Plastics are durable, light, and versatile, yet they take up to 400 years to decompose. This prolonged degradation will impact 16 future generations.

Our excessive plastic use severely

Plastics are durable, light, and versatile, yet they take up to 400 years to decompose. This prolonged degradation will impact 16 future generations.

Our excessive plastic use severely threatens ocean health and biodiversity. Projections indicate that by 2050, oceans could contain more plastic than fish by weight.

Historian Kai Bird's new book, *The Outlier*, offers a definitive account of Jimmy Carter's presidency, detailing his controversial policies and "outlier" status. Bird, a Pulitzer winner, accessed

Historian Kai Bird's new book, *The Outlier*, offers a definitive account of Jimmy Carter's presidency, detailing his controversial policies and "outlier" status. Bird, a Pulitzer winner, accessed private papers and diaries, revealing Carter's humility and self-confidence. The book traces Carter's administration, from domestic agenda to foreign policy, and his battles with Washington over issues like healthcare and inequality.

Join Kai Bird for a fascinating conversation about this often-misunderstood leader. This program, part of The Commonwealth Club's Good Lit series, was held on August 18, 2021, featuring Bird, Dr. Gloria Duffy, and Dr. Mary Bitterman. Explore more programs and events from The Commonwealth Club: YouTube | Events | Watch & Listen.

The Paris Agreement, three years on, sparks debate about its ambition and effectiveness. While it provides predictability for climate action, experts note we're "not doing enough" for the 1.5°

The Paris Agreement, three years on, sparks debate about its ambition and effectiveness. While it provides predictability for climate action, experts note we're "not doing enough" for the 1.5° warming target. Trevor Houser cautions against a binary view; progress has already averted suffering, and more benefits are achievable while aiming for 1.5°-2°.

Rapid global decarbonization, focused on carbon reduction, is crucial. Joshua Goldstein emphasizes that U.S. climate leadership is vital; its absence hinders other nations' goals. Staffan Qvist cites Sweden's successful hydro and nuclear grid, contrasting it with Germany's problematic 100% renewables pursuit.

Source: climateone.org

Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National

Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle wisely stated, "The most important person to contact on these issues is the person you see in the mirror."

Distinguished speakers have included David Crane (NRG CEO), Lisa Jackson (Apple VP), Ernest Moniz (former U.S. Secretary of Energy), and Gina McCarthy (EPA Administrator), among others.

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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Join a special conversation featuring Mirele Goldsmith (Jewish Earth Alliance), Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo environmental activist), Lyla June (Diné environmental scientist), Hellen Mugo

Join a special conversation featuring Mirele Goldsmith (Jewish Earth Alliance), Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo environmental activist), Lyla June (Diné environmental scientist), Hellen Mugo (Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa), Gopal Patel (Bhumi Project), and Lauren Van Ham (United Religions Initiative).

The discussion will be moderated by Parliament Climate Director, Joshua Basofin. This event is hosted in partnership with the Earth Day Network and Faith for Earth at UN Environment.

Explore international human rights mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), UN Treaty bodies, and the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Discover how

Explore international human rights mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), UN Treaty bodies, and the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Discover how these mechanisms strengthen your advocacy and pressure governments—locally, nationally, and globally—to uphold Indigenous Peoples' rights.

This training is led by Joshua Cooper, Executive Director of Oceania Human Rights and Dean of the Global Leadership Academy for Human Rights Advocacy.

This interview features Joshua Ingersoll, a member of the ITU Secretary-General Youth Advisory Board. He is also recognized as a space policy analyst, science educator, and youth STEM

This interview features Joshua Ingersoll, a member of the ITU Secretary-General Youth Advisory Board. He is also recognized as a space policy analyst, science educator, and youth STEM advocate.

Ingersoll currently serves as Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager at Astranis Space Technologies Corp.

This program explores the critical shift from "me" to "we" to overcome divisions and foster a collective destiny where everyone belongs. It features a deep conversation between Angela Glover

This program explores the critical shift from "me" to "we" to overcome divisions and foster a collective destiny where everyone belongs. It features a deep conversation between Angela Glover Blackwell and john a. powell, leaders in building a multicultural democracy.

Angela Glover Blackwell is Founder-in-Residence at PolicyLink, advancing racial and economic equity. John a. powell directs the Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley and co-founded the Poverty & Race Research Action Council. This episode is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series, with additional resources available.

Joshua Goldstein, Professor of International Relations, discusses the global path to decarbonization. He is the co-author of *How Some Countries are Solving Climate Change*.

Goldstein

Joshua Goldstein, Professor of International Relations, discusses the global path to decarbonization. He is the co-author of *How Some Countries are Solving Climate Change*.

Goldstein highlights the varying progress among nations, noting that some countries are significantly further along than others in addressing climate change.