The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries to share diverse visions and strategies for a just and healthy world across 25 panels.

A significant panel, "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America," took place on June 25th. Featured speakers included Sharon Lavigne (RISE St. James), Tara Houska (Giniw Collective), Nalleli Cobo (People not Pozos, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition), and Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni, a physician.

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an Amazon Editors' Pick. This powerful investigation reveals plastic's devastating impact on human health and the environment, from poisoned oceans and polluted air to microplastic contamination and environmental racism.

The book critically examines plastic's paradox, challenging the belief that recycling alone can solve the crisis. Instead, it debunks industry claims and emphasizes the urgent need for action, offering practical solutions like a "household waste audit" to empower readers. Learn more at: beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-book (ISBN: 9781620979457).

Tim Wu, the scholar who coined "net neutrality," examines how big tech platforms have reshaped our economy. In his latest book, *The Age of Extraction*, Wu argues that the internet, once seen as a

Tim Wu, the scholar who coined "net neutrality," examines how big tech platforms have reshaped our economy. In his latest book, *The Age of Extraction*, Wu argues that the internet, once seen as a source of widespread wealth and democracy, has instead created new economic classes and fostered autocracy. He proposes solutions to harness technology for the greater good and build a more balanced economy.

Join Tim Wu, author of *The Age of Extraction*, and journalist Laura Sydell on November 10, 2025, to discuss reclaiming economic control. This program is supported by the Ken & Jaclyn Broad Family Fund and partnered with the Center for Humane Technology.

Professor Laura Fleming, a physician and epidemiologist, underscores the vital role of oceans. Covering 70% of Earth's surface, these environments are essential for sustaining human

Professor Laura Fleming, a physician and epidemiologist, underscores the vital role of oceans. Covering 70% of Earth's surface, these environments are essential for sustaining human life.

She emphasizes that biodiversity, particularly within marine ecosystems, is crucial for the ongoing development of new medications.

Omar Yaghi delivered his Nobel Prize lecture, "Metal-Organic Frameworks - From Molecules to Society," on December 8, 2025, at Aula Magna, Stockholm University. Professor Olof Ramström, a Member

Omar Yaghi delivered his Nobel Prize lecture, "Metal-Organic Frameworks - From Molecules to Society," on December 8, 2025, at Aula Magna, Stockholm University. Professor Olof Ramström, a Member of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, introduced him.

Yaghi, Susumu Kitagawa, and Richard Robson were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 for their development of a new type of molecular architecture.

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Professor Paul Begley (Nipissing University) recently shared insights from the "Exploring the Meta-Values of Authentic Leadership: Moral Literacy in Action" conference.

In this discussion,

Professor Paul Begley (Nipissing University) recently shared insights from the "Exploring the Meta-Values of Authentic Leadership: Moral Literacy in Action" conference.

In this discussion, Begley clarified his understanding of 'authentic leadership' and addressed the increasing demand for 'moral literacy' among educational leaders. He also emphasized 'sustainability' as a critical meta-value.

Data centers are significant energy consumers. By designing them for flexibility, their power demand can align with the availability of clean energy on the grid. Non-urgent computing tasks can be

Data centers are significant energy consumers. By designing them for flexibility, their power demand can align with the availability of clean energy on the grid. Non-urgent computing tasks can be paused or accelerated, allowing data centers to slow down when renewables are scarce and speed up when abundant, transforming them into valuable grid assets.

Professor Ayse Coskun, Chief Scientist at Emerald AI and a Boston University professor, is a leader in this emerging field of flexible, grid-aware computing. Her research applies AI and machine learning to optimize cloud systems, making this innovative approach a real-world solution.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

H.E. Professor Américo Muchanga, Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, addressed the WTDC-25 Plenary High-Level Segment.

This session occurred in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 18

H.E. Professor Américo Muchanga, Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, addressed the WTDC-25 Plenary High-Level Segment.

This session occurred in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 18 November 2025.

Professor Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, Chairman of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand, participated in the High-Level Segment of the WTDC-25

Professor Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, Chairman of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand, participated in the High-Level Segment of the WTDC-25 Plenary.

This event was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 18 November 2025.