Edgar Winters, Director of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC), advocated for industrial hemp cultivation in Oregon before the Department of Agriculture in January

Edgar Winters, Director of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC), advocated for industrial hemp cultivation in Oregon before the Department of Agriculture in January 2015. This discussion was published on February 11, 2015.

On February 12, 2015, Steve Elliott of Hemp News reported that Winters received Oregon's first state permit to grow industrial hemp. Winters and a nonprofit group planned a 25-acre hemp field for that spring.

Join CCL Communications Coordinator Steve Valk for a webinar designed to boost your confidence in writing effective letters to the editor and building key press relationships. This training

Join CCL Communications Coordinator Steve Valk for a webinar designed to boost your confidence in writing effective letters to the editor and building key press relationships. This training clarifies the role of media and CCL media managers, reviews CCL's four main engagement strategies, and details available resources from the Communications Team for your local media work.

The session covers essential topics such as media's role, manager responsibilities, and engagement opportunities. Access the presentation slides here and find additional training materials on the CCL Community Training Page here.

Journalist and author Jeff Goodell has dedicated his 23-year career at Rolling Stone to highlighting the climate crisis and the urgent need for action.

During the global broadcast event,

Journalist and author Jeff Goodell has dedicated his 23-year career at Rolling Stone to highlighting the climate crisis and the urgent need for action.

During the global broadcast event, "24 Hours of Reality: Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves," Goodell spoke with fellow Rolling Stone journalist Jamil Smith. Their discussion focused on sea-level rise and its profound risks to the health and well-being of millions. Learn more at climaterealityproject.org.

Improve your climate-focused op-ed writing skills with a CCL training led by Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Coordinator.

This training covers the entire process, from writing new

Improve your climate-focused op-ed writing skills with a CCL training led by Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Coordinator.

This training covers the entire process, from writing new op-eds and successful submission to understanding the editorial process, including ideas and examples.

Find additional resources here: Presentation Slides, CCL Community Training Page, and Op-Ed Templates.

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David Bronner, and David Pillar.

More information from the event can be found at Hemfest 2013.

Ocean farmer Bren Smith demonstrates how new underwater farming techniques for seaweed and sustainable shellfish can support our oceans and revolutionize food production.

This initiative,

Ocean farmer Bren Smith demonstrates how new underwater farming techniques for seaweed and sustainable shellfish can support our oceans and revolutionize food production.

This initiative, part of #OurPlanet, is a collaboration with the World Economic Forum. We showcase innovative solutions for climate change and nature restoration, bringing you a new inspirational story each week.

Read more: Pioneers for Our Planet #ShareOurPlanet #VoiceForThePlanet

The East Bay Sanctuary, founded in 1982, assists refugees, particularly Maya, fleeing violence and persecution from Central America's Northern Triangle. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and

The East Bay Sanctuary, founded in 1982, assists refugees, particularly Maya, fleeing violence and persecution from Central America's Northern Triangle. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, it has helped thousands, anticipating its 4,000th asylum case win this summer. Michael Smith, Director of the Refugee Rights Program, joined in 1984. An anthropologist, he has received awards from Helen Bamber, the Dalai Lama, and Berkeley Law for his work.

MLF Organizer Patrick O'Reilly presents Michael Smith. The Commonwealth Club of California, founded 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosting over 400 annual events. For more: Subscribe, Events, Membership, Donate, Watch & Listen.

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Hosting over 400 annual events, it has featured a diverse array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, Martin Luther King, and Ronald Reagan.

This podcast features residents from Bwabwata, Namibia, discussing the land defense efforts of the !Xun and Khwe people. Their discussion centers on the Okavango Delta region, historically known

This podcast features residents from Bwabwata, Namibia, discussing the land defense efforts of the !Xun and Khwe people. Their discussion centers on the Okavango Delta region, historically known as the Caprivi Strip.

The interview was produced by Sonner Geria (Khwe), conducted by Fanny Mafuta (Khwe), and features Muyatwa Smith (Khwe) as the interviewee.

Music includes "Whispers" by Ziibiwan and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

As businesses increasingly adopt circular economy strategies, measuring success is crucial. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation created Circulytics, a new company-level analytics tool. It reveals a

As businesses increasingly adopt circular economy strategies, measuring success is crucial. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation created Circulytics, a new company-level analytics tool. It reveals a company's circularity across its entire operations, moving beyond just products and material flows. This tool supports decision-making, highlights strengths and areas for improvement, and offers optional transparency to investors and customers.

Developed with Global Partners and tested by over 30 companies, Circulytics helps organizations understand and advance their circular economy adoption. Key figures involved include Ilma Stankeviciute and Jarkko Havas from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Tom Giddings of DS Smith, who has been instrumental in its assessment and use.