Green City Growers Cooperative, an employee-owned Cleveland business, is set to harvest its first crops. This 3.25-acre

Green City Growers Cooperative, an employee-owned Cleveland business, is set to harvest its first crops. This 3.25-acre hydroponic operation, located off East 55th Street in the city's Central neighborhood, is one of the largest urban greenhouses in the country.

Mary Donnell is the Chief Executive Officer of Green City Growers.

On March 31, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout." This virtual event gathered diverse women leaders,

On March 31, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout." This virtual event gathered diverse women leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss equitable transition solutions, preparing for a historic government meeting in Colombia. Details: WECAN Assembly

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, delivered a powerful intervention. The "Government Leaders For A Fossil Fuel Phaseout" panel followed, co-hosted by the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative and Parliamentarians For a Fossil-Free Future, featuring diverse global leaders.

Further WECAN reports: "Prioritizing Care Work Can Unlock a Just Transition for All" (Care Report); "How Local Community Power is Central to a Just Renewable Energy Shift" (Renewable Energy Report).

In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence

In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence with our critter counterparts.

Roach will share wild stories, like rat-bait taste testing, at an INFORUM event on September 21, 2021. She will guide a conversation on safe human-animal integration, moderated by Wired's science editor, Kara Platoni. The event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

Find more details at [Upcoming Events](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events) or [Watch & Listen](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen). [Subscribe for videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub).

Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to

Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to consider climate change from the perspective of those directly affected in their daily lives.

Dr. Almandrez is the Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Rhode Island, where she champions diversity, equity, and fosters a vibrant community. Previously at Brown University, she advocated for student success and oversaw key student services, including Residential Life and Student Support. She also chaired Brown’s Threat Assessment Team.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Mary Nichols highlights a critical shift: in the absence of federal guidance, new collaborations are emerging.

States, regions, and utilities are now forming partnerships. Their collective

Mary Nichols highlights a critical shift: in the absence of federal guidance, new collaborations are emerging.

States, regions, and utilities are now forming partnerships. Their collective goal is to address the urgent need for a clean energy grid and cleaner air.

Join us for a conversation with Aoife Kelleher, director of "Mrs. Robinson." This documentary highlights the incredible career of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner

Join us for a conversation with Aoife Kelleher, director of "Mrs. Robinson." This documentary highlights the incredible career of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and cofounder of Project Dandelion. We explore Robinson's journey, breaking glass ceilings, championing human rights, and leading global climate justice initiatives, with Aoife sharing behind-the-scenes stories.  Co-produced by Bob Trench and Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers Cinema on LinkedIn. 

This episode from @The-Well, a publication by the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang. She argues that community can profoundly transform educational

This episode from @The-Well, a publication by the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang. She argues that community can profoundly transform educational systems. Immordino-Yang, a USC professor, highlights diversity's impact on brain growth and life experience. She emphasizes schools, like intricately woven fabric, need active coordination to become stronger. This collaborative approach, fostering adaptability and deeper understanding, advocates for a new educational paradigm.

Subscribe to The Well on YouTube. Watch Mary Helen’s next interview: Transcendent Thinking. Read the full transcript. Join The Well's newsletter or connect on Facebook and Instagram.

After fleeing war-torn South Sudan, Mary Maker found security and hope through education at Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp. Now a teacher of young refugees, she champions education as an essential

After fleeing war-torn South Sudan, Mary Maker found security and hope through education at Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp. Now a teacher of young refugees, she champions education as an essential tool for rebuilding lives and empowering girls, stating it can "turn their tears of loss into a passion for peace."

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Learn from Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and cofounder of Project Dandelion. Her inspiring work, from breaking glass ceilings to championing

Learn from Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and cofounder of Project Dandelion. Her inspiring work, from breaking glass ceilings to championing climate justice, embodies a vision of tolerance and empathy for a new Ireland and a better world.

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.