Wastewater presents significant health and environmental challenges, yet it holds potential as a valuable resource. Dr. Vinka Oyanedel-Craver, a Professor at the University of Rhode Island, specializes in transforming wastewater through novel technologies. Her research focuses on environmental nanotechnology, developing nanomaterials for antimicrobial water and wastewater treatment, particularly for rural developing communities.

With over 45 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Oyanedel-Craver's work addresses emerging contaminants and aims to provide sustainable solutions. This presentation was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Advancements in ocean technology will soon enable vast observation of the ocean's 'twilight zone.' Melissa Omand, an Assistant Professor at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, plans to deploy hundreds of tiny glass robots as deep-ocean sentinels. These robots will track the vertical transport and sequestration of carbon from the surface to the deep sea, focusing on the 'biological pump' and the fate of carbon from biological sources like phytoplankton.

This presentation, highlighting Dr. Omand's work, was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

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.

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Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of Lexington, delivers the keynote.

Bishop Stowe advocates for elevating care of creation as a core Church doctrine and a key pro-life issue, serving as Episcopal Advisor for the Catholic Committee of Appalachia and Bishop President of Pax Christi USA. CCL's Dr. Danny Richter will converse with Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and a Republican sponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

Endorsements from prominent Catholic institutions are vital for encouraging Congressional support for The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Andy Panelli and Jessie Snyder will present on effectively securing these statements of support from Catholic colleges, hospitals, and dioceses.

Jessie Snyder, a retired teacher and CCL member, leverages her writing skills to secure endorsements, particularly from Catholic universities. Andy Panelli leads CCL's Catholic Action Team and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Encyclical Working Group, also guiding multi-parish Creation Care Teams.

70 million US Catholics are a powerful force for change in Creation Care. Learn how to effectively promote EICDA through proven messaging, activities, and educational events that engage parishioners.

Andy Panelli, on the leadership team of CCL’s Catholic Action Team and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Encyclical Working Group, and Steve Coleman, a retired engineer and advocate who has helped start Creation Care groups and written on linking moral calls to supporting the Energy Innovation Act, will share their insights.

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Interested in a Creation Care Team (CCT)? CCL’s Steve Coleman and Roger Ingersoll will discuss CCT challenges and successes. Paz Artaza-Regan (Catholic Climate Covenant) will then share CCT resources, including meeting materials, facility suggestions, and policy advocacy.

Paz Artaza-Regan, Catholic Climate Covenant Program Manager, oversees CCTs and develops educational materials. Steve Coleman, a retired engineer, has six years of CCL and Catholic outreach experience, including starting a creation care group and authoring a creation care booklet: http://bit.ly/catholic-ccl.

Roger Ingersoll, a retired ExxonMobil professional and CCL leader, is active in Catholic Action Teams, with global project experience and climate advocacy.

Explore Catholic presentation strategies and the Pope’s 7-year journey to total sustainability, inspired by Laudato Si’. Roger Ingersoll will share insights from over 20 presentations to diverse Catholic and secular audiences, including conservative groups. His extensive experience includes arctic and offshore projects, where he witnessed significant climate changes firsthand.

Juan Rios, a member of the Latinx Catholic Action Team, will discuss effective outreach to Catholic Latinos, leveraging his bilingual skills and commitment to diversifying climate advocacy. Sr. Ricca Dimalibot, a General Councilor with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, will detail climate advocacy within her religious community and their initiation of Pope Francis' 7-year journey to integral ecology. Her congregation has taken a public stand on climate and sustainability, serving communities globally.

This conference features Bishop Robert W. McElroy, a leading advocate for the Catholic Church's climate action, and Jose Aguto, Associate Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, who will discuss the laity's vital role in advocacy.

Explore action opportunities and next steps. Engage with the Monthly Calling Campaign and visit the CCL Catholic Climate Conference Event Page for more details.

The event concludes with actionable steps for caring for Creation and closing remarks from CCL President Madeleine Para, Allan Phillips, Jon Clark, and Jessie Snyder.

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Shantha Bloemen, Founder & Managing Director of Mobility for Africa, introduces a transport revolution for rural Africa. Her initiative uses renewable, community-based solutions to empower women, drawing on two decades at UNICEF and her experiences witnessing women's burdens in Zambia. She co-founded Mobility for Africa in 2018 to make a lasting difference.

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Anglo-French entrepreneur Felicity Fallon co-founded Lake Aid five years ago. Based in Annecy, the charity supports children from asylum-seeking and homeless families, and unaccompanied minors, working to reduce inequality and poverty.

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Martin Putschek, founder of Swimsol (2012), developed SolarSea™, the world's first commercial modular marine-grade floating solar system. Inspired by the Maldives, Swimsol provides solar energy to islands with limited land.

Swimsol's innovation replaces island diesel generators with clean solar. With 55 employees, Swimsol has completed projects in Maldives, Indonesia, Malaysia, and is expanding.

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Circular design is crucial for transitioning to a circular economy, offering a chance to rethink product creation and system design. This episode, powered by Restream, explores who is leading this vital shift.

Join Anne Ascensio, Head of Design at Dassault Systemes, and Sean Carney, Chief Design Officer at Philips. Anne will share lessons from large companies and advice for young designers, while Sean will define circular design and showcase Philips' journey to circularity.

Florida's diamondback terrapins are needlessly drowning in blue crab traps. A simple, effective solution exists: "bycatch reduction devices" (BRDs).

These devices, attached to trap openings, prevent most terrapins from entering, significantly reducing accidental drownings. We are urging Florida to mandate BRDs on all blue crab traps statewide.

Learn more about this vital conservation effort: https://biodiv.us/3bSYlrR

Senator Telena Cruz Nelson of the 36th Guam Legislature emphasizes the importance of Guam's "Inifresi" pledge and raising future stewards, drawing from her island upbringing. A three-term Democratic Senator and Majority Leader, she chairs committees on Education, Infrastructure, and Guåhan Preservation, among others.

A UOG Anthropology graduate, Sen. Nelson served as a US Army Combat Medic, becoming the first female combat veteran elected to the Guam Legislature. She is currently a Major in the Guam National Guard and a former educator. She champions legislation for public safety, education, health, and transparency, advocating for the wellbeing of Guam's people.

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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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Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Hosting over 400 annual events, it has featured a diverse array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, Martin Luther King, and Ronald Reagan.

Matthew Taylor's 'co-ordination theory,' introduced in a new RSA Minimate, offers a framework to understand human motivation and collective action. This theory helps diagnose and solve critical challenges across communities, workplaces, and public institutions, providing a solid base for humanity's future direction.

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At Summit 2019, IDEO CEO Tim Brown and Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs discussed the circular economy's vital role in the design community. This video is brought to you by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and communication.

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