Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and

Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. It hosts over 400 annual events for its 20,000 members, covering politics, culture, society, and the economy. Notable speakers have included Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton.

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An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium

An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC) and hemp advocate Doug Fine.

Winters, Oregon's first industrial hemp licensee, aims to plant seeds this spring, relying on the 7606 Federal Farm Bill's "agricultural pilot programs" provision.

Establishing domestic hemp seed stock is vital for rural economic development. Produced by Barry Heidt.

Hundreds of farmworkers and their supporters are in New York City for Wendy's shareholder meeting, demanding improved working conditions for tomato pickers. Organized by the

Hundreds of farmworkers and their supporters are in New York City for Wendy's shareholder meeting, demanding improved working conditions for tomato pickers. Organized by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), the Fair Food campaign, featuring organizer Gerardo Reyes-Chavez, advocates for better wages and workers' rights.

This initiative follows a White House-recognized Social Responsibility Program, which McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, and Taco Bell have already joined. These companies pay an extra penny per pound of tomatoes to raise wages and commit to sourcing from farms that respect workers' rights.

Guided by National Geographic photographer Irene Yee, chef Melissa King explores Oregon's high desert. She pushes physical limits, discovers a vibrant ecosystem, and crafts a meal inspired by the

Guided by National Geographic photographer Irene Yee, chef Melissa King explores Oregon's high desert. She pushes physical limits, discovers a vibrant ecosystem, and crafts a meal inspired by the experience. This content is paid for by Mazda.

National Geographic is a premier source for science, exploration, and adventure, bringing you closer to vital stories. Watch Melissa's journey: [Discovering Resilience in the Oregon high desert](https://youtu.be/mUmkaYV420M).

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Pallavi Mohan is an eminent fashion designer and founder of the globally renowned brand, Not So Serious. An Art graduate with a Bachelor’s in Textile Design from University of Arts London,

Pallavi Mohan is an eminent fashion designer and founder of the globally renowned brand, Not So Serious. An Art graduate with a Bachelor’s in Textile Design from University of Arts London, Mohan's journey began in a small Indian town. Her label masterfully merges western sensibilities with Indian ethos, emphasizing feminine individuality through a witty mix of colors and media.

Mohan's illustrious career includes collaborations with top brands like Roberto Cavalli and Jean Paul Gaultier, and being a Vogue Fashion Fund finalist. Her brand, recognized by India Today as a pioneer in couture, champions simplicity as the ultimate sophistication. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This short film creatively blends a fairy tale narrative with the critical theme of sustainability. It powerfully demonstrates how aerial footage can effectively convey messages about green

This short film creatively blends a fairy tale narrative with the critical theme of sustainability. It powerfully demonstrates how aerial footage can effectively convey messages about green issues.

High-quality video significantly enhances your message, whether promoting renewable energy solutions like turbines and solar panels, or advocating for broader environmental awareness. All footage for this global sustainability film was expertly captured by Skyworks.

For more information, visit Skyworks. (Uploaded January 29, 2011).

Karl-Henrik Robèrt, a Swedish cancer scientist and leading figure in the global sustainability movement, developed the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, also known as The Natural

Karl-Henrik Robèrt, a Swedish cancer scientist and leading figure in the global sustainability movement, developed the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, also known as The Natural Step Framework. This framework provides a scientific approach to implementing sustainability, offering the "missing piece" for effective action.

Arising from extensive consultations across diverse sectors, the framework outlines system conditions for sustainability. Robèrt, an internationally renowned change agent and Blue Planet Prize laureate, even secured the imprimatur of the King of Sweden. You can download a picture book explaining this concept here.

This content was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx here.

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the right to self-determination, emerging from Manitoba's First Nations' rejection of the controversial policy. The documentary highlights this influential paper's role as a catalyst for self-determination. Its premiere was attended by original contributors, including the Women of Wahbung and Dave Courchene Jr.

For more information, to purchase the film and accompanying book/guide, or to view the trailer, visit: ourtomorrowsfilm.com, mfnerc.org/product/our-tomorrows-today-wahbung-1971/, and youtube.com/watch?v=TKhrsMqMWTk.

"Sea Country — Malu Lag" follows marine biologist Tishiko King, a proud Kulkalaig woman, from Masig island to the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, fighting to save her home. It highlights

"Sea Country — Malu Lag" follows marine biologist Tishiko King, a proud Kulkalaig woman, from Masig island to the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, fighting to save her home. It highlights the ocean's healing power and a First Nations community's resolve to protect their culture.

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The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3,

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Closing remarks will be delivered by H.E. Eng. Haitham Alohaly, Governor of the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST) and GSR-25 Chair, Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director BDT, International Telecommunication Union.