Senator Telena Cruz Nelson of the 36th Guam Legislature raises the importance of Guam's pledge "Inifresi" and illustrates the value of raising the next generation of stewards through the lens of her

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson of the 36th Guam Legislature raises the importance of Guam's pledge "Inifresi" and illustrates the value of raising the next generation of stewards through the lens of her island upbringing. Sen. Nelson is a 3-term Dem. senator serving as Majority Leader in the 36th Guam Legislature. She is the Chairwoman of the Committee on Education & Infrastructural Advancement, Border Protection & Maritime Transportation, Guåhan Preservation and Self-Determination, Fed. and Foreign Relations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the UOG. She enlisted in the US Army as a Combat Medic and became the first female combat veteran elected to the Guam Legislature. She is serving as a Major in the Guam National Guard and held multiple educator positions over several years as a Science & Physical Ed Teacher and has strongly advocated for the health, safety, and wellbeing of the People of Guam, & championed legislation addressing education, public safety, infrastructure, natural resources, unemployment & substance abuse. Her active engagement in her island community aided her efforts to increasing the quality of life and prioritizing transparency and accountability of Guam’s gov't. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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In an increasingly urbanized and digitized world, many people live separated from nature. Today we’re discussing engaging with nature in the digital age. Melting glaciers and changing ecosystems

In an increasingly urbanized and digitized world, many people live separated from nature. Today we’re discussing engaging with nature in the digital age. Melting glaciers and changing ecosystems provided some of the earliest signals that humans are changing our environment on a global scale, and at an unprecedented speed but in an increasingly urbanized and digitize world many people are separated from mother nature and they don't deeply understand how climate impacts them around them. And later in the show: Although many climate conversations talk about impacts on future generations, all too often those younger generations are not at the table or in the room. So how are young people taking charge of their climate future? For Isha Clarke, a high school student and activist from Oakland, California, by speaking truth to the senior U.S. Senator from her state. “I think that truth is respectful and that you can speak truth in a way that is compassionate and authentic,” says Clarke, who recently gained fame for a viral video in which she confronts Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein over the Green New Deal. “I think the conversation now isn’t really about Senator Feinstein anymore,” Clarke says as she reflects on that experience and the ensuing coverage, “it's really about politicians in general and power holders in general, who aren’t and haven't been taking the necessary steps to reverse this climate crisis." Feeling a similar frustration at her elders’ failure to act more urgently, 14-year old Sarah Goody organized a climate strike in San Francisco. “Why study for a future that’s not gonna exist?” says Sarah in response to passers-by who question why she’s sitting on a sidewalk rather than in a classroom, “I need to be here now and fighting now for my future.” Sitting alone outside iconic buildings can be a lonely endeavor, so other slightly-less young activists have found their climate calling by getting involved in more organized movements. #letstalkclimate https://climateone.org/ Connected to Nature 3:22 Screen Time 5:54 People in nature with their phone 9:04 Youth Action on Climate 14:47 Fighting for the Future Now 20:41

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West Virginian Brandon Dennison works as the CEO of Coalfield Development towards creating resilient communities and job opportunities across Appalachia. He's asking Senator Manchin to take bold

West Virginian Brandon Dennison works as the CEO of Coalfield Development towards creating resilient communities and job opportunities across Appalachia. He's asking Senator Manchin to take bold action on climate change.

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Join Morgan McCue, CCL's Legislative Coordinator for a legislative update that explores the key elements behind how the Save Our Future Act is designed and highlights CCL’s interpretation of this

Join Morgan McCue, CCL's Legislative Coordinator for a legislative update that explores the key elements behind how the Save Our Future Act is designed and highlights CCL’s interpretation of this landmark carbon pricing policy. Today, June 16, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Senator Brian Schatz introduced a new carbon pricing bill called “The Save Our Future Act.” In the 116th Congress, Sens. Whitehouse, Schatz Heinrich and Gillibrand introduced a similar bill called the The American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2019 (S.1128; 116th). This legislation would place an ambitious price on carbon to reduce America's emissions, while also addressing long-standing environmental justice concerns, investing in coal communities to support their transition to a clean energy economy, and protecting American households by providing regular rebates and funding for further emissions reductions. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:14) Fees (5:38) Revenues (12:32) Additional Resources More information on CCL Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/220 Presentation Slides:

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