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John Lanier, Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, continues his grandfather Ray C. Anderson's environmental legacy. He advocates for a holistic climate change approach, exemplified by Drawdown Georgia, which tackles emissions and social issues like unemployment and hunger.

Lanier serves on the Southface Institute board and authored “Mid-Course Correction Revisited,” an update to his grandfather’s book. He holds a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and economics from the University of Virginia.

John Trudell was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. His first CD features powerful spoken word. Learn more about this influential figure by exploring his

John Trudell was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. His first CD features powerful spoken word. Learn more about this influential figure by exploring his music and the documentary about his life, available here.

Trudell served as spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes during the 1969 Alcatraz takeover, broadcasting as *Radio Free Alcatraz*. Throughout the 1970s, he chaired the American Indian Movement.

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream"

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream" focused on a society at peace with its conscience, living in harmony with all life, and practicing compassionate ecosystem stewardship.

A powerful advocate for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future, Robbins has spoken at major conferences, received prestigious honors like the Rachel Carson Award, and appeared on national shows. He co-founded and presides over the Food Revolution Network, which empowers over 600,000 members to transform food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.

Business support for climate action can significantly influence Congress. Join CCL volunteers Steffi Rausch and Alex Amonette to learn how to build relationships with businesses and chambers of

Business support for climate action can significantly influence Congress. Join CCL volunteers Steffi Rausch and Alex Amonette to learn how to build relationships with businesses and chambers of commerce, secure endorsements, and advance advocacy efforts.

Steffi, an Asheville CCL lead and co-lead of national campaigns, has secured over 100 endorsements. Alex, a long-time CCL volunteer and Chamber of Commerce member, offers practical business engagement insights. Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative, builds crucial business coalitions supporting CCL's policy goals. His full bio is available here.

An interview with Father John Rausch of the