In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise:

In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire*. It details the fire, examines failures, and suggests ways to avert future tragedies amid worsening climate change.

Join Johnson (The Washington Post) in conversation with ProPublica's Elizabeth Weil on August 2, 2021. This timely discussion will revisit the Paradise tragedy, its recovery, and the increasing dangers of wildfires in our "new normal."

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Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's

Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's tumultuous history, from its early struggles and rival attacks to its triumph in making electric vehicles widely available and affordable, fundamentally changing the future of transportation.

Join Higgins and fellow WSJ columnist Joanna Stern for a discussion on Tesla's rise and its implications for a tech-driven future. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

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Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing barriers as a woman in science, Rubin's work revealed that astronomical objects exaggerate gravity's grip, earning her the National Medal of Science and posthumous honors like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Join us for this "Good Lit" series event on August 26, 2021, featuring Ashley Jean Yeager, author of *Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond: The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin*, in conversation with George Hammond. Learn more and subscribe:

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While often considered a "green industry," rapid tourism development raises concerns about its environmental and heritage impact. Captain Nguyen Quang Dat, a pilot and the youngest captain of

While often considered a "green industry," rapid tourism development raises concerns about its environmental and heritage impact. Captain Nguyen Quang Dat, a pilot and the youngest captain of Vietnamese Civil Aviation, addressed this issue, posing the question: "For our next generations, what will they see from nature?"

Beyond his professional work, Dat is a passionate traveler. In 2017, he launched "The Pilot," a travel blog sharing inspiring stories from his global adventures. He published his first book, "La vi con tim anh rung len," in November 2019, exploring themes of human emotion and family.

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing global carbon emissions. CSP systems use arrays of revolving mirrors (heliostats) to precisely reflect sunlight into a central receiver, generating immense heat.

Recent advancements in AI and machine learning are making CSP technology smarter, more efficient, and increasingly affordable. Innovators like Heliogen, backed by Bill Gates, leverage software to optimize mirror control, making solar energy cleaner and cheaper than fossil fuels. This progress paves the way for global adoption, as explored in the "Hard Reset" series.

Join B Lab, Sistema B, the B Corp Climate Collective, and the global B Corp community for the B Corp Global Climate Summit. This inspirational three-day online event focuses on collective climate

Join B Lab, Sistema B, the B Corp Climate Collective, and the global B Corp community for the B Corp Global Climate Summit. This inspirational three-day online event focuses on collective climate action, centered in people and justice. Register and learn more here: B Corp Global Climate Summit.

This 100% virtual summit will feature global climate leaders and special guests, addressing the climate emergency through topics like Net Zero by 2030 and Climate Justice. The event includes two 2-hour webinars with live interpretation in American Sign Language, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Chinese.

In her first TEDx talk, freshman Erin Eleam advocates for embracing cultural sensitivity and diverse communities. She encourages stepping outside comfort zones to gain new perspectives,

In her first TEDx talk, freshman Erin Eleam advocates for embracing cultural sensitivity and diverse communities. She encourages stepping outside comfort zones to gain new perspectives, highlighting the significant long-term benefits for both individuals and society.

Erin, a student at Saddle River Day, is also a competitive dancer aspiring to a career in dance, and enjoys art. This talk was independently organized as part of a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Humans extract nearly 100 million barrels of oil daily, plus equivalent coal and natural gas. The IPCC mandates halving this fossil fuel flow by 2030 and eliminating it by 2050 to avert

Humans extract nearly 100 million barrels of oil daily, plus equivalent coal and natural gas. The IPCC mandates halving this fossil fuel flow by 2030 and eliminating it by 2050 to avert irreversible climate damage. This energy transition demands scalable, zero-carbon solutions.

Green ammonia offers a promising path. This carbon-free fuel is made simply from air, water, and renewable electricity. With billions in announced investments, led by the Middle East and Australia, green ammonia is rapidly emerging as a "new 21st-century oil," poised to transform our world.

Zac Cesaro, an R&D engineer at Siemens Energy and Oxford DPhil candidate, is an expert in green ammonia production and use, having operated the world’s first demonstrator. This talk was given at a TEDx event.

Join B Lab, Sistema B, and the B Corp Climate Collective for the B Corp Global Climate Summit. This inspirational three-day online event unites the global B Corp community to drive collective

Join B Lab, Sistema B, and the B Corp Climate Collective for the B Corp Global Climate Summit. This inspirational three-day online event unites the global B Corp community to drive collective climate action, centered on people and justice.

The 100% virtual summit will feature global climate leaders and special guests discussing Net Zero by 2030 and Climate Justice, including speakers with lived expertise. Designed to be regionally inclusive and accessible, it offers language interpretation in American Sign Language, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Chinese on Zoom.

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Emmanuel Dean, a 2018 Colgate University graduate in Economics and Chinese, discovered his passion for sustainability and social entrepreneurship in Shanghai after being inspired by his

Emmanuel Dean, a 2018 Colgate University graduate in Economics and Chinese, discovered his passion for sustainability and social entrepreneurship in Shanghai after being inspired by his sister.

He founded Boomi to simplify sustainability and empower daily positive impact. As China's first zero-waste e-commerce platform, Boomi hosts over 30 local purpose-driven brands, offering zero-waste products, information, and services.

Boomi is dedicated to its Boomi Forest Initiative, donating 8.8% of its revenue to plant trees in Inner Mongolia. This talk was delivered at a TEDxNYUShanghaiSalon, an independently organized local event. Learn more at TEDx.