While often considered a "green industry," rapid tourism development raises concerns about its environmental and heritage impact. Captain Nguyen Quang Dat, a pilot and the youngest captain of

While often considered a "green industry," rapid tourism development raises concerns about its environmental and heritage impact. Captain Nguyen Quang Dat, a pilot and the youngest captain of Vietnamese Civil Aviation, addressed this issue, posing the question: "For our next generations, what will they see from nature?"

Beyond his professional work, Dat is a passionate traveler. In 2017, he launched "The Pilot," a travel blog sharing inspiring stories from his global adventures. He published his first book, "La vi con tim anh rung len," in November 2019, exploring themes of human emotion and family.

This discussion was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This video highlights regenerative ranchers and farmers who restore working landscapes by mimicking nature. Their practices sequester carbon, boost soil fertility, and nurture biodiversity, making

This video highlights regenerative ranchers and farmers who restore working landscapes by mimicking nature. Their practices sequester carbon, boost soil fertility, and nurture biodiversity, making this agricultural approach a key solution to mitigating climate change.

It features Donika Markegard, Elizabeth and Paul Kaiser, and Tim LaSalle. Explore more in the Bioneers Regenerative Agriculture Media Series.

Credits: Arty Mangan (Executive Producer), Stephanie Welch (Producer). Special thanks to John Feldman for footage from "Regenerating Life: An Earthlings Guide to Planetary Health."

Corporations increasingly control American life, wielding unprecedented wealth and power akin to the Gilded Age. Critics argue these multinational companies act as political entities, influencing

Corporations increasingly control American life, wielding unprecedented wealth and power akin to the Gilded Age. Critics argue these multinational companies act as political entities, influencing governments and circumventing justice.

Scholar Zephyr Teachout proposes breaking up monopolies to protect democracy. In *Break 'Em Up*, she argues monopolies fuel inequality and partisanship, advocating antitrust efforts. Join Teachout and Tim Wu (Columbia Law School) for a vital discussion on consolidated private power and a path forward.

For more: commonwealthclub.org | YouTube | Donate | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter. Tim Wu: @superwuster.

MIT Professor Tim Gutowski explores climate change, from thermodynamic principles to local solutions, ultimately identifying a "silver bullet."

Dr. Gutowski, who earned his Ph.D. in

MIT Professor Tim Gutowski explores climate change, from thermodynamic principles to local solutions, ultimately identifying a "silver bullet."

Dr. Gutowski, who earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from MIT in 1981, is currently a professor of mechanical engineering and a member of the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Innovate4Climate (I4C) unites leaders from business, finance, technology, civil society, and policy to drive climate action. The second I4C event in

Innovate4Climate (I4C) unites leaders from business, finance, technology, civil society, and policy to drive climate action. The second I4C event in Frankfurt, Germany, gathered over 1,100 participants from 70 countries, reaffirming its role in tackling climate change and accelerating climate-smart investment.

Experts emphasized the need for collective action. Hartwig Schafer (World Bank Group) highlighted the private sector's crucial role in scaling climate finance. Hans Peter Lankes (IFC) stressed that governments, individuals, the private sector, and civil society must all contribute ideas and change behaviors. Environmental explorer Tim Jarvis underscored that cumulative effort will achieve our desired future.

This event features prominent leaders in sustainability and integrated reporting. Speakers include Tim Mohin, Chief Executive of GRI; Richard Howitt, CEO of the International Integrated Reporting

This event features prominent leaders in sustainability and integrated reporting. Speakers include Tim Mohin, Chief Executive of GRI; Richard Howitt, CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council; and Paul Simpson, CEO and Co-Founder of CDP.

The discussion will be moderated by Helle Bank Jorgensen, CEO of B. Accountability.

The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on

The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on Forests 10 (UNFF) in Istanbul. This powerful new initiative aims to improve forest monitoring and management globally.

Speakers at the event included Zulkifli Hasan (Minister of Forestry, Indonesia), Kerri-Ann Jones (Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State), Wu Hongbo (Under-Secretary-General, United Nations), Naoko Ishii (CEO, Global Environment Facility), Tim Christophersen (Senior Program Officer, UNEP), and Nigel Sizer (Director, WRI).

Paris Brown, a Public Health major at Johnson C. Smith University, brings a unique perspective to her studies.

Originally from Jamaica, her cultural roots deeply inspire her passion for

Paris Brown, a Public Health major at Johnson C. Smith University, brings a unique perspective to her studies.

Originally from Jamaica, her cultural roots deeply inspire her passion for promoting community well-being and dedicating her career to helping others.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to kill bears to save the struggling Mulchatna caribou herd, which has plummeted from 200,000 to 16,000. However, scientists and conservation groups,

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to kill bears to save the struggling Mulchatna caribou herd, which has plummeted from 200,000 to 16,000. However, scientists and conservation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, contend this program lacks scientific support. Courts have already ruled against the initiative.

Independent experts identify disease and food scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, as the primary drivers of the caribou's decline, not bear predation. They assert that killing bears will not achieve long-term recovery. Wildlife management should prioritize science, sustainability, and ecosystem protection over scapegoating.

An Alaska Superior Court ruling permits the state to kill an unlimited number of black and brown bears across 40,000 square miles of southwest Alaska this summer. The state claims this "bear

An Alaska Superior Court ruling permits the state to kill an unlimited number of black and brown bears across 40,000 square miles of southwest Alaska this summer. The state claims this "bear control program" will boost a struggling caribou herd, but there is no scientific evidence to support this assertion.

Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the Center for Biological Diversity, expressed concern about the "unlawful plan's irreversible consequences" and the lack of scientific basis. He emphasized the need to protect wildlife based on science, not "disgraceful waste of the state’s limited resources."

The Center for Biological Diversity and Alaska Wildlife Alliance are collaborating to stop this program. Support their efforts in this critical fight.