Policymakers face a critical challenge: electrifying the U.S. vehicle fleet while establishing stable transportation funding, as traditional fuel taxes become obsolete. This event explores new

Policymakers face a critical challenge: electrifying the U.S. vehicle fleet while establishing stable transportation funding, as traditional fuel taxes become obsolete. This event explores new models like mileage fees or carbon taxes. An electronic program detailing the event and panelists is available here.

Supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute, the program features U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts this discussion.

Transportation policymakers face a critical dual challenge: electrifying the nation's vehicle fleet and establishing a stable funding source. As the U.S. shifts to electric vehicles, the

Transportation policymakers face a critical dual challenge: electrifying the nation's vehicle fleet and establishing a stable funding source. As the U.S. shifts to electric vehicles, the traditional reliance on motor fuel taxes is unsustainable, necessitating new models like mileage fees or carbon taxes.

This vital discussion features U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Senator Alex Padilla, and other experts. The program is supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University.

The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts this event. For more information and upcoming events, visit: SUBSCRIBE | UPCOMING EVENTS | BECOME a MEMBER | DONATE NOW | Watch & Listen | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Since 1987, Karin and Lennart recorded weather every third hour from Falsterbo, Sweden. Despite a "lousy salary" and automation, they never missed an observation in 36 years. Their daughter,

Since 1987, Karin and Lennart recorded weather every third hour from Falsterbo, Sweden. Despite a "lousy salary" and automation, they never missed an observation in 36 years. Their daughter, director Maja K. Mikkelsen, tells this heartwarming love story, revealing lasting happiness in profound connection with nature and everyday rhythms.

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Slam Dunkley, an Earth Guardians board member, recently delivered a law school graduation speech. He highlighted societal hypocrisy and the need for young leaders to maintain optimism for a

Slam Dunkley, an Earth Guardians board member, recently delivered a law school graduation speech. He highlighted societal hypocrisy and the need for young leaders to maintain optimism for a radically different future.

Born in France, of Jamaican and Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape descent, Slam boasts a distinguished academic and legal career. A Division 1 Rower, he earned multiple degrees and, in law school, led student associations and wrote an award-winning paper on Indian Water rights. He will continue his legal education at UCLA.

As an Earth Guardians board member, Slam empowers diverse youth to lead on climate issues. Join him in making positive change. Start your activism with Earth Guardians at www.earthguardians.org.

Knowing where your seafood comes from is crucial. An opaque supply chain enables illegal fishing, fraud, health risks, and human trafficking, threatening oceans and consumers. Traceability, by

Knowing where your seafood comes from is crucial. An opaque supply chain enables illegal fishing, fraud, health risks, and human trafficking, threatening oceans and consumers. Traceability, by tracking fish from boat to plate, ensures transparency and accountability, making seafood safe, legal, and honestly labeled.

Learn more about seafood traceability at oceana.org/FishStories.

Music by Adam Lindquist: adamlindquist.com. Sounds via Freesound.org, by various users.

Join Director Jerome Osentowski, Commissioner Jill Ryan, and Environmental Policy Planner Adam Palmer on a journey through the luscious forest garden at the Central

Join Director Jerome Osentowski, Commissioner Jill Ryan, and Environmental Policy Planner Adam Palmer on a journey through the luscious forest garden at the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) in Basalt, Colorado, located at 7,200 ft. This discussion was originally published on November 13, 2013.

Jerome, a 40-year permaculture specialist living in a sustainable solar home, will discuss permaculture design, forest gardens, edible landscaping, subterranean heating and cooling systems (climate batteries), soil building, nitrogen fixers, and leveraging thermal mass.

For more information, visit: CRMPI, the Permaculture Design Certification Course, EcoSystems Design, and the CRMPI Blog.

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices,

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices, believing, "We need women who are the professionals...passing on that knowledge to other women." She's building a future where women are empowered in skilled trades, one dovetail joint at a time.

Learn more about Jenna's work in the film "Reframed," directed by Luisa Conlon. You can also support the Women’s Natural Building Scholarship Fund by donating here. Explore Luisa Conlon's other projects here.

Over 100 coastal communities now oppose the Obama Administration's offshore drilling proposal for the Southeast coast (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia). This plan threatens

Over 100 coastal communities now oppose the Obama Administration's offshore drilling proposal for the Southeast coast (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia). This plan threatens jobs, tourism, and risks devastating oil spills like the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Due to widespread opposition from communities, elected leaders, and industries, the Administration is reexamining its proposed leasing plan, with a new draft expected in early 2016. Learn more about the grassroots opposition: usa.oceana.org/seismic-airgun-...

Music by Adam Lindquist. Sounds via Freesound.org users: nicStage, patchen, fedexico, soundmary, Corsica_S, and Loremonger, under the Attribution license: creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

The Obama Administration's proposal to open the Southeast coast to offshore drilling threatens jobs, tourism, and risks devastating oil spills. Communities, elected leaders, and industries across

The Obama Administration's proposal to open the Southeast coast to offshore drilling threatens jobs, tourism, and risks devastating oil spills. Communities, elected leaders, and industries across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia oppose this plan. The administration is currently reexamining and revising its proposed leasing plan.

For more details on the proposal and grassroots opposition, visit Protect Our Coast Now and Oceana's Grassroots Opposition page. Music by Adam Lindquist. Sounds from Freesound.org users nicStage, patchen, fedexico, soundmary, Corsica_S, and Loremonger, under an Attribution license.