Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing global carbon emissions. CSP systems use arrays of revolving mirrors (heliostats) to precisely reflect sunlight into a central receiver, generating immense heat.

Recent advancements in AI and machine learning are making CSP technology smarter, more efficient, and increasingly affordable. Innovators like Heliogen, backed by Bill Gates, leverage software to optimize mirror control, making solar energy cleaner and cheaper than fossil fuels. This progress paves the way for global adoption, as explored in the "Hard Reset" series.

Kashmala Kakakhel, an expert in international climate finance policy, discusses how climate change will determine tomorrow's winners and losers. With over 14 years of experience, she ensures

Kashmala Kakakhel, an expert in international climate finance policy, discusses how climate change will determine tomorrow's winners and losers. With over 14 years of experience, she ensures climate funding meets developing countries' needs and designs projects for international funds.

Since 2016, Kashmala has advised Pakistan's representative to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board. In 2020, as Lead Co-Chair Advisor for over 130 developing nations, she facilitated the approval of 37 projects totaling US$2.1 billion and led the GCF's Strategic Plan update. Her prior leadership at CDKN also significantly advanced climate finance access and contributed to the UN Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage. She is also an author and TEDx speaker. Learn more at TEDx.

TEDxNYUShanghai speaker Ye Huang Zoe is a wildlife conservationist. She led 34 advocacy campaigns against illegal wildlife trade in seven African countries, with multinational companies. Her

TEDxNYUShanghai speaker Ye Huang Zoe is a wildlife conservationist. She led 34 advocacy campaigns against illegal wildlife trade in seven African countries, with multinational companies. Her efforts impacted over 160,000 Chinese in Africa, with 2.6 million views across 50+ media.

She researched wildlife products in Uganda and led youth field research on global conservation, covering protected areas and orangutan conservation. Her impactful work featured on CCTV's "China with me" and "Voice" programs.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Climate change already impacts wildlife habitats, hunting, and fishing. Organizations like Conservation Hawks and Trout Unlimited empower outdoorsmen to advocate for climate solutions, ensuring

Climate change already impacts wildlife habitats, hunting, and fishing. Organizations like Conservation Hawks and Trout Unlimited empower outdoorsmen to advocate for climate solutions, ensuring environmental conservation for future generations.

Todd Tanner, President & Founder of Conservation Hawks, engages America’s 40 million anglers and hunters on climate change. Brian Wagner, a Trout Unlimited leader, serves on the National Leadership Council's Climate Change work group and coordinates youth education.

Drew Eyerly, CCL Conservative Outreach Director, lends a conservative voice to climate solutions, recruiting right-of-center individuals. He previously served in the U.S. Army. Find his full bio: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/?team=andrew-eyerly

Achieving bipartisan climate solutions in our politically polarized times requires us to leave our echo chambers. This Braver Angels Town Hall brings progressives and liberals together with a

Achieving bipartisan climate solutions in our politically polarized times requires us to leave our echo chambers. This Braver Angels Town Hall brings progressives and liberals together with a diverse panel of conservatives. Attendees will discover common ground and understand that true bipartisanship demands conscious effort from all.

The distinguished panel includes Dr. Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels; Jacob Abel, a conservative outreach fellow and spokesperson for RepublicEn.org; Steve Saltwick, co-founder of the Braver Angels Alliance in Central Texas; Ron, a retired teacher and Braver Angels volunteer; Elizabeth Fenner, CCL State Coordinator for California; and Bruce Morlan, co-leader of the CCL Braver Angels Action Team.

Labor unions increasingly support carbon pricing, recognizing its potential to drive business innovation and job creation. Join us to explore this policy and learn how to build relationships with

Labor unions increasingly support carbon pricing, recognizing its potential to drive business innovation and job creation. Join us to explore this policy and learn how to build relationships with labor unions.

Our speakers include John Braxton, Co-President Emeritus of AFT Local 2026 and a founder of US Labor Against the War, who helped originate AFT's climate change resolutions. Peter Knowlton, former General President of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE), brings 35 years of union leadership. Keon Liberato is President & Principal Officer of BMWED-IBT Local 3012. Arlene Grant, an artist and founder of ArlieSpeaks Media, has extensive experience in labor and employment disputes, and actively promotes environmental and social justice.

The California Field Team celebrated American Wetlands Month 2021 with a webinar featuring Rachel Zwillinger, Defenders' water policy advisor.

The discussion covered the ecological

The California Field Team celebrated American Wetlands Month 2021 with a webinar featuring Rachel Zwillinger, Defenders' water policy advisor.

The discussion covered the ecological importance of California wetlands, historical loss, and how policies protect species such as salmon, the endangered giant garter snake, waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors that rely on these vital habitats.

Solving climate change demands bold experiments and a fundamental societal restructuring to achieve carbon neutrality. This massive effort requires global unity, akin to WWII, to reverse

Solving climate change demands bold experiments and a fundamental societal restructuring to achieve carbon neutrality. This massive effort requires global unity, akin to WWII, to reverse polarization and re-establish trust in collective action.

Jan Sendzimir, a systems ecologist with international experience, collaborates with scientists and laypeople to help communities address climate warming risks like droughts, floods, and fires. He uses modeling and field research within participatory processes to guide sustainable development in various river systems and the Sahel region.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Assistant Professor Veronique Oldham will explore how three chemical reactions profoundly shaped our world, answering the question: "What would our oceans look like without oxygen?"

Dr.

Assistant Professor Veronique Oldham will explore how three chemical reactions profoundly shaped our world, answering the question: "What would our oceans look like without oxygen?"

Dr. Oldham, an expert in Chemical Oceanography, began her career studying chemistry in Canada, then researched metals in seawater in Bermuda. After completing her PhD and post-doctoral work, she joined URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography. Her current research focuses on intense redox chemistry in coastal oceans, hydrothermal vents, and polar systems.

This insightful talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx website.

California faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a quarter-million residents seeking help in 2020, driven by high housing costs. In response, a coalition of advocates, including Housing

California faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a quarter-million residents seeking help in 2020, driven by high housing costs. In response, a coalition of advocates, including Housing California and the California Housing Partnership, launched Roadmap Home 2030. This plan offers 57 policy solutions to end homelessness, create affordable homes, protect low-income renters, and ensure racial equity over the next decade, aiming for an equitable future where everyone has a safe place to live.

Join an expert panel on Tuesday, April 27, at 3:00 PM PDT, for a vital conversation on shifting California's housing landscape. Speakers include Ruby Bolaria-Shifrin (CZI), Assemblymember David Chiu, and Tomiquia Moss (All Home). For more information, visit commonwealthclub.org/covid19support. Explore upcoming events, donate, or subscribe for videos.