Amid escalating climate emergencies and humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, this program, recorded at COP28, critically examines the global transition to clean energy. It addresses challenges and

Amid escalating climate emergencies and humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, this program, recorded at COP28, critically examines the global transition to clean energy. It addresses challenges and controversies, echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres's dire warnings and the backdrop of geopolitical conflicts.

The discussion focuses on frontline activists, the needs of island nations, and international leadership in clean energy. Hosted by Raya Salter, with music by David Fesliyan and edited by Michael Barba.

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Panel Discussion with Knowledge Keepers – Part 1/ June 23, 2020

(Canada)

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis

Panel Discussion with Knowledge Keepers – Part 1/ June 23, 2020

(Canada)

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor and Elder Dr. Karla J. Williamson participated in a panel discussion with Canadian Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, and Dan Vandal. This first installment in a two-part conversation touches on a variety of important topics to Indigenous peoples across Canada.(transcript)

Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and

Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. It hosts over 400 annual events for its 20,000 members, covering politics, culture, society, and the economy. Notable speakers have included Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton.

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