Michael Fishbach recounts his encounter with a humpback whale entangled in a fishing net.

He and Gershon Cohen co-founded The Great Whale

Michael Fishbach recounts his encounter with a humpback whale entangled in a fishing net.

He and Gershon Cohen co-founded The Great Whale Conservancy to protect these magnificent marine animals.

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In Peak Moment 44, Michael Shuman advocates "Going Local." He demonstrates how local businesses

In Peak Moment 44, Michael Shuman advocates "Going Local." He demonstrates how local businesses are outperforming global competition and fostering self-reliant communities.

Shuman proposes an innovative strategy: investing locally by reallocating a portion of pension funds into regional stock exchanges.

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on police violence. He also co-founded Veterans for Standing Rock, an effort to bring veterans to North Dakota to support water protectors. Parker serves as the PR coordinator for Veterans for Standing Rock.

Nobel laureate Michael Spence spoke to Googlers on May 24, 2011, about his book, *The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World*.

The book is expected to spark

Nobel laureate Michael Spence spoke to Googlers on May 24, 2011, about his book, *The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World*.

The book is expected to spark debate on post-crisis economic recovery, addressing the balance between national and international interests, and short-term fixes versus long-term sustainability. Order it from Amazon.

Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream

Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream agriculture.

This content was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community conference following the TED format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

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.

The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous

The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous Guatemalans, currently employing five attorneys and nine paralegals. This summer, the sanctuary is projected to win its 4,000th asylum case.

Michael Smith directs the Refugee Rights Program at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. With a background in anthropology and archaeology, he joined the sanctuary in 1984. Smith has received awards from Helen Bamber, the Dalai Lama, and Berkeley Law for his dedicated work with refugees and law students.

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Climate change was a leading issue in 2020. With a promising new pro-climate administration in 2021, the focus shifts to how quickly a clean energy transition can be achieved. The question is no

Climate change was a leading issue in 2020. With a promising new pro-climate administration in 2021, the focus shifts to how quickly a clean energy transition can be achieved. The question is no longer what can be done, but how soon.

Join a conversation on climate breakthroughs with experts Michael Mann (Penn State, author of The New Climate War) and Leah Stokes (UC Santa Barbara, author of Short Circuiting Policy). They will discuss the urgency and tools for addressing the climate crisis.

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