Beyond environmental and physical impacts, climate change significantly affects mental health, leading to "climate anxiety" characterized by dread, hopelessness, and sleep issues. Psychotherapists

Beyond environmental and physical impacts, climate change significantly affects mental health, leading to "climate anxiety" characterized by dread, hopelessness, and sleep issues. Psychotherapists like Leslie Davenport note patients' ambient anxiety, likening these feelings to the stages of grief for environmental and lifestyle loss. Acknowledging these emotions is crucial to prevent despair.

Experts like Renee Lertzman emphasize staying present with such feelings. Bryant Welch advocates for open conversations about climate change, highlighting the power of listening to foster connection and hope. Naming anxieties helps tame them, cultivating optimism and improving mental well-being.

For more information, visit ClimateOne.

Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of

Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of America's socioeconomic collapse and authoritarian shift, advocating for expanded opportunity.

Hill discussed these insights with Ellen Nakashima (The Washington Post) on October 12, 2021. This program is part of the Good Lit series by The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest public affairs forum.

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In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence

In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence with our critter counterparts.

Roach will share wild stories, like rat-bait taste testing, at an INFORUM event on September 21, 2021. She will guide a conversation on safe human-animal integration, moderated by Wired's science editor, Kara Platoni. The event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

Find more details at [Upcoming Events](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events) or [Watch & Listen](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen). [Subscribe for videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub).

Interested in a Creation Care Team (CCT)? CCL’s Steve Coleman and Roger Ingersoll will discuss CCT challenges and successes. Paz Artaza-Regan (Catholic Climate Covenant) will then share CCT

Interested in a Creation Care Team (CCT)? CCL’s Steve Coleman and Roger Ingersoll will discuss CCT challenges and successes. Paz Artaza-Regan (Catholic Climate Covenant) will then share CCT resources, including meeting materials, facility suggestions, and policy advocacy.

Paz Artaza-Regan, Catholic Climate Covenant Program Manager, oversees CCTs and develops educational materials. Steve Coleman, a retired engineer, has six years of CCL and Catholic outreach experience, including starting a creation care group and authoring a creation care booklet: http://bit.ly/catholic-ccl.

Roger Ingersoll, a retired ExxonMobil professional and CCL leader, is active in Catholic Action Teams, with global project experience and climate advocacy.

Discover the official trailer for "Built to Last: Buyer Beware," a revealing documentary by Two Stories Media. This film exposes hidden practices in manufacturing and marketing that mislead

Discover the official trailer for "Built to Last: Buyer Beware," a revealing documentary by Two Stories Media. This film exposes hidden practices in manufacturing and marketing that mislead consumers, compromising product quality and safety, particularly concerning homes.

Through expert interviews, undercover investigations, and personal stories, the documentary champions transparency, integrity, and regulation. It challenges viewers to rethink purchasing decisions and their broader impact on society, the environment, and personal health.

Join us to explore the critical need for ethical, durable, and safe products. Subscribe to our channel for updates on the documentary's release and more content that makes a difference.

A new episode clarifies the U.S. Endangered Species Act's (ESA) Sections 7 and 10. While the ESA strictly protects species, these sections provide mechanisms to limit "take" (harm) during

A new episode clarifies the U.S. Endangered Species Act's (ESA) Sections 7 and 10. While the ESA strictly protects species, these sections provide mechanisms to limit "take" (harm) during activities.

Section 7 mandates federal agency consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA for actions affecting listed species, leading to an incidental take statement. Conversely, Section 10 allows individuals and organizations to obtain Incidental Take Permits (ITPs) for non-federal projects via a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The key difference is federal agency involvement (Section 7) versus private landowners (Section 10). However, issuing a Section 10 ITP is a federal action, so HCPs always require an accompanying Section 7 consultation.

Matt Damon and Gary White's book, "The Worth of Water," chronicles their mission to end the global water crisis. It illuminates the urgent reality that over three-quarters of a billion people lack

Matt Damon and Gary White's book, "The Worth of Water," chronicles their mission to end the global water crisis. It illuminates the urgent reality that over three-quarters of a billion people lack clean water, and 1.7 billion lack access to a toilet, perpetuating poverty and disease worldwide.

The authors, co-founders of Water.org and WaterEquity, share their conviction that this crisis is solvable. Through market-driven solutions, their organizations have empowered over 40 million people across various regions with access to vital water and sanitation. All book proceeds support Water.org.

Learn more about their impactful work at Water.org and WaterEquity. Purchase "The Worth of Water" here: Book Link.

WECAN Executive Director Osprey Orielle Lake addressed world governments at the UN ahead of COP26, declaring a refusal to sacrifice future generations for corporate greed and political power. She

WECAN Executive Director Osprey Orielle Lake addressed world governments at the UN ahead of COP26, declaring a refusal to sacrifice future generations for corporate greed and political power. She urged leaders to fight for social, racial, economic justice, and Indigenous and human rights, emphasizing that communities need climate justice now.

Lake demanded an end to "sacrifice people" and "sacrifice zones," challenging governments to confront the fossil fuel industry and deliver the promised $100 billion for a just transition. Highlighting that current commitments fall short of the 1.5°C target, she presented a "Call to Action" from the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice, outlining existing frameworks.

Read the Call to Action Statement here and the Framework Recommendations here.

At the TED

At the TED conference in Vancouver, Michael Murphy, co-founder and CEO of MASS Design Group, discussed architecture's transformative power. Drawing from his father's cancer journey, he highlighted how the built environment can impact community health and wellbeing. Murphy showcased humanitarian projects such as the Butaro Hospital in Rwanda and the GHESKIO Cholera Treatment Center in Haiti.

He posed a key question: "What more can architecture do?" This led his firm to consider how projects could create jobs, source regionally, and invest in community dignity. Murphy concluded by previewing MASS Design Group's collaboration with the Equal Justice Initiative on a national memorial to victims of lynching, asserting that "Great architecture can give us hope. Great architecture can heal."

The Pitchfork Ranch is a vital restoration project in southwestern New Mexico, addressing the global climate crisis. For 21 years, A. Thomas Cole and his wife Lucinda have transformed 11,300

The Pitchfork Ranch is a vital restoration project in southwestern New Mexico, addressing the global climate crisis. For 21 years, A. Thomas Cole and his wife Lucinda have transformed 11,300 acres, restoring a rare ciénaga wetland, desert grassland, and critical wildlife corridors.

Their work fosters carbon sequestration, enhances wildlife habitats, and supports the reintroduction of endangered species. Cole, a former lawyer, will share this inspiring story in a Speaker Series talk, weaving together themes of history and environmental action. The Pitchfork Ranch offers a powerful example for anyone seeking to contribute to a better planet.

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