California faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a quarter-million residents seeking help in 2020, driven by high housing costs. In response, a coalition of advocates, including Housing

California faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a quarter-million residents seeking help in 2020, driven by high housing costs. In response, a coalition of advocates, including Housing California and the California Housing Partnership, launched Roadmap Home 2030. This plan offers 57 policy solutions to end homelessness, create affordable homes, protect low-income renters, and ensure racial equity over the next decade, aiming for an equitable future where everyone has a safe place to live.

Join an expert panel on Tuesday, April 27, at 3:00 PM PDT, for a vital conversation on shifting California's housing landscape. Speakers include Ruby Bolaria-Shifrin (CZI), Assemblymember David Chiu, and Tomiquia Moss (All Home). For more information, visit commonwealthclub.org/covid19support. Explore upcoming events, donate, or subscribe for videos.

Mayor Sophie H. will discuss Copenhagen's sustainable urban development and offerings for guests at the UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 in July.

The Congress emphasizes urban

Mayor Sophie H. will discuss Copenhagen's sustainable urban development and offerings for guests at the UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 in July.

The Congress emphasizes urban planning for people and carbon neutrality. An Honorary Committee of eminent personalities supports the event, participating in selected sessions.

For more information, visit uia2023cph.org.

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in building green cities.

This discussion is drawn from "The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros Are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy," a Brookings Institution publication. Download the accompanying iPad app.

Salt Lake City, UT Mayor Erin Mendenhall endorses the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act.

She emphasizes the urgent need for fast, durable, and effective climate action.

Watch

Salt Lake City, UT Mayor Erin Mendenhall endorses the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act.

She emphasizes the urgent need for fast, durable, and effective climate action.

Watch her full video endorsement to learn why this act is important to Salt Lake City residents: energyinnovationact.org

Ted Danson, Oceana board member and ocean activist, urges your help to stop plastic pollution. Support local policy changes to create healthier oceans for everyone. Take action and make an impact

Ted Danson, Oceana board member and ocean activist, urges your help to stop plastic pollution. Support local policy changes to create healthier oceans for everyone. Take action and make an impact in your community today with Oceana: https://bit.ly/3oHQiTh

Danson also stars in NBC's *Mr. Mayor*, airing Thursdays at 8/7c and streaming on Peacock. Join our community of Wavemakers and stay connected:

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Scientific researcher Morgan Vague discovered plastic-eating bacteria, a potential solution to the global plastic pollution problem. Despite being told in school she wasn't "smart enough" for math

Scientific researcher Morgan Vague discovered plastic-eating bacteria, a potential solution to the global plastic pollution problem. Despite being told in school she wasn't "smart enough" for math and science, Morgan pursued her passion.

After high school, she enrolled at Houston Community College, completing remedial math and basic science courses. Accepted to Reed College, a microbiology course ignited her passion for science. Graduating in 2018 with a Biology degree, she is now a research assistant at Reed, focusing on bacterial biodegradation to combat plastic pollution.

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

Grace Eagle Reed was interviewed on November 16, 2016, as part of a post-election Interfaith Call to Inclusion. She discussed her views on Standing Rock and the