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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Sanaalee Troupe, an activist and organizer, addresses the often-overlooked issues of marginalization and inequality within environmentalism, particularly for people of color. Her work emphasizes

Sanaalee Troupe, an activist and organizer, addresses the often-overlooked issues of marginalization and inequality within environmentalism, particularly for people of color. Her work emphasizes creating a more sustainable and inclusive world by highlighting these injustices and advocating for change.

Passionate about empowering youth and BIPOC activists, Sanaalee founded the Cleaner Oceans Institute in 2019, promoting environmental justice through intersectional approaches. She also serves as Director of Logistics for This is Zero Hour NYC, organizing climate strikes and rallies. Her focus includes critical race theory and dismantling oppressive systems.

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While at Eckerd College, Alexandria Gordon significantly boosted voter turnout through Florida PIRG. Inspired by this success, she launched a campaign to address plastic pollution on campus. Her

While at Eckerd College, Alexandria Gordon significantly boosted voter turnout through Florida PIRG. Inspired by this success, she launched a campaign to address plastic pollution on campus. Her efforts led Eckerd to become the nation's first college to sign the "Break Free From Plastic Pledge," committing to eliminate nonessential single-use plastics.

Gordon now works with campuses nationwide to adopt similar pledges and advocates for a federal Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. Learn more at Brower Youth Awards.

Sonja Michaluk, 18, has secured significant environmental victories, including modifying a national pipeline project to protect wetlands and conserving over 50 acres in Central New Jersey. Her

Sonja Michaluk, 18, has secured significant environmental victories, including modifying a national pipeline project to protect wetlands and conserving over 50 acres in Central New Jersey. Her dedication to aquatic environments began at age six, fostering a passion for rigorous citizen science.

These achievements are driven by her 2017 Conservation Communities Initiative. This project encourages people to monitor and protect local aquatic habitats, advocating for data-driven environmental decisions. The initiative operates a microbiology and genetics lab, utilizing Michaluk's genetics-based bioassessment method to identify threatened, endangered, and nonnative species from trace samples.

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Peter Pham, an organizer with Turnout4Transit, champions environmental and transit justice. Motivated by a two-hour bus commute to community college, he advocates for improved public transit in

Peter Pham, an organizer with Turnout4Transit, champions environmental and transit justice. Motivated by a two-hour bus commute to community college, he advocates for improved public transit in the San Jose metropolitan region, aiming to reduce emissions, ease congestion, and increase access to opportunities.

Pham recently helped pass a three-county ballot measure generating $100 million for rail services. Despite pandemic-related revenue decreases, he also successfully pushed the Santa Clara transit agency to limit bus service cuts, ensuring continued access for underserved communities.

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The 22nd annual Brower Youth Awards, a two-part virtual event, celebrated six inspiring youth leaders in the environmental movement. The Awards Ceremony, held virtually on October 14, 2021,

The 22nd annual Brower Youth Awards, a two-part virtual event, celebrated six inspiring youth leaders in the environmental movement. The Awards Ceremony, held virtually on October 14, 2021, featured special videos and speeches from the awardees.

The 2021 theme, "Our Power," highlighted this generation's unique ability to mobilize environmental activism and drive a paradigm shift during a time of ecological peril.

A flagship event of the New Leaders Initiative, presented by Earth Island Institute, the Brower Youth Awards has honored outstanding youth environmental leaders since 2000. Learn more at broweryouthawards.org.

TED is hosting its inaugural climate change Summit this week as part of TED Countdown 2021.

Among the participants are sisters Melati and Isabel, students from the environmentally-focused

TED is hosting its inaugural climate change Summit this week as part of TED Countdown 2021.

Among the participants are sisters Melati and Isabel, students from the environmentally-focused Green School. Along with other motivated young people, they continue to explore how they can make a global impact.

TED is hosting its inaugural climate change Summit this week: TED Countdown 2021.

Angela Francis emphasizes that overcoming climate challenges hinges on proving to the public how a green

TED is hosting its inaugural climate change Summit this week: TED Countdown 2021.

Angela Francis emphasizes that overcoming climate challenges hinges on proving to the public how a green economy transition can immediately improve everyone's lives.

The B Corp movement prioritizes Climate Action, aligning with the SDG 2030 Agenda. We urge the private sector to combat the climate emergency, shifting from extractive practices to sustainability

The B Corp movement prioritizes Climate Action, aligning with the SDG 2030 Agenda. We urge the private sector to combat the climate emergency, shifting from extractive practices to sustainability and regeneration. Businesses have both the possibility and responsibility to lead this change.

To demonstrate stakeholder primacy, the B Corp Climate Collective hosted the Global Climate Summit in June 2021. Over three days, more than 5,000 attendees participated in 70+ sessions, exploring diverse climate topics from regenerative agriculture to science-based targets, always emphasizing climate justice.

Nearly 100 hours of summit content is now available, offering guidance for businesses seeking to take meaningful climate action. Find inspiration and act now.

This interview, titled "Corporate Net-Zero Targets," features Emma Stewart, Netflix's first sustainability officer, and Clinton Moloney, managing director of sustainability solutions at Engie

This interview, titled "Corporate Net-Zero Targets," features Emma Stewart, Netflix's first sustainability officer, and Clinton Moloney, managing director of sustainability solutions at Engie Impact.

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