The 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill, which devastated Alaska's Prince William Sound with 10.8 million gallons of oil, severely shook public confidence in corporate America.

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The 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill, which devastated Alaska's Prince William Sound with 10.8 million gallons of oil, severely shook public confidence in corporate America.

This disaster painfully exposed the environmental cost of business and highlighted companies' insufficient accountability for their operations' social and environmental impacts.

Just six months later, a group of investors launched Ceres, a nonprofit dedicated to tackling these critical issues. For more, visit the Ceres YouTube Channel.

Joan Baez returns to the Commonwealth Club World Affairs nearly 45 years after her last visit, not for a performance, but for an intimate discussion. She will delve into her personal thoughts and

Joan Baez returns to the Commonwealth Club World Affairs nearly 45 years after her last visit, not for a performance, but for an intimate discussion. She will delve into her personal thoughts and life experiences, offering a rare glimpse behind her iconic stardom.

Her new book of poetry, *When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance*, marks the first time Baez has publicly shared her decades of writing. The collection features reflections on her childhood, cherished family memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, presenting an inspiring personal diary.

Join us in-person on January 27, 2025, to hear Baez discuss these pivotal life experiences that shaped her career. She will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

George William Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024

George William Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24).

The symposium took place in Kampala, Uganda, from July 1-4, 2024, gathering regulators worldwide. For further information, visit the official website: http://www.itu.int/gsr. Follow the event using #ITUGSR.

William Winkel, a researcher with the Detroit Historical Society and co-manager of the Detroit '67 Oral History Project, contributed to "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, and Legacies." A Wayne

William Winkel, a researcher with the Detroit Historical Society and co-manager of the Detroit '67 Oral History Project, contributed to "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, and Legacies." A Wayne State University graduate, he has conducted extensive research and interviews on the subject.

His lecture, "The Myth of the Model City," will explore the lead-up to and the 1967 Detroit uprising. It aims to clarify the causes of unrest and dispel common myths surrounding these pivotal events.

Further insights are available in the book, which can be found here.

Cradle to Cradle pioneer William McDonough emphasizes the importance of the "five goods" concept.

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