Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing barriers as a woman in science, Rubin's work revealed that astronomical objects exaggerate gravity's grip, earning her the National Medal of Science and posthumous honors like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Join us for this "Good Lit" series event on August 26, 2021, featuring Ashley Jean Yeager, author of *Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond: The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin*, in conversation with George Hammond. Learn more and subscribe:

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Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include

Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include Sir Richard Branson, Jackson Browne, Dr. Rita Colwell, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, Graeme Kelleher, Sven Lindblad, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Nainoa Thompson, Ted Turner, Captain Don Walsh, and Neil Young.

Hear from leading experts on the future of sustainable mobility. Speakers include Britta Gross (RMI), Michael Backstrom (Southern California Edison), Chris King (Siemens), and Rick Spina (General

Hear from leading experts on the future of sustainable mobility. Speakers include Britta Gross (RMI), Michael Backstrom (Southern California Edison), Chris King (Siemens), and Rick Spina (General Motors).

They will discuss the massive potential to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector by shifting towards an electrified, more efficient system.

Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed presented his municipality's sustainability journey to the King of Sweden at the Sustainability Leadership Challenge in Stockholm. This event, organized by The Natural

Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed presented his municipality's sustainability journey to the King of Sweden at the Sustainability Leadership Challenge in Stockholm. This event, organized by The Natural Step, gathered global leaders from business, government, NGOs, and academia.

Attendees shared sustainability best practices from around the world. For more insights, additional videos are available on The Natural Step's YouTube channel.

To address the extinction crisis, join us for a special screening and discussion of *The Condor & The Eagle*. This award-winning documentary highlights Indigenous leaders uniting across the

To address the extinction crisis, join us for a special screening and discussion of *The Condor & The Eagle*. This award-winning documentary highlights Indigenous leaders uniting across the Americas for climate justice, protecting land and water from the fossil fuel industry. It showcases their efforts in Canada's boreal forests, Texas and Oklahoma's frontline communities, and the Amazon.

The discussion will feature Jean Su, the Center’s Energy Justice Director, and Bryan Parras, cofounder of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services and an organizer with the Sierra Club.