Volunteers preparing for virtual lobby meetings on the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) will gain expert insights from James Campbell, J.D., Director of Federal Affairs & Strategic Counsel at Megafire

Volunteers preparing for virtual lobby meetings on the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) will gain expert insights from James Campbell, J.D., Director of Federal Affairs & Strategic Counsel at Megafire Action. He will address common Democratic concerns regarding FOFA.

This in-depth session, moderated by Dana Nuccitelli, CCL's Research Manager, will provide clear, informed talking points. These will help build understanding, find common ground, and strengthen your impact on Capitol Hill.

Learn more: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/healthy-forests/fix-our-forests/

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent

James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent interview, Lovelock delivered a final warning for Earth's future, yet also shared his excitement about an upcoming space trip.

Pro Mujer is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the organization has empowered women and their children to build better lives.

They achieve this through vital services

Pro Mujer is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the organization has empowered women and their children to build better lives.

They achieve this through vital services including microfinance, business training, and healthcare. Learn more at promujer.org.

Over 4 billion tons of plant residues are burned annually, fueling wildfires despite their intrinsic economic value for conversion into fuels or chemicals. This talk explores the paradox of

Over 4 billion tons of plant residues are burned annually, fueling wildfires despite their intrinsic economic value for conversion into fuels or chemicals. This talk explores the paradox of biomass disposal versus utilization, highlighting innovative efforts to make residue conversion economically attractive. The goal is to turn "trash into cash," reducing environmental and economic damage from burning.

Kevin Kung, CTO of biomass technology start-up Takachar and a Cyclotron Road fellow, specializes in biomass and energy conversion. With a Ph.D. from MIT, he co-founded Safi Organics, a profitable biochar fertilizer company serving over 3,500 farmers. This TEDx talk was given by him. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Author and aphorism enthusiast James Geary explores the metaphor, a fascinating fixture of human language. He explains how this literary device, used by writers from Aristotle to Elvis, can subtly

Author and aphorism enthusiast James Geary explores the metaphor, a fascinating fixture of human language. He explains how this literary device, used by writers from Aristotle to Elvis, can subtly influence our decisions.

Geary's book on metaphors is available for order on Amazon. (TEDTalks)

Listen to the latest Citizens’ Climate Radio episode featuring Tykee James, Government Affairs Coordinator

Listen to the latest Citizens’ Climate Radio episode featuring Tykee James, Government Affairs Coordinator at the National Audubon Society. Tykee organizes bird walks for Congress and discusses the incredibly successful Black Birders Week.

A birder since his teens, Tykee co-founded Black Birders Week last year after a racist incident. Organized rapidly via social media, the event showcased birding by people of color, generating over 600 million impressions and national press coverage.

Tykee joins the podcast to discuss the campaign's success, the importance of sharing Black experiences beyond trauma narratives, and his plans for this year's Black Birders Week.

SuperScientist James Hansen is engaging with the International Court of Justice (World Court) on the critical issue of climate change.

His participation underscores the significant

SuperScientist James Hansen is engaging with the International Court of Justice (World Court) on the critical issue of climate change.

His participation underscores the significant scientific and legal considerations now being brought before the world's highest court.

James Nestor, an author and journalist, presents insights from his award-winning book, "DEEP: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves."

He details how

James Nestor, an author and journalist, presents insights from his award-winning book, "DEEP: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves."

He details how athletes and scientists explore ocean depths, alongside researchers striving to decode cetacean language.

These remarkable discoveries promise to redefine our understanding of the ocean and ourselves. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MMAgKL9SXc

James Claude, CEO of Global Voice Group, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda, from July 1-4. Global Voice Group specializes in transforming big

James Claude, CEO of Global Voice Group, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda, from July 1-4. Global Voice Group specializes in transforming big data from sectors like telecoms and financial services into actionable insights.

For more details on GSR-24, visit the official website: http://www.itu.int/gsr. Follow the conversation using #ITUGSR.