As climate change worsens wildfires in the American West, National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan introduces Indigenous groups in the Klamath Basin. They are reviving cultural burning

As climate change worsens wildfires in the American West, National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan introduces Indigenous groups in the Klamath Basin. They are reviving cultural burning practices, ancient methods that effectively controlled fires for centuries, offering a crucial way to mitigate catastrophic events.

Discover this vital story and more on "Overheard at National Geographic," a podcast hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs. The podcast features diverse conversations with Nat Geo's experts, exploring science, exploration, and adventure worldwide.

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Join the NHI Speaker Series for "The Brothers Boutelou and the Grass they Barely Knew" with Debbie DeWolf Allen. This talk explores the fascinating origin of the genus name for Blue Grama Grass,

Join the NHI Speaker Series for "The Brothers Boutelou and the Grass they Barely Knew" with Debbie DeWolf Allen. This talk explores the fascinating origin of the genus name for Blue Grama Grass, *Bouteloua gracilis*. While botanical names often describe plants, some honor individuals. Discover the tale behind Bouteloua, intertwining two 18th-century Spanish gardeners, an enlightened king, a New World expedition, and botanical drawings lost for nearly 200 years.

Debbie DeWolf Allen, a Master Gardener and author of "Common Grasses of the Central Arizona Highlands," will guide this journey through botany, history, and exploration. Her field guide is available at the Natural History Institute.

This event highlights key messages from the IPCC's 6th Assessment Report on Climate Change: Physical Science Basis, with a specific focus on Africa.

IPCC authors will present observed and

This event highlights key messages from the IPCC's 6th Assessment Report on Climate Change: Physical Science Basis, with a specific focus on Africa.

IPCC authors will present observed and projected climate change signals across the African continent, including specific insights for the nine IPCC African regions and the West African Monsoon. The event will feature a Q&A breakout session for regional discussions and a demonstration of the interactive Atlas.

Retired four-star U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, drawing on combat experience and work with business leaders, highlights a critical flaw in risk mitigation: focusing only on probability,

Retired four-star U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, drawing on combat experience and work with business leaders, highlights a critical flaw in risk mitigation: focusing only on probability, not the management interface.

His new book, *Risk: A User’s Guide*, co-authored with Anna Butrico, offers a battle-tested system. It proposes a "risk immune system" through ten dimensions of control, enabling proactive anticipation and action against unforeseen challenges. Join General McChrystal to master the unknown.

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Despite strong evidence and technical solutions, our planet is moving "beyond its limits" due to climate change. In her talk, Astghine Pasoyan discusses why this is happening and what can be done

Despite strong evidence and technical solutions, our planet is moving "beyond its limits" due to climate change. In her talk, Astghine Pasoyan discusses why this is happening and what can be done to drive sustainable green transformation.

Pasoyan is a sustainable energy expert, project manager, trainer, and policy advocate with over two decades of experience in CEE and CIS, including multi-million fundraising. She has authored numerous papers and managed significant legal reforms and strategies in energy efficiency and renewable energy across multiple countries. A graduate of Brown University and Yerevan State Economic University, her insights are invaluable.

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Join us for an exclusive talk with journalist and political strategist Jasmyne Cannick. Following wealthy socialite Ed Buck's conviction for crimes including the deaths of Gemmel Moore and Timothy

Join us for an exclusive talk with journalist and political strategist Jasmyne Cannick. Following wealthy socialite Ed Buck's conviction for crimes including the deaths of Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean, Cannick stated, "Ed Buck is going to pay for the crimes he committed...to an entire community of Black men here." Her persistence was crucial in bringing this sordid story to light.

Cannick founded Justice for Gemmel and All of Ed Buck’s Victims, extending her advocacy beyond journalism. She co-founded My Hood Votes and the National Black Justice Coalition, the nation's largest Black LGBTQ civil rights organization. This event is presented by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, established in 1903.

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Geothermal energy, despite lower carbon emissions than coal, is not benign. Projects like Nevada's proposed Baltazor site highlight significant environmental and social costs. Geothermal

Geothermal energy, despite lower carbon emissions than coal, is not benign. Projects like Nevada's proposed Baltazor site highlight significant environmental and social costs. Geothermal development leads to habitat destruction (e.g., in Kenya and for Nevada's Dixie Valley toad) and violent evictions of indigenous communities.

Drilling releases toxic elements like mercury, arsenic, and boron into groundwater. Facilities also cause air pollution, including sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, contributing to acid rain and health issues, as seen in Iceland. Moreover, "enhanced geothermal systems" (EGS) utilize fracking technology, injecting high-pressure slurries that can poison groundwater and induce earthquakes, mirroring problems in the oil and gas industry.

After the Trump administration stripped federal protections from gray wolves, states now control their fate. While California and Colorado celebrate new wolf residents, Wisconsin, Idaho, and

After the Trump administration stripped federal protections from gray wolves, states now control their fate. While California and Colorado celebrate new wolf residents, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Montana are increasing wolf culling.

Our "Saving Life on Earth" webinar on July 8, 2021, featured our experts discussing ongoing efforts to regain wolf protections and how you can help. Learn more at saveourwolves.org.

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and building relationships for climate progress.

Warne notes many Americans lack accurate Native American history knowledge, often receiving a narrow perspective despite over 550 tribes and 200 languages. He emphasizes historical inaccuracies contribute to an "ignorance by design," hindering understanding.

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Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator,

Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator, discusses Native American history and fostering relationships for effective climate progress.

Warne highlights a critical gap in American education regarding diverse Native American histories, noting that many outside the U.S. are better informed. He stresses the importance of accurate historical teaching to overcome ignorance and intolerance.

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