Actor and environmental advocate Mark Ruffalo, a supporter of Beyond Plastics, is urging New York State legislative leaders to prioritize the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act

Actor and environmental advocate Mark Ruffalo, a supporter of Beyond Plastics, is urging New York State legislative leaders to prioritize the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (S4246-a/A5322-a) this session. He calls on Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to schedule a vote immediately.

This crucial legislation aims to combat climate change, protect public health, advance environmental justice, and significantly reduce plastic pollution. Join Ruffalo in advocating for its passage by urging leaders to schedule a vote now: Schedule a Vote.

Sustainability means enduring, which demands rapid innovation. This is not just ethical, but a matter of survival. Yet, innovation is demanding, consuming significant time and

Sustainability means enduring, which demands rapid innovation. This is not just ethical, but a matter of survival. Yet, innovation is demanding, consuming significant time and resources.

Andrea Geremicca explains how to overcome the challenges of future-oriented thinking. He directs the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Rome Business School and the European Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (EIIS), and is a LUISS professor. He studied innovation at Harvard and emerging technologies at Singularity University, also advising international startups.

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

Princella Talley and Susan Adams will share successful climate outreach strategies from their work in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. They will specifically discuss attracting a more diverse

Princella Talley and Susan Adams will share successful climate outreach strategies from their work in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. They will specifically discuss attracting a more diverse membership, focusing on equity and the inclusion of youth and people of color.

For their slide deck and other #CCL2020 presentations, visit CCL Presentations. To join CCL, visit Join CCL.

Diversity is critical for effective climate solutions. Join Karina Ramirez and Princella Talley as they explore how a lack of diversity impacts society and individuals, and learn how to foster a

Diversity is critical for effective climate solutions. Join Karina Ramirez and Princella Talley as they explore how a lack of diversity impacts society and individuals, and learn how to foster a more welcoming and diverse Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL).

Access presentation slides and additional #CCL2020 content here. Join CCL here.

Andrea Stang founded The Hive after grappling with societal expectations for working mothers and stay-at-home parents, a struggle she believes contributed to many women leaving Wichita. Her

Andrea Stang founded The Hive after grappling with societal expectations for working mothers and stay-at-home parents, a struggle she believes contributed to many women leaving Wichita. Her personal experience with isolation and disillusionment in her career, coupled with recognizing similar feelings in other accomplished women, sparked her entrepreneurial journey.

The Hive is a women-focused coworking and community space designed for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking connection. Its mission is to foster authentic friendships and provide actionable support, helping women transform nascent ideas into successful ventures. Stang shares the importance of such a supportive environment in her TEDx talk.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In an interview, Dr. Andrea Kanneh, Manager of Performance and Engagement at the Digital Performance and Engagement Unit, Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI),

In an interview, Dr. Andrea Kanneh, Manager of Performance and Engagement at the Digital Performance and Engagement Unit, Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI), Trinidad and Tobago, discussed her recent joining of the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative.

She shared her expectations for the DTC Initiative and outlined how her center will advance digital skills across the country.

Learn more about the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative: https://academy.itu.int/digital-transformation-centres-initiative

Can plastic be made from biowaste instead of mineral oil? Andrea Kruse, a professor specializing in bio-based resource conversion, explores this reality in her TEDx Talk. She demonstrates how

Can plastic be made from biowaste instead of mineral oil? Andrea Kruse, a professor specializing in bio-based resource conversion, explores this reality in her TEDx Talk. She demonstrates how plastic can be produced from sources like chicory roots or grass.

Andrea shares her vision for on-farm biorefineries, promoting sustainable nutrient recycling. Her extensive background includes a Ph.D. in chemistry and research on converting biomass into essential chemicals and energy carriers. Learn more about TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism,

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism, "food apartheid," and the vital role of the Black farming movement in fostering environmental sustainability and worker cooperatives to ensure healthy, local food access for all.

Executive Director Doria Robinson (Urban Tilth) and Andrea Talley (Mandela Grocery Cooperative) shared insights on farming and food access for BIPOC communities. Noted author Natalie Baszile (*Queen Sugar*, *We Are Each Other's Harvest*) moderated. This program was supported by San Francisco Foundation's Bay Area Leads donors. Become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership