In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise:

In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire*. It details the fire, examines failures, and suggests ways to avert future tragedies amid worsening climate change.

Join Johnson (The Washington Post) in conversation with ProPublica's Elizabeth Weil on August 2, 2021. This timely discussion will revisit the Paradise tragedy, its recovery, and the increasing dangers of wildfires in our "new normal."

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The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted virtually by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted virtually by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel “What’s Ahead: Collective Action for Climate Justice: Part 1” on June 28th. Panelists included Colette Pichon-Battle (Taproot Earth), Thilmeeza Hussain (UN Regional Commissions), and Galina Angarova (SIRGE Coalition). Resources from this panel and the entire Assembly are available here.

This Assembly united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased diverse visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a transformative path to a healthy and just world. Interpretation was provided in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Learn more about the Assembly here.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond virtually from June 23-28, 2025. This forum united over 125

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond virtually from June 23-28, 2025. This forum united over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries, offering interpretation in four languages. Across 25 panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies for a healthy, just world.

One highlight was the "Regenerative and Just Energy For All" panel on June 26th, featuring experts like Karabo Mokgonyana, Wahleah Johns, Natalie Isaacs, and Bénédicte Larissa. Find Assembly resources here and learn more about the event here.

Thomas, a Regional WASH Manager for GOAL in Sierra Leone, daily observes the profound impact of water quality. He sees not just the challenges, but immense potential for healthier

Thomas, a Regional WASH Manager for GOAL in Sierra Leone, daily observes the profound impact of water quality. He sees not just the challenges, but immense potential for healthier communities.

This June, you can help. A $40 donation provides clean water for one person in Sierra Leone, or $240 for an entire family. Give before June 30, and PCPartPicker will double your one-time gift. Donate now: https://cwtr.org/3N22TOp

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Join Dr. Danny Richter, CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, for a training reviewing the 2021 Primary and Supporting Asks. This session also offers guidance for lobby teams planning their

Join Dr. Danny Richter, CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs, for a training reviewing the 2021 Primary and Supporting Asks. This session also offers guidance for lobby teams planning their online meetings.

The training covers Primary Asks, the Big Picture, and Supporting Asks. For additional resources, access the Separate Q&A Discussion, Presentation Slides, and the CCL Community Training Page.

While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank

While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank proposes that leveraging behavioral contagion can make addressing climate change less daunting than many believe.

Robert H. Frank is the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management. He previously wrote the "Economic View" column for *The New York Times*.

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Huey Johnson, President of the Resource Renewal Institute, highlights a key element for professional success.

He discusses the importance of cultivating respect and positive relationships

Huey Johnson, President of the Resource Renewal Institute, highlights a key element for professional success.

He discusses the importance of cultivating respect and positive relationships within the workplace environment.

Jerry Hinkle will present two papers: one by Noah Kaufman on carbon price rates needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and another by Dr. Drew Shindell on the health benefits of climate

Jerry Hinkle will present two papers: one by Noah Kaufman on carbon price rates needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and another by Dr. Drew Shindell on the health benefits of climate policies like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA). Rick Knight will then provide an overview of the Household Impact Study, detailing EICDA's estimated impact on American households down to each U.S. zip code.

Additionally, a team will review CCL’s analysis of the June 2020 Lobby Day notes. For more information, explore the Economics of Carbon Fee & Dividend, the Economics Policy Network, the Household Impact Study, and the 2020 June Meeting Analysis. Specific sections can be accessed via timestamps.

In June 2022, Osprey Orielle Lake delivered a presentation at Scenarios Forum Session 93.

Her talk, titled "Addressing the gender dimension in socioeconomic scenarios," explored policy and

In June 2022, Osprey Orielle Lake delivered a presentation at Scenarios Forum Session 93.

Her talk, titled "Addressing the gender dimension in socioeconomic scenarios," explored policy and climate change impacts on gender equality, and gender equality's role as a driver of change.