Oakland is reimagining public safety funding and policing amidst nationwide calls for racial justice. The Defund OPD campaign, launched five years ago by the Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP),

Oakland is reimagining public safety funding and policing amidst nationwide calls for racial justice. The Defund OPD campaign, launched five years ago by the Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP), aims to transform the criminal justice system.

Join a discussion with campaign leaders Cat Brooks and James Burch. Brooks, co-founder of APTP, developed community-based responses to police violence and is executive director of the Justice Teams Network. Burch, policy director for the Justice Teams Network and president of the National Lawyers Guild of the Bay Area, brings legal expertise and personal experience to the movement.

This program, originally scheduled for April 12, 2021, is co-hosted by Michelle Meow, producer and host of "The Michelle Meow Show." Follow her on Twitter: @msmichellemeow.

Join us Tuesday, April 13, at 10:00 AM PDT for an inspirational talk on old-time radio programs by Noah Griffin. A native San Franciscan and former radio/TV host, Griffin will share his passion

Join us Tuesday, April 13, at 10:00 AM PDT for an inspirational talk on old-time radio programs by Noah Griffin. A native San Franciscan and former radio/TV host, Griffin will share his passion for radio, which began in 1952 with his first Hopalong Cassidy radio. He'll explore the best and most popular shows, from live nightclub acts to soap operas, detective stories, sitcoms, and westerns. A Q&A session will follow, moderated by Robert Melton for this MLF Arts event.

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Dr. Olivia Ahn discusses how current sustainability approaches force consumers to compromise on product performance, cost, or convenience, and corporations to sacrifice margins. She aims to change

Dr. Olivia Ahn discusses how current sustainability approaches force consumers to compromise on product performance, cost, or convenience, and corporations to sacrifice margins. She aims to change this, ensuring sustainable alternatives don't lead to a "false choice."

Olivia co-founded Planera, a femcare startup offering the market's first flushable sanitary pads. She launched Planera during medical school, moving into business full-time in 2019 after completing her medical foundation training.

A strong public speaker, Olivia passionately advocates for sustainability's impact on consumers and businesses, having addressed the World Economic Forum and London's City Hall. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

Join a conversation on art,

Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

Join a conversation on art, beauty, and humanity in the age of climate disruption. Featuring celebrated choreographer Alonzo King, whose new Arctic-inspired dance premieres in San Francisco, and senior curator Nora Lawrence, known for her "Indicators: Artists on Climate Change" exhibition.

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Amidst rising political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national challenges. We need to bridge differences and listen to each other to foster cooperation.

This month,

Amidst rising political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national challenges. We need to bridge differences and listen to each other to foster cooperation.

This month, Rev. Franklin Ruff will address these vital issues. As pastor of First Baptist Church in Stillwell, Kansas, and Red Co-Chair of the Braver Angels Kansas City Alliance, Rev. Ruff is a conservative who advocates for humility and recognizing the humanity in others. He will share insights on finding common ground and building understanding.

Amidst high political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national problems. We welcome Rev. Franklin Ruff, a conservative pastor from First Baptist Church in Stillwell, Kansas,

Amidst high political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national problems. We welcome Rev. Franklin Ruff, a conservative pastor from First Baptist Church in Stillwell, Kansas, and Red Co-Chair of the Braver Angels Kansas City Alliance.

Rev. Ruff, also past president of American Baptist Churches of the Central Region, advocates for humility and recognizing the humanity in others. He will share insights on bridging differences and fostering mutual understanding to address our nation's challenges.

Upstream innovation in a circular economy means tackling problems at their root to prevent waste. For instance, shifting just 20% of plastic packaging from single-use to reuse presents a $10

Upstream innovation in a circular economy means tackling problems at their root to prevent waste. For instance, shifting just 20% of plastic packaging from single-use to reuse presents a $10 billion opportunity, benefiting both the environment and the economy.

Highlights from a recent episode featured Apeel, which extends food life without single-use plastic, and Enviu, which shared reuse business models tackling plastic pollution at its source in Indonesia.

Discover over 100 solutions in our Upstream Innovation Guide. Watch the full episode or explore more episodes of The Circular Economy Show.

Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue

Food authority Mark Bittman explores how industrialized food production has driven global health crises and climate change. He offers a panoramic view of this history, explaining how we can rescue ourselves from modern missteps.

With over three decades in global food culture and policy, Bittman is known for his "How to Cook Everything" series and thirty-plus books, including Animal, Vegetable, Junk. A fellow at Yale and on Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health faculty, he also edits The Mark Bittman Project and has received multiple James Beard and IACP Awards.

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Join futurists Glen Hiemstra, David Houle, and myself in the exciting new initiative, The Fork in the Road Project, inspired by Buckminster Fuller. Our mission is to ignite global discussions on

Join futurists Glen Hiemstra, David Houle, and myself in the exciting new initiative, The Fork in the Road Project, inspired by Buckminster Fuller. Our mission is to ignite global discussions on critical issues such as the climate crisis, sustainable economic frameworks, technological advancements, and the governance of human enhancement.

This video features my presentation from our inaugural Zoom call. For more information, visit The Fork In The Road Project. You can also sign the manifesto at this link. Subscribe for updates and check out my newsletter at gerd.digital.

Southern Nevada is increasingly known for its solar energy production, not just casinos. With the development of high-capacity energy storage, its importance as a renewable energy hub is further

Southern Nevada is increasingly known for its solar energy production, not just casinos. With the development of high-capacity energy storage, its importance as a renewable energy hub is further elevated. Amy Lahav, a 20-year veteran in environmental and renewable energy, has been instrumental in this growth.

As Senior Project Manager at NV Energy, Amy has procured over 2 gigawatts of solar and 690 megawatts of battery storage for Nevada's customers. She also pioneers new technologies, establishing evaluation tools and facilitating partnerships with emerging tech companies.

Amy's insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.