Dr. Kevin Wood, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University, explores the history and future of batteries in his talk. Drawing on his research in energy storage

Dr. Kevin Wood, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University, explores the history and future of batteries in his talk. Drawing on his research in energy storage devices, he discusses current industry challenges and proposes potential solutions.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized program following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

"Wood from the Hood" transforms discarded urban trees from local neighborhoods into high-quality flooring, millwork, furniture, and home/office accessories. Based in Minneapolis, this innovative

"Wood from the Hood" transforms discarded urban trees from local neighborhoods into high-quality flooring, millwork, furniture, and home/office accessories. Based in Minneapolis, this innovative company, founded by Indy and Rick Siewert, utilizes the Twin Cities' "Urban Forest" as its resource.

By reclaiming local trees, Wood from the Hood produces sustainable wood products. This approach promotes environmentally sensitive building and remodeling, taking a significant step towards a greener future. Discover more at woodfromthehood.com.

Mary Robinson, President of the Mary Robinson Foundation, delivered a speech on climate justice at the BSR

Mary Robinson, President of the Mary Robinson Foundation, delivered a speech on climate justice at the BSR Conference in San Francisco, November 2013.

Learn from the woman who broke glass ceilings and took on the challenge of leaving no
one behind. Mary Robinson is the former President of Ireland, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and
cofounder of Project Dandelion, a woman-led global campaign for climate justice

A member of the Elders and the Club of Madrid, she has received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Environmental protection agencies, created to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. These bodies, meant to safeguard our environment, have been "hijacked" by the very industries

Environmental protection agencies, created to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. These bodies, meant to safeguard our environment, have been "hijacked" by the very industries they were designed to oversee.

Legal scholar Mary Christina Wood tells Bill Moyers that our judicial system, along with future generations, may ultimately be our best hope. She suggests they will save us from ourselves.

Environmental protection agencies, designed to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. Legal scholar

Environmental protection agencies, designed to regulate polluting industries, have been compromised. Legal scholar Mary Christina Wood suggests that the judicial system and future generations may ultimately save us.

Wood shared this perspective with Bill Moyers, emphasizing the need for intervention beyond current regulatory bodies. (Published January 2, 2015)