Princella Talley and Susan Adams will share successful climate outreach strategies from their work in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. They will specifically discuss attracting a more diverse

Princella Talley and Susan Adams will share successful climate outreach strategies from their work in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. They will specifically discuss attracting a more diverse membership, focusing on equity and the inclusion of youth and people of color.

For their slide deck and other #CCL2020 presentations, visit CCL Presentations. To join CCL, visit Join CCL.

Diversity is critical for effective climate solutions. Join Karina Ramirez and Princella Talley as they explore how a lack of diversity impacts society and individuals, and learn how to foster a

Diversity is critical for effective climate solutions. Join Karina Ramirez and Princella Talley as they explore how a lack of diversity impacts society and individuals, and learn how to foster a more welcoming and diverse Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL).

Access presentation slides and additional #CCL2020 content here. Join CCL here.

Andrea Stang founded The Hive after grappling with societal expectations for working mothers and stay-at-home parents, a struggle she believes contributed to many women leaving Wichita. Her

Andrea Stang founded The Hive after grappling with societal expectations for working mothers and stay-at-home parents, a struggle she believes contributed to many women leaving Wichita. Her personal experience with isolation and disillusionment in her career, coupled with recognizing similar feelings in other accomplished women, sparked her entrepreneurial journey.

The Hive is a women-focused coworking and community space designed for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking connection. Its mission is to foster authentic friendships and provide actionable support, helping women transform nascent ideas into successful ventures. Stang shares the importance of such a supportive environment in her TEDx talk.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Can plastic be made from biowaste instead of mineral oil? Andrea Kruse, a professor specializing in bio-based resource conversion, explores this reality in her TEDx Talk. She demonstrates how

Can plastic be made from biowaste instead of mineral oil? Andrea Kruse, a professor specializing in bio-based resource conversion, explores this reality in her TEDx Talk. She demonstrates how plastic can be produced from sources like chicory roots or grass.

Andrea shares her vision for on-farm biorefineries, promoting sustainable nutrient recycling. Her extensive background includes a Ph.D. in chemistry and research on converting biomass into essential chemicals and energy carriers. Learn more about TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism,

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism, "food apartheid," and the vital role of the Black farming movement in fostering environmental sustainability and worker cooperatives to ensure healthy, local food access for all.

Executive Director Doria Robinson (Urban Tilth) and Andrea Talley (Mandela Grocery Cooperative) shared insights on farming and food access for BIPOC communities. Noted author Natalie Baszile (*Queen Sugar*, *We Are Each Other's Harvest*) moderated. This program was supported by San Francisco Foundation's Bay Area Leads donors. Become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership