More than 4 billion tons/year of plant-based crop and forest residues (e.g. biomass) are being burned. Some of this burning contributes to catastrophic wildfires. And yet, almost all these burned

More than 4 billion tons/year of plant-based crop and forest residues (e.g. biomass) are being burned. Some of this burning contributes to catastrophic wildfires. And yet, almost all these burned residues would otherwise have intrinsic economic values for conversion into fuels or chemicals. In this talk, I explore the apparent paradox between biomass disposal and utilization. I highlight the newest efforts in turning trash into cash, which could make biomass residue conversion more attractive economically, at the same time reducing the environmental and economic damages of biomass burning. Kevin Kung is currently the CTO of a biomass technology start-up Takachar, as well as a Cyclotron Road entrepreneurial fellow collaborating with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He earned his Ph.D. from MIT, focusing on biofuels and renewable energy, and specializes in biomass and energy conversion systems, engineering design in resource-constrained settings, and waste-sector innovation. In 2015, he co-founded Safi Organics, a biochar fertilizer company that has grown to be financially profitable today, serving more than 3,500 farmers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Our June event featured a conversation with Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative and Kevin Bryan, Nature For Justice, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Kevin has 20 years of

Our June event featured a conversation with Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative and Kevin Bryan, Nature For Justice, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Kevin has 20 years of experience building coalitions, developing organizational strategy, and fostering collaboration between organizations to support the growth of promising organizations and opportunities for people of color. He currently advises national organizations and coalitions as they shift their program frameworks to incorporate equity and justice. Nature 4 Justice: https://www.nature4justice.org/ Register For Next Month: https://cclusa.org/bigtent Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, a new, engaging, monthly conversation that spotlights leaders in the climate community outside of CCL doing important work in building coalitions around effective climate solutions. At CCL, we know solving climate change requires a variety of policies and perspectives. That's why we do this work under a big tent that includes folks from the right, the left, and every spot in between. In our Big Tent Climate Talks, we'll talk to a wide variety of climate leaders outside of CCL to learn more about how we can all work better together.

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Our June event featured a conversation with h Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative and Kevin Bryan, Nature For Justice, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Kevin has 20 years of

Our June event featured a conversation with h Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative and Kevin Bryan, Nature For Justice, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Kevin has 20 years of experience building coalitions, developing organizational strategy, and fostering collaboration between organizations to support the growth of promising organizations and opportunities for people of color. He currently advises national organizations and coalitions as they shift their program frameworks to incorporate equity and justice. Nature 4 Justice: https://www.nature4justice.org/ Register For Next Month: https://cclusa.org/bigtent Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, a new, engaging, monthly conversation that spotlights leaders in the climate community outside of CCL doing important work in building coalitions around effective climate solutions. At CCL, we know solving climate change requires a variety of policies and perspectives. That's why we do this work under a big tent that includes folks from the right, the left, and every spot in between. In our Big Tent Climate Talks, we'll talk to a wide variety of climate leaders outside of CCL to learn more about how we can all work better together.

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Goal 8 aims to deliver sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Discover how companies from across the globe, and across the B

Goal 8 aims to deliver sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Discover how companies from across the globe, and across the B Corp Movement, are working to make this a reality: - Dave Reynolds, Founder, RAW Travel - Julie McBride, Child Rights + Community Developer, Tony's Chocolonely - Mercedes Birello, Human Resources, CookMaster - Annie Gale, Head of RAW Talent & Apprenticeships, COOK Trading Ltd For more insights related to the SDG's follow our content series at: https://bcorporation.net/17-days-17-goals About the campaign 17 days for 17 goals. Across 17 days, each day representing a different Global Goal, the B Lab showcases how the mission and the work of the movement are aligned with the SDGs, and how its community is showing up and working towards the 2030 agenda.

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Co-founder of Global Exchange and a Founder and an Executive Producer of the Green Festivals, Dr. Kevin Danaher discusses the Concept for

Co-founder of Global Exchange and a Founder and an Executive Producer of the Green Festivals, Dr. Kevin Danaher discusses the Concept for intergrating social and economic sustainability objectives, including well paid green jobs and urban agriculture, into a real estate model that features green building principles and practices: a convergence to bring our communities into better balance. Video of TEDx presentation in San Francisco, California

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Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear explodes the myths now being promulgated by those promoting nuclear power. He tells of the insoluble problems of nuclear waste, how nuclear power plants routinely

Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear explodes the myths now being promulgated by those promoting nuclear power. He tells of the insoluble problems of nuclear waste, how nuclear power plants routinely emit radioactive poisons, how catastrophic accidents can happen, how nuclear power plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction for terrorists, and the enormously high costs of nuclear power. He exposes that nuclear power does not contribute to global warming.

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Featuring: Kevin Hyland OBE Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner MODERATOR: Andrew Wallis CEO Unseen

Kevin Hyland, OBE is the United Kingdom’s first Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, leading efforts to tackle slavery and human trafficking. He was formerly head of the London Metropolitan Police Service’s Human Trafficking Unit. Wikipedia

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A shocking solution by two climate scientists? Addressing the economic system, advocating a radical de-growth strategy. Interviewed by Amy Goodman at the UN Climate Summit, Warsaw, Poland.

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