California is experiencing its worst drought on record. Learn about the crisis's severity and its impact on you.

Produced by Carrie Halperin and Sean Patrick Farrell, this story was

California is experiencing its worst drought on record. Learn about the crisis's severity and its impact on you.

Produced by Carrie Halperin and Sean Patrick Farrell, this story was originally published on July 7, 2014. Read the full article at the New York Times.

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities, exacerbating existing racial economic disparities. Black businesses faced closures, and workers endured layoffs or unsafe

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities, exacerbating existing racial economic disparities. Black businesses faced closures, and workers endured layoffs or unsafe conditions. This reality highlights an urgent need to close the racial gap and achieve an equal, just recovery.

INFORUM convened a panel of experts, building on McKinsey & Company research, to outline paths for this recovery. This vital community program was made free to the public thanks to McKinsey & Co.

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The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" by Max Wilbert features climate scientists discussing the

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" by Max Wilbert features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic in their own words.

Rising Arctic temperatures are causing sea ice to melt and permafrost to thaw, destabilizing a system vital to global climate, often called "Earth's Air Conditioner." This directly contributes to global warming, impacting weather patterns, natural systems, and human life worldwide, with the Arctic at the center of these profound changes.

Published on August 1, 2014, the film includes insights from leading experts such as Jennifer Francis (Rutgers University), Ron Prinn (MIT), Natalia Shakhova (University of Alaska-Fairbanks), Kevin Schaefer (National Snow and Ice Data Center), and others from prominent research institutions.

Yale's Climate Change Communication research challenges common assumptions about American climate beliefs, revealing broad support for climate policies across the country. Their findings offer

Yale's Climate Change Communication research challenges common assumptions about American climate beliefs, revealing broad support for climate policies across the country. Their findings offer insights for anyone interested in public opinion on climate change.

Join Dr. Jennifer Marlon in a webinar to explore customizable Climate Opinion Factsheets. These tools help users understand public support for climate policies in specific states, congressional districts, and counties.

Access related resources, including Political Comparison Maps, Custom Factsheets, Opinion Maps, and Presentation Slides. For more reports or to join their mailing list, visit climatecommunication.yale.edu or contact them at climatechange@yale.edu.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reshaped the Bay Area's tech and innovation economy. While some companies adopt permanent remote work, others have folded, and many tech employees have

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reshaped the Bay Area's tech and innovation economy. While some companies adopt permanent remote work, others have folded, and many tech employees have relocated. These shifts raise critical questions about the region's future economy.

Join us for the first in a series of conversations exploring San Francisco's post-pandemic economy. This event features Jennifer Stojkovic (sf.citi) and Ahmad Thomas (Silicon Valley Leadership Group), moderated by Sean Randolph (Bay Area Economic Institute). Tune in Thursday, March 18, at 9:30 AM PDT.

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Christof Koch is a prominent neuroscientist focused on the neural bases of consciousness. Born in 1956, he earned his Ph.D. in biophysics after studying physics and philosophy. His distinguished

Christof Koch is a prominent neuroscientist focused on the neural bases of consciousness. Born in 1956, he earned his Ph.D. in biophysics after studying physics and philosophy. His distinguished career includes extensive research on the brain, particularly the visual cortex, and developing theories of consciousness. He notably collaborated with Francis Crick, co-discoverer of DNA's structure.

Koch served as a professor at Caltech for decades before becoming Chief Scientist and President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, where he led pioneering brain mapping efforts. An influential figure, he has authored several books and speaks widely, advocating for a scientifically grounded approach to understanding the mind.

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Moon Mother Hemp Company and Earth Guardians are hosting a virtual series to highlight hemp as a dynamic solution to the climate crisis. Panels, chosen by the Earth Guardians' Youth Council,

Moon Mother Hemp Company and Earth Guardians are hosting a virtual series to highlight hemp as a dynamic solution to the climate crisis. Panels, chosen by the Earth Guardians' Youth Council, feature industry specialists.

The July webinar, "Building Tomorrow: Hemp as a Construction Resource," explores hemp's role as an eco-ally for future cities. From Hemp-crete to other building materials, hemp sequesters carbon and creates healthier structures for residential, commercial, and urban planning. This readily available, regenerative resource offers a vision for sustainable construction today.

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A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to deliver life-saving information before, during, and after disasters.

This special podcast features H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU Secretary-General), Mario Maniewicz (ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Director), and Timothy Ellam (International Amateur Radio Union President). Produced by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez and written by Jennifer Macleod, this ITU Digital Production offers further information at www.itu.int.