Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Hosting over 400 annual events, it has featured a diverse array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, Martin Luther King, and Ronald Reagan.

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and building relationships for climate progress.

Warne notes many Americans lack accurate Native American history knowledge, often receiving a narrow perspective despite over 550 tribes and 200 languages. He emphasizes historical inaccuracies contribute to an "ignorance by design," hindering understanding.

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The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous

The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous Guatemalans, currently employing five attorneys and nine paralegals. This summer, the sanctuary is projected to win its 4,000th asylum case.

Michael Smith directs the Refugee Rights Program at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. With a background in anthropology and archaeology, he joined the sanctuary in 1984. Smith has received awards from Helen Bamber, the Dalai Lama, and Berkeley Law for his dedicated work with refugees and law students.

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Emily Martin from Our Climate will explain their support for the Energy Innovation Act and efforts to advance carbon pricing at the state level. Our Climate is a youth-led organization dedicated

Emily Martin from Our Climate will explain their support for the Energy Innovation Act and efforts to advance carbon pricing at the state level. Our Climate is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering young people to advocate for science-based, equitable climate policy.

Please note: The first minute of this recording is missing.

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Denmark's UN Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann advocates for truly innovative, entrepreneurial, and science-based approaches to ocean and coastal restoration and protection.

These solutions

Denmark's UN Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann advocates for truly innovative, entrepreneurial, and science-based approaches to ocean and coastal restoration and protection.

These solutions will be showcased at the [UN Ocean Conference](www.un.org/oceanconference) this June. Discover more and support #SaveOurOcean and #SDG14.

While climate change is a global challenge, modest actions can drive significant impact. An Oxford team is applying concepts like snowball effects and tipping points to human systems, seeking

While climate change is a global challenge, modest actions can drive significant impact. An Oxford team is applying concepts like snowball effects and tipping points to human systems, seeking "sensitive intervention points" to accelerate the transition to a post-carbon world.

Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director of Environmental Economics at Oxford's Smith School, leads this research. A Rhodes Scholar with diverse academic and professional experience, he has published widely and advises governments and international institutions on energy and environmental policy. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Climate change is a critical global concern. A key strategy to drastically reduce our carbon footprint and protect the planet involves changing dietary habits, particularly by reducing or

Climate change is a critical global concern. A key strategy to drastically reduce our carbon footprint and protect the planet involves changing dietary habits, particularly by reducing or eliminating meat consumption.

A senior researcher in environmental sustainability and public health at the University of Oxford champions this approach, advocating for a tax on meat consumption. This perspective was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local conference.

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Forest gardens offer a sustainable agroforestry model, mimicking natural ecosystems by combining diverse edible plants like fruit trees, shrubs, and vegetables in a seemingly wild setting. UK

Forest gardens offer a sustainable agroforestry model, mimicking natural ecosystems by combining diverse edible plants like fruit trees, shrubs, and vegetables in a seemingly wild setting. UK pioneer Martin Crawford transformed a flat field into such a garden in 1994, now an educational resource. A short film by Thomas Regnault highlights Crawford's abundant and diverse forest garden as a potential answer for future food systems. Watch the film: A Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants Could Lead to a Sustainable Future.

This film is featured on National Geographic's Short Film Showcase, which spotlights exceptional videos affirming science, exploration, and storytelling. National Geographic is a leading destination for science, exploration, and adventure, bringing viewers closer to impactful stories. Learn more about the filmmaker at thomasregnault.com.

Discussions addressed critical global economic issues: macroeconomic imbalances, currency instability, global governance (G20), and the international financial system.

Key participants

Discussions addressed critical global economic issues: macroeconomic imbalances, currency instability, global governance (G20), and the international financial system.

Key participants included Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Robert E. Diamond Jr., Christine Lagarde, George Osborne, Wolfgang Schäuble, Yu Yongding, and Robert B. Zoellick. The session was chaired by Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times.

Governor Martin O'Malley outlined the State's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, targeting significant emission reductions by 2020.

He underscored the critical need for collaboration between

Governor Martin O'Malley outlined the State's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, targeting significant emission reductions by 2020.

He underscored the critical need for collaboration between the public and private sectors to successfully implement these environmental initiatives.