Retired four-star U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, drawing on combat experience and work with business leaders, highlights a critical flaw in risk mitigation: focusing only on probability,

Retired four-star U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, drawing on combat experience and work with business leaders, highlights a critical flaw in risk mitigation: focusing only on probability, not the management interface.

His new book, *Risk: A User’s Guide*, co-authored with Anna Butrico, offers a battle-tested system. It proposes a "risk immune system" through ten dimensions of control, enabling proactive anticipation and action against unforeseen challenges. Join General McChrystal to master the unknown.

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Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection

Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection exploring cross-species connections and animals' central role in human life. Orlean shared her lifelong fascination with human-animal interaction.

She was joined by journalist Julia Flynn Siler. The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts diverse speakers at over 400 annual events.

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Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic Explorer Nirupa Rao, who uses botanical illustration to document the southern Indian rainforest's native plant life, including a 140-foot tree. Despite

Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic Explorer Nirupa Rao, who uses botanical illustration to document the southern Indian rainforest's native plant life, including a 140-foot tree. Despite challenges like king cobras, Rao's work introduces new audiences to this hidden kingdom.

Learn more about Rao's incredible journey on the 'Overheard at National Geographic' podcast. This series dives into captivating conversations with explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.

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The Global Ethics Forum's opening ceremony, hosted by Christoph Stückelberger (Executive Director and Founder of Globethics.net), was held in Bangalore, India, from January 3-5. The event focused

The Global Ethics Forum's opening ceremony, hosted by Christoph Stückelberger (Executive Director and Founder of Globethics.net), was held in Bangalore, India, from January 3-5. The event focused on "Equal in an Unequal World: The Value of Values in Responsible Business."

The 2014 conference at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) featured influential high-profile leaders. Speakers represented business, government, academia, and civil society, including international chairs Walter Fust, S.D. Shibulal, and Mervyn King, alongside other prominent experts.

Dr. Justin O. Schmidt, a renowned entomologist and ally of the Center for Biological Diversity, famously endured approximately 1,000 insect stings to create his unique Pain Index. This index

Dr. Justin O. Schmidt, a renowned entomologist and ally of the Center for Biological Diversity, famously endured approximately 1,000 insect stings to create his unique Pain Index. This index comically rated and described the intensity of stings, from the "light, ephemeral" sweat bee to the "pure, intense" bullet ant. Dr. Schmidt passed away on February 18, 2023, at 75.

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Join the NHI Speaker Series for "The Brothers Boutelou and the Grass they Barely Knew" with Debbie DeWolf Allen. This talk explores the fascinating origin of the genus name for Blue Grama Grass,

Join the NHI Speaker Series for "The Brothers Boutelou and the Grass they Barely Knew" with Debbie DeWolf Allen. This talk explores the fascinating origin of the genus name for Blue Grama Grass, *Bouteloua gracilis*. While botanical names often describe plants, some honor individuals. Discover the tale behind Bouteloua, intertwining two 18th-century Spanish gardeners, an enlightened king, a New World expedition, and botanical drawings lost for nearly 200 years.

Debbie DeWolf Allen, a Master Gardener and author of "Common Grasses of the Central Arizona Highlands," will guide this journey through botany, history, and exploration. Her field guide is available at the Natural History Institute.

Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids

Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids re-traumatization. Patrick O'Reilly, Clinical Psychologist, will moderate.

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FAO scientists Marco and Enrico have developed a WEFE Nexus system, currently tested at Jordan's King Talal Dam. This system reduces water loss from evaporation, a critical issue for Jordan, which

FAO scientists Marco and Enrico have developed a WEFE Nexus system, currently tested at Jordan's King Talal Dam. This system reduces water loss from evaporation, a critical issue for Jordan, which loses 25 million cubic meters annually from its dams.

Upon successful implementation in Jordan and the Arab region, the system promises billions in cost savings and enhanced water security. It also boosts energy efficiency and production by 20%, providing affordable energy for farmers and extending solar panel lifespan. It supports healthier food cultivation, agricultural expansion, and ecological systems, embodying the principle: "Every Drop Counts."

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FAO scientists Marco and Enrico have developed a WEFE Nexus system, tested with the Jordan Valley Authority at King Talal Dam. This innovation significantly reduces water loss from evaporation,

FAO scientists Marco and Enrico have developed a WEFE Nexus system, tested with the Jordan Valley Authority at King Talal Dam. This innovation significantly reduces water loss from evaporation, addressing Jordan's annual loss of 25 million cubic meters and enhancing water security in a water-scarce region.

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Ridhima, an 11-year-old climate activist, is challenging global inaction on climate change. Driven by the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods, she sued the Indian government for its inadequate

Ridhima, an 11-year-old climate activist, is challenging global inaction on climate change. Driven by the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods, she sued the Indian government for its inadequate response, escalating her case to the Supreme Court. Her fight is for her future and that of billions of children.

Ridhima's activism has gained international recognition. She was invited to the UN General Assembly's Climate Action Summit, joined Greta Thunberg's strike, and spoke at conferences in Norway. She also met Sweden's King and Queen. Watch her powerful TEDx talk, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.