At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland Campaign. They united solar businesses, nonprofits, and public incentive programs to forge a cohesive message and marketing strategy.

Their tactic utilized peer pressure to establish solar energy as the "new normal." This was complemented by a community-driven, neighborhood-level volume purchasing program, significantly expanding solar access for numerous households.

Warming oceans are intensifying hurricanes, leading to more powerful winds, waves, and rain. Climate change also alters ocean currents, making storm paths less predictable and increasing their

Warming oceans are intensifying hurricanes, leading to more powerful winds, waves, and rain. Climate change also alters ocean currents, making storm paths less predictable and increasing their frequency. NASA highlights that a single hurricane can expend energy equivalent to 10,000 nuclear bombs.

Paul Beckwith explains what to expect as the climate crisis worsens.

Host: Dale Walkonen. Video Editor & Thumbnail: Chris Hipser. For more information on our planet's state, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Paul Hawken's "The Ecology of Commerce" profoundly impacted Ray Anderson, leading him to grasp the environmental damage caused by corporations, including his own company.

To purchase "The

Paul Hawken's "The Ecology of Commerce" profoundly impacted Ray Anderson, leading him to grasp the environmental damage caused by corporations, including his own company.

To purchase "The Ecology of Commerce," visit Amazon, your local bookstore, or library.

TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an

TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event; learn more at ted.com/tedx.

John Lanier, Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, continues his grandfather Ray C. Anderson's environmental legacy. He advocates for a holistic climate change approach, exemplified by Drawdown Georgia, which tackles emissions and social issues like unemployment and hunger.

Lanier serves on the Southface Institute board and authored “Mid-Course Correction Revisited,” an update to his grandfather’s book. He holds a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and economics from the University of Virginia.

H.E. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Uganda's Minister of ICT and National Guidance, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24).

Hosted

H.E. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Uganda's Minister of ICT and National Guidance, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24).

Hosted in Kampala, Uganda, the symposium runs from July 1-4, 2024, gathering global regulators.

For further details, visit the official website: http://www.itu.int/gsr. Stay updated with #ITUGSR.

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Chris Fabian, Co-Founder of Giga,

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Chris Fabian, Co-Founder of Giga, and Her Excellency Salima Monorma Bah, Sierra Leone's Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, presented on Giga and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Chris Peters, President and CEO of the Seventh Generation Fund, introduced the "Echoes of the Earth in Times of Climate

Chris Peters, President and CEO of the Seventh Generation Fund, introduced the "Echoes of the Earth in Times of Climate Change" Conference.

The event then featured a keynote speech by Dr. Henrietta Mann (Southern Cheyenne).

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront unprecedented risks. Discover their story, with photos by Drew Smith, originally published in the Spring 2023 Patagonia Journal.

Read the full ascent story: patagonia.com/stories/jirishanca

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The EarthSayers Special Collection: Artists and

The EarthSayers Special Collection: Artists and Musicians is a "Champions" category feature. It highlights individuals who leverage their artistic and communication talents to address social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainability.

Artist Chris Jordan exemplifies this by exploring American consumerism and the unconscious behaviors that lead to unintended catastrophic consequences.