Climate change is already profoundly impacting humans, biodiversity, and natural communities. Extreme weather, habitat loss, and ocean changes are devastating wildlife globally, from polar bears

Climate change is already profoundly impacting humans, biodiversity, and natural communities. Extreme weather, habitat loss, and ocean changes are devastating wildlife globally, from polar bears to desert tortoises, and causing billions in human and economic damages. The U.S. alone suffered 22 billion-dollar weather disasters in 2020.

Urgent action is needed to expand renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Defenders is actively addressing these threats by developing adaptive conservation plans, advocating for increased funding, and ensuring renewable energy projects are responsibly sited to protect wildlife.

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Nicholas Wolken sees turning as snowboarding's core expression, a simple act that feels supernatural when mind, body, and board align. His lifelong dedication to this deep carving sensation, from

Nicholas Wolken sees turning as snowboarding's core expression, a simple act that feels supernatural when mind, body, and board align. His lifelong dedication to this deep carving sensation, from pro riding to shaping boards, is featured in a Patagonia Films production.

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Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection

Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection exploring cross-species connections and animals' central role in human life. Orlean shared her lifelong fascination with human-animal interaction.

She was joined by journalist Julia Flynn Siler. The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts diverse speakers at over 400 annual events.

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Explore how a circular economy can future-proof European cities and create investment opportunities. In the third "Circling Back" episode of the Circular Economy Show, Lou Waldegrave speaks with

Explore how a circular economy can future-proof European cities and create investment opportunities. In the third "Circling Back" episode of the Circular Economy Show, Lou Waldegrave speaks with Julia Okatz (Systemiq) and Joss Bleriot (Ellen MacArthur Foundation). They discuss how circular strategies integrate nature into urban environments, building resilience against extreme weather while generating significant economic, environmental, and social benefits. This approach offers a powerful, nature-positive way forward for cities facing climate stress.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy—a design-driven model eliminating waste and regenerating nature. Discover more about circular cities and the Foundation's work on their website. Subscribe to their YouTube channel and follow them on Instagram and LinkedIn to support their mission.

Since 1987, Karin and Lennart recorded weather every third hour from Falsterbo, Sweden. Despite a "lousy salary" and automation, they never missed an observation in 36 years. Their daughter,

Since 1987, Karin and Lennart recorded weather every third hour from Falsterbo, Sweden. Despite a "lousy salary" and automation, they never missed an observation in 36 years. Their daughter, director Maja K. Mikkelsen, tells this heartwarming love story, revealing lasting happiness in profound connection with nature and everyday rhythms.

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The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand relationship from transactional to relational, emphasizing access over ownership and delivering a "forever promise."

While not a new concept—Charles Dickens used subscriptions—modern technology allows businesses to build these ongoing relationships with unprecedented reach. This shift, exemplified by Netflix's success over Blockbuster, prioritizes consistent value and customer certainty. Baxter, author of "The Membership Economy," details this move from one-time payments to recurring revenue and multi-directional communication.

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Decades of commercial overfishing and bottom trawling have devastated Scotland's west coast waters. Patagonia Films' "The Custodians" follows four local Scots reclaiming their natural coastlines,

Decades of commercial overfishing and bottom trawling have devastated Scotland's west coast waters. Patagonia Films' "The Custodians" follows four local Scots reclaiming their natural coastlines, restoring wildlife, creating sustainable industries, and demonstrating how to work with, not against, our ocean.

Committed to combating extinction, Patagonia leverages its business and resources for environmental action. Learn more about the film and its mission at patagonia.com/oceans.

Communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate change and air pollution. We will hear from Rev. Louis Tillman, Senior Pastor of St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church in

Communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate change and air pollution. We will hear from Rev. Louis Tillman, Senior Pastor of St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baltimore, about his work in these communities. Thais Lopez Vogel, Co-Founder of VoLo Foundation, will discuss their environmental justice projects, including her creation of Florida Climate Week. Her full bio is available here: VoLo Foundation Team.

Patricia Rubio, CCL Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, supports effective communications and transformative justice. Her background as an Environmental Educator helps unite people with nature and foster connections with indigenous flora and fauna.

Money is an agreement, not inherently valuable. Charles Eisenstein explores this concept, arguing that money often fails to address fundamental human needs. His work, including the book