Yellowstone, the planet's last intact temperate ecosystem, faces rapid changes due to global warming. Paleoecologist Dr. Cathy Whitlock researches its past climate to understand future

Yellowstone, the planet's last intact temperate ecosystem, faces rapid changes due to global warming. Paleoecologist Dr. Cathy Whitlock researches its past climate to understand future consequences.

Dr. Whitlock, a Regents Professor Emerita at Montana State University and a National Academy of Sciences member, began her Yellowstone studies in the 1980s, analyzing sediment cores. Her work also includes leading the Montana Climate Assessment, which shaped state climate discussions.

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

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools,

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools, incentives, and streamlined processes to attract private investment and restore these vital structures.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art & History) will moderate.

Published on June 24, 2014, by the City Club of Portland.

In a CISL Conversation, Shruti Kapila and Lindsay Hooper discuss history and politics in climate negotiations, India's environmentalism, optimism versus caution, and individual versus collective

In a CISL Conversation, Shruti Kapila and Lindsay Hooper discuss history and politics in climate negotiations, India's environmentalism, optimism versus caution, and individual versus collective action. They also cover moving beyond Western-centric narratives, leadership capabilities, the role of business, and anticipating COP28.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) partners with business and governments to develop solutions for a sustainable economy, focusing on net zero, nature protection, and inclusive societies. Find more resources: https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/resources/

Opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not represent an official CISL or University of Cambridge position.

Climate change, primarily caused by affluent populations, disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups globally. Up to one billion people may be displaced by 2050, yet wealthy nations often show

Climate change, primarily caused by affluent populations, disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups globally. Up to one billion people may be displaced by 2050, yet wealthy nations often show hostility towards refugees. Professor Carmen G. Gonzalez explores the link between climate change, racial subordination, and legal responses to this displacement.

This program is from the DeWitt Higgs Memorial Lecture series.

UCTV, the University of California's broadcast and online media platform, provides quality, in-depth programming across science, health, public affairs, humanities, and more. It extends UC's teaching, research, and public service worldwide. Learn more at uctv.tv.

Ecological restoration is challenging, with many advanced technologies being costly and complex. However, effective, low-tech "old school" methods have been successfully employed by land managers

Ecological restoration is challenging, with many advanced technologies being costly and complex. However, effective, low-tech "old school" methods have been successfully employed by land managers for decades.

Dr. Elise Gornish, a UA restoration ecologist, will share these accessible techniques, from seed balls to rock lunas, for restoring disturbed ecosystems. Her work focuses on arid land restoration and integrating approaches into weed management. She also directs UA GALS, a program offering STEM leadership to underserved female high school students.

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Richard D. Wolff's YouTube channel features programs that begin with 30-minute updates on recent economic events. This is

Richard D. Wolff's YouTube channel features programs that begin with 30-minute updates on recent economic events. This is followed by Wolff's analysis of major economic issues.

Topics covered have included Americans' falling household wealth, the global debt bubble, large US companies evading taxes via offshore havens, and corporate scandals such as GM's vehicle recalls.

Explore more on Professor Wolff's website. His book, Democracy At Work, is available for purchase.

While climate change is a global challenge, modest actions can drive significant impact. An Oxford team is applying concepts like snowball effects and tipping points to human systems, seeking

While climate change is a global challenge, modest actions can drive significant impact. An Oxford team is applying concepts like snowball effects and tipping points to human systems, seeking "sensitive intervention points" to accelerate the transition to a post-carbon world.

Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director of Environmental Economics at Oxford's Smith School, leads this research. A Rhodes Scholar with diverse academic and professional experience, he has published widely and advises governments and international institutions on energy and environmental policy. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Suresh Babu M. earned his Ph.D. from JNU (2002), M.Phil. from JNU (1994), and M.S. from Pondicherry University (1992). His research areas include Applied Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics, and

Suresh Babu M. earned his Ph.D. from JNU (2002), M.Phil. from JNU (1994), and M.S. from Pondicherry University (1992). His research areas include Applied Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics, and Trade and Development.

Since 2006, he has been an Assistant Professor at IIT Madras. His career includes a Research Associate position at the Centre for Development Studies (2001-2004), teaching at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (2002) and Gokhale Institute (2001), and consulting for the ADB (2000) and World Bank (1996).

This talk, addressing India's sustainable development goals, was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Preserving biodiversity and avoiding climate tipping points necessitate critical changes in land management and food systems, requiring us to work with nature. The Amazon, vital to Earth's system,

Preserving biodiversity and avoiding climate tipping points necessitate critical changes in land management and food systems, requiring us to work with nature. The Amazon, vital to Earth's system, is losing its carbon sequestration capacity due to logging and cattle ranching. Peatlands also face threats; their delicate hydrological balance is disrupted by drainage (emitting CO2) or excessive wetness (emitting methane), further imperiled by permafrost melt.

This discussion was recorded on November 16, 2024, at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosted by journalist Nick Breeze, with experts from the World Resources Institute, University of Leicester, and University of Cambridge. For more information on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Neil Theise, a professor, Zen Buddhist, and author of Notes on Complexity, delivered a thought-provoking keynote at SustainableBrands. His work bridges

Neil Theise, a professor, Zen Buddhist, and author of Notes on Complexity, delivered a thought-provoking keynote at SustainableBrands. His work bridges empirical science, philosophy, and metaphysics to view the universe as a vast, self-organizing system.

We invited him to our "Living Between Worlds" conversation to explore these ideas' implications for sustainability and regeneration. View the discussion and share what shifted for you.

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