Sustainable transitions and climate change mitigation require a holistic focus on food systems and their sovereignty struggles. Rachel Reckinger, a food sociologist and anthropologist at the

Sustainable transitions and climate change mitigation require a holistic focus on food systems and their sovereignty struggles. Rachel Reckinger, a food sociologist and anthropologist at the University of Luxembourg, leads the 'Sustainable Food Practices' research project. Her work addresses critical debates on food sovereignty, biodiversity, inequity, and the search for sustainable production, consumption, and governance, highlighting the vital role of social sciences.

Reckinger actively contributes to policy, co-creating Luxembourg's Food Policy Council to foster resilient food system alternatives. She also holds a mandate in the Conseil Supérieur pour un Développement Durable. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join CCL Executive Mark Reynolds for the opening plenary, featuring remarks from Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), former Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), and Rachel

Join CCL Executive Mark Reynolds for the opening plenary, featuring remarks from Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), former Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), and Rachel Kyte, Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

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Rachel Carson, born in Pennsylvania in 1907, developed a passion for nature and writing as a child.

Her seminal work,

Rachel Carson, born in Pennsylvania in 1907, developed a passion for nature and writing as a child.

Her seminal work, *Silent Spring*, is highly recommended for readers.

Carson remains an enduring model for sustainability advocacy and environmental stewardship.

Rachel Carson, a renowned biologist, author, and founding member of The Nature Conservancy in Maine, will be celebrated during a visit to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. Join

Rachel Carson, a renowned biologist, author, and founding member of The Nature Conservancy in Maine, will be celebrated during a visit to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. Join Cori Kahn of the Conservancy to learn more about this conservation icon.

Carson's influential work, Silent Spring, is available from Amazon.com.

Kaiulani Lee portrays Rachel Carson in a semi-documentary based on Carson's own writings. The film depicts two interviews during Carson's final year, as she battles cancer and addresses the

Kaiulani Lee portrays Rachel Carson in a semi-documentary based on Carson's own writings. The film depicts two interviews during Carson's final year, as she battles cancer and addresses the controversy surrounding her groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring."

This moving film can be streamed for free on [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com) and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com) (free with Prime). It explores not only environmental issues but also profound themes of life, death, courage, and truth.

Streamed live on May 19, 2016, Rachel Botsman visited the RSA to discuss the rapidly growing sharing economy, popularized by platforms like Airbnb and Uber. She addressed its "growing pains,"

Streamed live on May 19, 2016, Rachel Botsman visited the RSA to discuss the rapidly growing sharing economy, popularized by platforms like Airbnb and Uber. She addressed its "growing pains," exploring how to unlock its full social potential and ensure it empowers, not exploits. Botsman examined the sector's future, including new ventures, the importance of diversity, and critical issues such as monopolization, provider power, and the future of work.

A six-minute version of this discussion is available here. Follow RSA Events on Twitter, Facebook, SoundCloud for podcasts, and Instagram for behind-the-scenes.

The Upper Verde River, along with its critical tributaries, represents one of Arizona's most ecologically healthy and economically important free-flowing river systems. Due to its remarkable

The Upper Verde River, along with its critical tributaries, represents one of Arizona's most ecologically healthy and economically important free-flowing river systems. Due to its remarkable value, a federal Wild & Scenic River designation is proposed to provide resources for management, protect clean water supplies, and maintain its vital ecosystem for future generations.

Join Rachel Ellis, Associate Director of the Southwest River Protection Program at American Rivers, to learn about her work protecting wild rivers and the campaign to designate the Upper Verde as a Wild and Scenic River.

For more information, visit the Natural History Institute: naturalhistoryinstitute.org.

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing barriers as a woman in science, Rubin's work revealed that astronomical objects exaggerate gravity's grip, earning her the National Medal of Science and posthumous honors like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Join us for this "Good Lit" series event on August 26, 2021, featuring Ashley Jean Yeager, author of *Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond: The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin*, in conversation with George Hammond. Learn more and subscribe:

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