Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*,

Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*, is a standard text. He co-founded the HBCU Climate Change Consortium and directs the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, having previously served as Dean at Texas Southern University.

In 2022, Dr. Bullard received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree *in absentia* from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, where his commencement address was read to great acclaim. He was welcomed to campus on April 26, 2023, by the Graduate School and Earth Commons.

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing barriers as a woman in science, Rubin's work revealed that astronomical objects exaggerate gravity's grip, earning her the National Medal of Science and posthumous honors like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Join us for this "Good Lit" series event on August 26, 2021, featuring Ashley Jean Yeager, author of *Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond: The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin*, in conversation with George Hammond. Learn more and subscribe:

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In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace interviews author Ann E Burg about her

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace interviews author Ann E Burg about her new novel, "Force of Nature—A Novel of Rachel Carson." Erica speaks with student Aly Horton about the American fossil fuel divestment movement. The episode also features Tamara Staton on banjo and climate resilience, and Peterson Toscano with good news on South Africa's energy supply.

For full show notes, including guest links and a transcript, visit www.cclusa.org/radio.

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book highlights that individuals often make unwise choices due to inherent biases, and that choices are never presented neutrally. It advocates for helping people make optimal decisions for themselves, their families, and society.

Thaler, awarded the 2017 Nobel Memorial Prize for his contributions to behavioral economics, co-authored this work. Get the book here.

The climate crisis has crucial cultural aspects. Rebecca Solnit, co-editor of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, highlights new narratives emerging from

The climate crisis has crucial cultural aspects. Rebecca Solnit, co-editor of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, highlights new narratives emerging from science, Indigenous leadership, and organizing. These stories offer grounds for hope, envisioning an age of abundance rather than austerity.

Solnit, a renowned author of over 20 books including *Hope in the Dark*, is an influential writer and activist. She regularly contributes to The Guardian and launched the Not Too Late project.

Learn more at Bioneers.org.

Asukulu Songolo, a junior at Central Catholic in Portland, is an immigrant and child of war refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He explores his family's history, seeking to bring

Asukulu Songolo, a junior at Central Catholic in Portland, is an immigrant and child of war refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He explores his family's history, seeking to bring positive change to his true home.

Passionate about social justice, Asukulu actively promotes marginalized groups through his school's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council and African American Students United. In August 2019, he founded The Congo Peace Project, a grassroots movement dedicated to realizing menstrual hygiene and educational opportunities for all Congolese people.

Beyond his activism, Asukulu enjoys track and field. He plans to pursue International Relations and Business, driven by interests in social entrepreneurship and global politics. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Carbon pricing is rapidly advancing worldwide, with significant developments like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and new initiatives in Canada and Mexico. CCL Policy Fellow

Carbon pricing is rapidly advancing worldwide, with significant developments like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and new initiatives in Canada and Mexico. CCL Policy Fellow Dr. Danny Richter will provide a global overview, highlighting how America’s trading partners are using carbon pricing to cut pollution, level the playing field, and drive clean innovation.

Understanding these international trends is crucial for U.S. policy, especially as border adjustments and carbon efficiency become central. This session equips policy advocates with the global context and talking points needed to champion smart, fair carbon policy at home.

Samuel Myers, founding director of The Planetary Health Alliance, introduces "Planetary Health," a rapidly growing field. This discipline rigorously demonstrates how the degradation of Earth's

Samuel Myers, founding director of The Planetary Health Alliance, introduces "Planetary Health," a rapidly growing field. This discipline rigorously demonstrates how the degradation of Earth's natural systems directly threatens human health and well-being. Stabilizing our planet is essential to safeguard a livable future for humanity.

Dr. Myers details the Alliance's global efforts to underscore the inextricable links between human and environmental health, driving policy and action to protect our biosphere.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Social entrepreneur Ruth von Heusinger demonstrates how capitalism can combat climate change. Her non-profit, ForTomorrow, founded in December 2019, enables individuals to purchase European

Social entrepreneur Ruth von Heusinger demonstrates how capitalism can combat climate change. Her non-profit, ForTomorrow, founded in December 2019, enables individuals to purchase European CO2-emission rights. This makes influencing the European economy's carbon footprint as simple as online shopping.

A physicist with prior experience in renewable energies and emissions trading, Ruth established ForTomorrow to create a direct impact in Europe. In her TEDx talk, she explains the EU emission trading system and how individual actions can make a tangible difference. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Published October 23, 2024, this initiative showcases how the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota is tackling affordable housing, greenhouse gas emissions, and community development

Published October 23, 2024, this initiative showcases how the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota is tackling affordable housing, greenhouse gas emissions, and community development simultaneously. Their innovative solution centers on utilizing hemp, driven by the leadership of Danny Desjarlais.

This project is documented by a team including Director Joel Caldwell, Producers Monika McClure and Joel Caldwell, and Director of Photography Chris Naum. Executive Producers are Alex Lowther and Damien Etchaubard, with editing by Jackie Viviers.