State Water Resources Control Board Chair Felicia Marcus emphasizes the state's dual need to develop new infrastructure while also maintaining existing systems.

This critical investment,

State Water Resources Control Board Chair Felicia Marcus emphasizes the state's dual need to develop new infrastructure while also maintaining existing systems.

This critical investment, however, will require significant funding.

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the Black farming movement, worker cooperatives, and sustainable practices aimed at ensuring healthy, local food access for all.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on November 8, 2021, exploring these critical issues. Doria Robinson, Executive Director of Urban Tilth, and Andrea Talley, Worker-Owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative, shared insights. Noted author Natalie Baszile moderated the conversation.

The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, makes programs like this possible. Learn more and become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership.

Microplastics have been found in human brains and heart arteries, linked to adverse health outcomes. How do these tiny plastics enter our bodies, and what are their effects once

Microplastics have been found in human brains and heart arteries, linked to adverse health outcomes. How do these tiny plastics enter our bodies, and what are their effects once lodged?

Join Beyond Plastics, Physicians for Social Responsibility - NYS, and Environmental Advocates of New York for a free webinar addressing these critical questions. Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan and Marcus Garcia, PharmD, RPh, co-authors of recent groundbreaking studies on microplastics in the heart and brain, will present their findings.

Scientist, author, and entrepreneur Gary Marcus conversed with Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural

Scientist, author, and entrepreneur Gary Marcus conversed with Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Their discussion occurred at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. The event's hashtag was #aiforgood.

Chef, entrepreneur, and activist Camilla Marcus discusses her cookbook, "My Regenerative Kitchen," which promotes regenerative agriculture, climate consciousness, and a zero-waste approach.

Chef, entrepreneur, and activist Camilla Marcus discusses her cookbook, "My Regenerative Kitchen," which promotes regenerative agriculture, climate consciousness, and a zero-waste approach. Through simple recipes and thoughtful techniques, she encourages readers to reduce food waste and use every part of the vegetable.

Named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People, Marcus founded west~bourne, New York City's first zero-waste certified restaurant, and co-founded ROAR and the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). Committed to cross-industry innovation, her endeavors range from championing regenerative farming to advocating for equitable childcare. She collaborates with various partners and celebrities, fostering a community-minded, sustainable approach to eating and planetary care. Watch the full video here.

Comedian Marcus Brigstocke explores the role of humor in addressing climate change. While a serious issue, humor has long been a powerful tool for

Comedian Marcus Brigstocke explores the role of humor in addressing climate change. While a serious issue, humor has long been a powerful tool for social change. The question is whether it can genuinely transform public perspective or merely serve as an evasion.

With the climate clock ticking, traditional talks and debates often reinforce existing knowledge and fears. To spark new dialogue and enduring change, the RSA is launching a series of unique climate events, beginning with a comedy night. This initiative aims to break through the static and foster fresh perspectives.

In OCEAN HEROES, Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen of the 5 Gyres Institute explain: WHAT IS A GYRE?

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