Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) has launched the state's first geothermal electric power plant. This landmark installation harnesses the region's natural geothermal resources.

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Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) has launched the state's first geothermal electric power plant. This landmark installation harnesses the region's natural geothermal resources.

We will explore the plant's operational mechanics and delve into the educational programs it inspires. Additionally, we'll examine the broader applications and advantages OIT enjoys due to its strategic location near a geothermal water source.

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We,

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We, examining tech startup triumphs and failures.

Join co-authors Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell (WSJ reporters, experts in venture capital and IPOs) with moderator Charles Duhigg (The New Yorker) to uncover startup culture's gripping reality. Presented with INFORUM.

The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts over 400 annual events. Explore more: Videos | Events | Membership | Watch/Listen | Facebook | Twitter.

Microplastics, tiny particles from broken-down plastics, pose a significant environmental and health threat, accumulating in waterways and bodies. Cellugy offers an eco-friendly solution:

Microplastics, tiny particles from broken-down plastics, pose a significant environmental and health threat, accumulating in waterways and bodies. Cellugy offers an eco-friendly solution: cellulose, derived from plants and bacteria. This natural substance, produced at scale for cosmetics and personal care, safely replaces plastic-based ingredients, effectively trapping water, oils, and vitamins while combating plastic pollution.

Cellugy participated in the Biomimicry Institute’s 2023 Ray of Hope Accelerator, a program supporting nature-inspired startups that scale systemic solutions to global environmental challenges. These innovators leverage nature's wisdom to address critical issues. Learn more: Ray of Hope Accelerator | Biomimicry Institute | Cellugy | Cellugy on AskNature

Guatemala's third largest export, coffee, thrives on the country's mountainous slopes. However, changing rainfall, rising temperatures, and a fungus called "coffee rust" threaten this vital crop

Guatemala's third largest export, coffee, thrives on the country's mountainous slopes. However, changing rainfall, rising temperatures, and a fungus called "coffee rust" threaten this vital crop and the livelihoods of indigenous farmers in the region.

Scientists believe they have found a way to ensure climate models are correct, which might help these farmers adapt. Filmmaker Mari Cleven interviews researchers Diego Pons and Kevin Anchukaitis about their work in the informative short film, "Climate Research Offers Coffee Farmers Hope For Their Crops."

This film is part of National Geographic's [Short Film Showcase](http://documentary.com), highlighting exceptional videos. Watch the full film [here](https://youtu.be/GT-JhME-xXw) and [subscribe](http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe) to National Geographic for more.

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" by Max Wilbert features climate scientists discussing the

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" by Max Wilbert features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic in their own words.

Rising Arctic temperatures are causing sea ice to melt and permafrost to thaw, destabilizing a system vital to global climate, often called "Earth's Air Conditioner." This directly contributes to global warming, impacting weather patterns, natural systems, and human life worldwide, with the Arctic at the center of these profound changes.

Published on August 1, 2014, the film includes insights from leading experts such as Jennifer Francis (Rutgers University), Ron Prinn (MIT), Natalia Shakhova (University of Alaska-Fairbanks), Kevin Schaefer (National Snow and Ice Data Center), and others from prominent research institutions.

Strong climate policy, similar to the Energy Innovation Act, offers substantial economic benefits to rural American communities. It would dramatically expand wind and solar energy, creating jobs

Strong climate policy, similar to the Energy Innovation Act, offers substantial economic benefits to rural American communities. It would dramatically expand wind and solar energy, creating jobs and bringing revenue to areas in need. Notably, over 80% of these financial benefits are projected to flow to Republican-held districts. Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) has developed district-specific research and summary handouts detailing these direct annual revenues.

Join CCL Research Coordinator Jerry Hinkle for a training on this analysis, which synthesizes reports from RMI and UPenn, demonstrating significant rural economic development opportunities from renewable energy. Access further resources, including the Rural Economic Benefits of Climate Policy Resource Page, an Interactive Map, and Presentation Slides.

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic. Rising temperatures are causing sea ice

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic. Rising temperatures are causing sea ice melt and permafrost thaw, destabilizing what's known as "Earth's Air Conditioner."

This rapid Arctic transformation is central to global warming's profound impacts on weather patterns, natural systems, and human life worldwide.

The film features experts such as Jennifer Francis (Rutgers/Woods Hole), Ron Prinn (MIT), Natalia Shakhova (U. Alaska-Fairbanks), Kevin Schaefer (NSIDC), Stephen J. Vavrus (U. Wisconsin-Madison), Nikita Zimov (Russian Academy of Sciences), Jorien Vonk (Utrecht), and Jeff Masters (Weather Underground).

Companies developing lightweight structural materials seek sustainable alternatives. Strong By Form, a 2022 Ray of Hope Prize participant, offers a solution by applying the natural intelligence of

Companies developing lightweight structural materials seek sustainable alternatives. Strong By Form, a 2022 Ray of Hope Prize participant, offers a solution by applying the natural intelligence of tree structures to engineered wood. Their design-to-manufacturing technology combines digital design, structural optimization, and fabrication to produce lightweight, wood-based composite parts. This innovation replaces high-CO2 materials like concrete and steel across diverse applications.

For instance, their Woodflow-composite slabs can reduce concrete use by 30% and wood by 70% compared to conventional timber-concrete slabs. Strong By Form is also developing optimized wood-based connectors to eliminate metal in frame joints, creating lighter, 100% wood-based, and lower-CO2 structures.

Learn more: Strong By Form, AskNature Innovation, and Biomimicry Institute.

Inspired by the Venus flower basket's efficient cellular architecture, Metavoxel Technologies has developed 3-D modular building materials. This innovation addresses the environmental impact of

Inspired by the Venus flower basket's efficient cellular architecture, Metavoxel Technologies has developed 3-D modular building materials. This innovation addresses the environmental impact of traditional construction, which consumes vast resources and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

Engineers design cellular blocks from materials like wood and biocomposites. These can be robotically assembled into strong, ultra-lightweight metamaterials for diverse applications, including buildings and vehicles. This revolutionary approach reduces raw material use and carbon footprint, embodying nature's principle of "doing more with less."

Learn more: Metavoxel Technologies, AskNature (Sponge Innovation), Biomimicry Institute, AskNature.

Christine’s TEDx presentation addresses food waste, a significant global environmental issue, particularly in Hong Kong. She emphasizes that individuals and organizations have direct control to

Christine’s TEDx presentation addresses food waste, a significant global environmental issue, particularly in Hong Kong. She emphasizes that individuals and organizations have direct control to reduce food loss. The talk proposes collaboration among Hong Kong, Macao, and Guangdong to transform their food culture for waste reduction.

Christine's extensive career includes serving as a Legislator, CEO of Civic Exchange, and Undersecretary for the Environment, HKSAR Government. She currently teaches at HKUST and UCLA. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.