August 2020

Will COVID-19 change our food system for good? Increased coronavirus outbreaks in food markets, food plants, and farmworker communities have impacted food access and put a

August 2020

Will COVID-19 change our food system for good? Increased coronavirus outbreaks in food markets, food plants, and farmworker communities have impacted food access and put a spotlight on food insecurity. Farmers are hurting as supply chains for fresh, perishable foods shrivel. Meanwhile, food banks have seen a surge in demand that has required distribution support from the National Guard.

What does COVID-19 mean for agriculture, our food supply systems — and our diets? Join us for a conversation with Lisa Held, senior reporter at Civil Eats and Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, on feeding a nation under quarantine.

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Ask a Chemist: How does handwashing kill coronavirus?
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A common recommendation from experts to help

Ask a Chemist: How does handwashing kill coronavirus?
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A common recommendation from experts to help protect against coronavirus is to wash your hands often, but why? It turns out that each time you do it is an effective two-pronged attack.

As Kate the Chemist explains, the virus has a weak outer membrane. By using the proper handwashing technique, you're actually breaking through that membrane and ripping the virus apart.

Soap is an important part of the equation because of its two sides: the hydrophobic side (which grabs onto the virus), and the hydrophilic side (which grabs onto the water). Washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds allows the virus to be rinsed away.
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DR. KATE BIBERDORF:

Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a scientist, a science entertainer, and a professor at the University of Texas. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist, while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science. Check her latest book Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments at https://amzn.to/3bQX6Yh
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Much like efforts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, combatting climate change requires cooperation on a global scale. And yet the history of international climate negotiations

Much like efforts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, combatting climate change requires cooperation on a global scale. And yet the history of international climate negotiations shows just how difficult that cooperation can be.

At the same time, new technologies to alter the climate are emerging, posing their own challenges to multilateralism. What, if anything, can we learn from the global response to the pandemic that might aid us in governing new, climate-altering technologies? What functions and mechanisms are needed? How important is leadership in not only responding to, but anticipating and preparing for these global challenges? What role do ethics play in governance decisions?

These are challenges the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) knows well. Their work is focused on catalyzing the creation of effective and inclusive governance for emerging technologies that would seek to deliberately alter the one atmosphere we all share. For the past three years, they've met with senior decision-makers around the world in national governments, the UN system and civil society, urging them to explore questions such as risk management and transparent global monitoring and reporting before events overtake.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every facet of human life. Negative emotions like fear, stress, anxiety and depression are inevitable and can overwhelm even the most optimistic of

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every facet of human life. Negative emotions like fear, stress, anxiety and depression are inevitable and can overwhelm even the most optimistic of people. What can we do to nurture our happiness during these unprecedented times?

Dr. Keltner, the professor behind the popular UC Berkeley course "The Science of Happiness" and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, joins INFORUM to answer that question. He shares stories, tips and resources to help listeners cope with issues like talking to your children about COVID-19, finding connection while social distancing, managing financial stress and much more. Learn not only how to survive during this time of unrest, but how, together, we can thrive in it.

This program is generously supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Canet Foundation, as well as a collaborative of local funders and donors. We are grateful for their support and hope others will follow their example to support the Club during these uncertain times.

Speakers:
Dacher Keltner, Ph.D, Founding Director, Greater Good Science Center; Professor of Psychology, University of California Berkeley; Host, "The Science of Happiness" Podcast

Marina Tolou-Shams, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, UCSF; licensed clinical psychologist; Division Director of Infant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Zuckerberg SF General Hospital – Moderator

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COVID-19 is challenging the US healthcare system in unprecedented ways. Hospitals are staggering under the burden of treating infected patients, doctors struggle to protect themselves while

COVID-19 is challenging the US healthcare system in unprecedented ways. Hospitals are staggering under the burden of treating infected patients, doctors struggle to protect themselves while working overtime, and insurers weigh eliminating co-pays for testing and treatment as their expenses skyrocket. Hear top executives from among the country’s largest hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers describe the situations they’re facing and how they’re coping with our nation’s worst pandemic in a century.

In association with the Zetema Project.

This program is generously supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Canet Foundation, as well as a collaborative of local funders and donors. We are grateful for their support and hope others will follow their example to support the Club during these uncertain times.

Speakers:
Wright Lassiter III, President and CEO, Henry Ford Health System

Steve Strongwater, MD, President and CEO, Atrius Health

William Fleming, PharmD, President, Humana Healthcare Services

Moderator: Mark Zitter, Founder and Chair, The Zetema Project

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Together, we are all facing uncertain and unprecedented times. RMI is quickly adapting and remains committed to our mission to create a clean, prosperous and?secure low-carbon energy future. In

Together, we are all facing uncertain and unprecedented times. RMI is quickly adapting and remains committed to our mission to create a clean, prosperous and?secure low-carbon energy future. In this virtual briefing, RMI CEO Jules Kortenhorst, Managing Director Ting Li, and special guests Carla Frisch and Uday Varadarajan share how RMI’s work to aggressively combat the effects of climate change continues in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Earth Sayers Cinema presents "The Creative High," a powerful documentary exploring the intersection of art, addiction, and recovery. The film intimately follows nine artists—dancers, painters,

Earth Sayers Cinema presents "The Creative High," a powerful documentary exploring the intersection of art, addiction, and recovery. The film intimately follows nine artists—dancers, painters, musicians, and performers—as they navigate their personal journeys, revealing creativity as a pathway to healing and wholeness.

Joining us for this discussion is co-director Dianne Griffin. An accomplished cinematographer and someone in recovery herself, Dianne brings a unique dual perspective to the project. Her work, informed by Buddhism, explores themes of transformation, spirituality, and human resilience, viewing the creative process as a spiritual journey.

Iowans are often misled by marketing suggesting their energy is clean. In reality, MidAmerican Energy operates five of the country's dirtiest coal plants across the

Iowans are often misled by marketing suggesting their energy is clean. In reality, MidAmerican Energy operates five of the country's dirtiest coal plants across the state.

This short film uncovers the true cost of coal. It features first-hand accounts from families living near these plants, doctors observing health impacts, and advocates fighting for a better future.

Creative High is a powerful documentary following nine artists—dancers, painters, musicians, and performers—as they navigate addiction and recovery. It explores how creativity can be a pathway

Creative High is a powerful documentary following nine artists—dancers, painters, musicians, and performers—as they navigate addiction and recovery. It explores how creativity can be a pathway to healing and wholeness.

Co-directed by Dianne Griffin and Adriana Marone, the film benefits from Griffin's unique dual perspective as an accomplished cinematographer and someone in recovery. Her work, informed by Buddhism, explores transformation, spirituality, and human resilience, viewing the creative process as a spiritual journey.