While visiting places like Peru, Kazakhstan and Amsterdam, learn from author Michael Pollan as he explains the natural

While visiting places like Peru, Kazakhstan and Amsterdam, learn from author Michael Pollan as he explains the natural history of apples, tulips, marijuana and potatoes and describes how common plants such as these deftly manipulate human desires. Feature available on Netflix.

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Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Spence spoke to Googlers in Mountain View on May 24, 2011 about his book The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World.

The Next Convergence is certain to spark a heated debate how best to move forward in the post-crisis period and reset the balance between national and international economic interests, and short-term fixes and long-term sustainability.

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Join Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, and Science Policy Network leader Dana Nuccitelli for the next Ask Me Anything that answers CCL volunteer climate

Join Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, and Science Policy Network leader Dana Nuccitelli for the next Ask Me Anything that answers CCL volunteer climate science questions. Dr. Mann, Keynote for CCL's 2016 International Conference, is also director of the Penn State Earth System Science Center (ESSC) and the author of several books including his most recent work, The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back our Planet. More information: More About Dr. Mann: https://michaelmann.net/ Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join CCL's Science Policy Network: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/1773 CCL Community’s Climate Science Basics: community.citizensclimate.org/topics/climate-change-science/basics Dr. Mann's 2016 CCL Conference Keynote: https://youtu.be/IX-65c1DPzg

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Nicole Crooks and Michael Clarkson shed light on how climate change disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities. They share their first-hand experience of climate gentrification occurring in the

Nicole Crooks and Michael Clarkson shed light on how climate change disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities. They share their first-hand experience of climate gentrification occurring in the historically Black neighborhood of Overtown, Miami, and empower us to take stand for vulnerable communities whose legacies are being erased in the face of climate change. Co-founder of KonsciousKontraktors Ink and CEO of Ti Ayiti Preparedness And Relief Institution (TAPARI) A resident of Overtown and as such, has experienced Miami’s climate justice issues first hand. Because of this, she was inspired to co-found the Black Butterfly Collective - an environmental justice and wellness project that educates and supports Black women in the fight against climate change. 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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This talk was shown live at TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete, online event, 17.10.2020 Theme: ‘Making sense of climate change on Crete: Taking Action’ This talk explains how climate

This talk was shown live at TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete, online event, 17.10.2020 Theme: ‘Making sense of climate change on Crete: Taking Action’ This talk explains how climate change is driving global shifts in sustainable finance. Climate change is driving banking, insurance, and investments. Incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into business strategy and finance is becoming mandatory. [email protected] Founder & Managing Director, Global Sustain Group www.globalsustaingroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-spanos-6a748b4 #sustainable finance #ESG #EU Green Deal #sustainability #responsible investments #climate change Michael is an Expert Advisor to the European Commission on the Sustainable Development Goals, a member of the founding secretariat of the United Nations Global Compact Network Hellas, member of the Board of Directors of the CEO Clubs, Greece & of the Sustainability Advisory Council of FMC Corporation (USA). He leads projects in sustainable finance, strategy, non-financial reporting, sustainability activities and ESG performance. He speaks at international events and produces global publications on responsible investments, sustainable leadership and innovation. Collaborating with organisations such as PRI, Global Compact, GRI, TCFD, Social Value, European Commission and Parliament, EBRD and EIB. He has held senior positions in a venture capital firm, an investment fund and in the ICAP Group consulting firm. He is a visiting lecturer on the International MBA program AUEB, the Cyprus International Institute of Management and the Maastricht School of Management (Kuwait). 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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Research investigator Michael Hendryx studies mountaintop removal, an explosive type of surface coal mining used in Appalachia that comes with unexpected health hazards. In this data-packed talk,

Research investigator Michael Hendryx studies mountaintop removal, an explosive type of surface coal mining used in Appalachia that comes with unexpected health hazards. In this data-packed talk, Hendryx presents his research and tells the story of the pushback he's received from the coal industry, advocating for the ethical obligation scientists have to speak the truth. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED

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Join Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, and Science Policy Network leader Dana Nuccitelli for the next Ask Me Anything that answers CCL volunteer climate

Join Dr. Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, and Science Policy Network leader Dana Nuccitelli for the next Ask Me Anything that answers CCL volunteer climate science questions. Dr. Mann, Keynote for CCL's 2016 International Conference, is also director of the Penn State Earth System Science Center (ESSC) and the author of several books including his most recent work, The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back our Planet. More information: More About Dr. Mann: https://michaelmann.net/ Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join CCL's Science Policy Network: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/1773 CCL Community’s Climate Science Basics: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/climate-change-science/basics

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