*Painted Nails* explores the hidden dangers faced by nail salon workers. It highlights Van Nguren, a Vietnamese worker whose health problems, including miscarriages, resulted from toxic chemicals.

*Painted Nails* explores the hidden dangers faced by nail salon workers. It highlights Van Nguren, a Vietnamese worker whose health problems, including miscarriages, resulted from toxic chemicals. She courageously became the first worker in over 30 years to testify in Congress against the cosmetic industry.

The film immerses viewers in Van Hoang's bustling San Francisco salon, a vibrant community for diverse women. Clients enjoy unique acrylic designs and a caring environment, proudly displaying their identity.

Produced by Dianne Griffen and Nhung Pham. Learn more at paintednailsmovie.com.

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator,

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator, and activist from the Bay Area, shares her powerful poem on climate change and climate justice. A UC Santa Cruz graduate, she has performed on stages from Boston’s Cutler Majestic Theatre to the Oakland PRIDE Festival.

Currently, Terisa directs PIER (Pacific Islander Education and Retention) at UCLA. This vital project combats low matriculation rates of Pacific Islander students into higher education by offering tutoring, mentorship, and advising to high school students in Los Angeles.

Her work, rooted in devotion to her Pacific Islander community, empowers youth through spoken word and college access, fostering self-empowerment and sustainable community impact.

Joshua Humphreys is the inaugural President, Board Chair, and Senior Fellow of Croatan Institute. An historian and social critic, Dr.

Joshua Humphreys is the inaugural President, Board Chair, and Senior Fellow of Croatan Institute. An historian and social critic, Dr. Humphreys is a leading analyst of finance capitalism's social and environmental impacts, advocating for social equity, ecological resilience, and economic democracy.

He participated in SOCAP16, "At The Intersection of Money and Meaning," held from September 13-16, 2016, at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA.

On June 1, 2013, Presidio Graduate School graduated approximately 70 new MBAs and MPAs in sustainable management. The ceremony was held at the Herbst in San Francisco, CA.

In an

On June 1, 2013, Presidio Graduate School graduated approximately 70 new MBAs and MPAs in sustainable management. The ceremony was held at the Herbst in San Francisco, CA.

In an accompanying clip, Presidio Board Chair Steven Swig discusses the future of sustainability.

Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

Join a

Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

Join a conversation on art, beauty, and humanity in the age of climate disruption. Featuring celebrated choreographer Alonzo King, whose new Arctic-inspired dance premieres in San Francisco, and senior curator Nora Lawrence, known for her "Indicators: Artists on Climate Change" exhibition.

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Fritjof Capra: Patterns of Connection

Join us for a virtual conversation with Fritjof Capra to discuss the evolution of his thought. In the late 1950s Capra read the work of Werner

Fritjof Capra: Patterns of Connection

Join us for a virtual conversation with Fritjof Capra to discuss the evolution of his thought. In the late 1950s Capra read the work of Werner Heisenberg, a founder of quantum mechanics, and quickly intuited connections between the discoveries of quantum physics and the traditions of Eastern philosophy. The result was his bestselling book, The Tao of Physics. His synthesis, which dispensed with the mechanistic worldview of Descartes and Newton in favor of a systemic, ecological one, has provided him with a different perspective on the life sciences, ecology and environmental policy.

Six decades later, Fritjof Capra remains at the crossroads of physics, spirituality, environmentalism and systems theory. Organized thematically and chronologically, the essays in Patterns of Connection document his revolutionary and far-reaching intellectual journey.

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ReGeneration embodies two concepts: regenerating life on Earth and a new human generation uniting to reverse global warming. Join environmentalist Paul Hawken, author of *Regeneration: Ending the

ReGeneration embodies two concepts: regenerating life on Earth and a new human generation uniting to reverse global warming. Join environmentalist Paul Hawken, author of *Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation*, as he presents an optimistic and joyful response to the climate crisis. Elizabeth Carney will moderate this event, held on November 3, 2021, inspiring attendees with a renewed sense of purpose.

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Young people globally are increasingly demanding and taking action on climate change. Our "Creating Citizens" initiative provides a forum for youth to engage with peers and leaders on pressing

Young people globally are increasingly demanding and taking action on climate change. Our "Creating Citizens" initiative provides a forum for youth to engage with peers and leaders on pressing issues. Join us for a special panel featuring young climate activists discussing their work and the power of youth to address the climate crisis, racial, and social injustice.

Attendees will receive a free copy of Vanessa Nakate's book, A Bigger Picture: My Fight to Bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis. Speakers include Samir Chowdhury, Vanessa Nakate, Zaria Romero, and Darren Zook. Special thanks to the Ken & Jaclyn Broad Family Foundation.

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Register now for Bioneers 2022 at conference.bioneers.org.

Facing a civilizational stress test, authentic transformation is urgently needed.

Register now for Bioneers 2022 at conference.bioneers.org.

Facing a civilizational stress test, authentic transformation is urgently needed. Bioneers 2022 will explore solutions, strategies, and paradigm shifts to accelerate this change, emphasizing the power of community and collective action.

Join us in San Francisco, CA, at the Palace of Fine Arts for our in-person event, or access live virtual content from anywhere in the world.

Rebecca Solnit, author of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, will discuss her view that the future hinges on present action against institutional inertia and

Rebecca Solnit, author of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, will discuss her view that the future hinges on present action against institutional inertia and fossil fuel interests. Hailed as "the voice of the resistance," Solnit aims to shift perspectives from climate despair to possibility. She will be joined by climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua and Fenton Lutunatabua (virtually), who will share indigenous wisdom and new narratives.

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