice to Values at Babson College, discusses her expertise in creating curriculum for values-driven leadership development. Learn more about her