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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"After One Hundred Winters" by Margaret Jacobs confronts the violent taking of Indigenous land in the U.S. Jacobs explores what true reconciliation means, arguing it must stem from Indigenous

"After One Hundred Winters" by Margaret Jacobs confronts the violent taking of Indigenous land in the U.S. Jacobs explores what true reconciliation means, arguing it must stem from Indigenous leadership and sustained relationships, not past failed attempts like boarding schools. She highlights an unofficial movement for transformative reconciliation prioritizing Indigenous land rights, sovereignty, and values, urging readers to face and redress past abuses.

Professor Margaret Jacobs, author of "After One Hundred Winters," spoke at The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Learn more about their events and mission: Upcoming Events | Become a Member | Donate Now | Watch & Listen.

Interested in a Creation Care Team (CCT)? CCL’s Steve Coleman and Roger Ingersoll will discuss CCT challenges and successes. Paz Artaza-Regan (Catholic Climate Covenant) will then share CCT

Interested in a Creation Care Team (CCT)? CCL’s Steve Coleman and Roger Ingersoll will discuss CCT challenges and successes. Paz Artaza-Regan (Catholic Climate Covenant) will then share CCT resources, including meeting materials, facility suggestions, and policy advocacy.

Paz Artaza-Regan, Catholic Climate Covenant Program Manager, oversees CCTs and develops educational materials. Steve Coleman, a retired engineer, has six years of CCL and Catholic outreach experience, including starting a creation care group and authoring a creation care booklet: http://bit.ly/catholic-ccl.

Roger Ingersoll, a retired ExxonMobil professional and CCL leader, is active in Catholic Action Teams, with global project experience and climate advocacy.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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N. Scott Momaday, a celebrated writer, teacher, artist, and storyteller, will discuss his career at The City Club of Cleveland, Ohio, on September 28, 2018.

Momaday has dedicated his life

N. Scott Momaday, a celebrated writer, teacher, artist, and storyteller, will discuss his career at The City Club of Cleveland, Ohio, on September 28, 2018.

Momaday has dedicated his life to preserving Native American culture and oral tradition. Author of 13 books, he won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for *House Made of Dawn*, considered the first novel of the Native American Renaissance. His accolades include the 2007 National Medal of Arts and the 2018 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Our media often reinforces political polarization, hindering the broad consensus crucial for addressing climate change. This broadcast will explore how to scale a new climate narrative and the

Our media often reinforces political polarization, hindering the broad consensus crucial for addressing climate change. This broadcast will explore how to scale a new climate narrative and the essential role media plays.

Hear from George Marshall, co-founder of Climate Outreach and author of "Don't Even Think About It," who helps people understand climate change. Also joining is Elizabeth Segran, Senior Staff Writer at Fast Company, focusing on design and the fashion industry, and author of "The Rocket Years."

This event is multistreamed via Restream.

The following link provides access to a key resource. It directs to an organization dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and promoting solutions.

You can explore their work and

The following link provides access to a key resource. It directs to an organization dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and promoting solutions.

You can explore their work and initiatives by visiting: climaterealityproject.org.

This platform offers valuable information for those seeking to understand and engage with climate reality efforts.

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while also exploring how digital solutions can actively combat the climate crisis.

Kamiya's insights are based on his acclaimed work at the International Energy Agency (IEA), where he coordinates digitalization efforts, tracks clean energy progress, and leads analysis on ICT energy use and mobility. A lead author of the 2017 Digitalization & Energy report, he also contributes to the IEA's climate change work. This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.