In a May 31, 2014 address, President Obama highlighted new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions to reduce carbon pollution. This plan builds on existing efforts by states, cities, and

In a May 31, 2014 address, President Obama highlighted new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions to reduce carbon pollution. This plan builds on existing efforts by states, cities, and companies. For details on Carbon Pollution Standards, see here.

These efforts align with his long-standing commitment to climate action. As President-elect, Obama pledged "a new chapter of American leadership on climate change" at the November 2008 Global Climate Summit. View his 2008 speech here.

He further addressed climate change during the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Talks and again in June 2013. See his 2009 remarks here and 2013 speech here.

Magdalena Brier, President of Fundación ProFuturo, recently spoke at Giga Day.

Her address focused on the critical importance of digital skills and the ongoing digital transformation

Magdalena Brier, President of Fundación ProFuturo, recently spoke at Giga Day.

Her address focused on the critical importance of digital skills and the ongoing digital transformation within education.

An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium

An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC) and hemp advocate Doug Fine.

Winters, Oregon's first industrial hemp licensee, aims to plant seeds this spring, relying on the 7606 Federal Farm Bill's "agricultural pilot programs" provision.

Establishing domestic hemp seed stock is vital for rural economic development. Produced by Barry Heidt.

Pioneers Nitin Desai,