Join us Monday, October 11, 2021, for National Coming Out Day. We will screen the Pixar short film *Out* and host a fascinating conversation with its director, Steven Clay Hunter, and producer,

Join us Monday, October 11, 2021, for National Coming Out Day. We will screen the Pixar short film *Out* and host a fascinating conversation with its director, Steven Clay Hunter, and producer, Max Sachar.

Steven Clay Hunter, a veteran Pixar animator, made his directorial debut with *Out*, which was Oscar-shortlisted and GLADD-nominated. Max Sachar, a San Francisco-based filmmaker and Pixar producer for 15 years, produced the acclaimed short, contributing creatively to its development.

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Howard Lack, CEO of the Plastic Oceans documentary project, discusses his fundraising efforts to raise awareness

Howard Lack, CEO of the Plastic Oceans documentary project, discusses his fundraising efforts to raise awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans, particularly microplastics. He references UNESCO leaders and naturalist David Attenborough, who believe that public awareness drives problem-solving. The film's core focus is to increase this understanding.

Lack was interviewed in Fall 2013 in San Francisco by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability.

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven by a new imperative, as Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard states: "Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do."

Howard actively promotes eco-friendly materials and practices, both internally within Ikea and to its global customer base. He also challenges other major corporations to adopt similar environmental responsibilities. (Published Oct 21, 2013)

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker.

He chaired the history and social sciences department at Spelman College and taught political science

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker.

He chaired the history and social sciences department at Spelman College and taught political science at Boston University. Zinn authored over 20 books, including his best-selling and influential *A People's History of the United States*.

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, who oversaw a doubling of renewable energy

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, who oversaw a doubling of renewable energy deployment from 2009-2013, addresses if falling fossil fuel prices threaten wind and solar power.

Chu explains that 78% of U.S. economies have state-mandated renewable portfolio standards, requiring a fraction of clean energy. Renewables, currently supplying 13% of U.S. electricity, have seen significant cost reductions. Wind power, even without subsidies, is nearly as inexpensive as natural gas.

Solar generation in sunny regions nears cost parity with new natural gas plants. Wind and solar costs are projected to decline for decades, potentially making them competitive with any new energy source across much of the U.S. within a decade.

Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the

Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

The recording of this presentation was published on June 4, 2015. Learn more about Steven Collins, PhD.

Dr. Steven Chu, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor at Stanford University, discusses climate change, new pathways to renewable energy, and the challenges the country faces.

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