Our August event featured a discussion with Kyle Kammien (CCL) and Hugh Welsh, President & General Counsel of DSM North America. Mr. Welsh leads DSM's legal, government affairs, and sustainability initiatives in the region.

Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, a monthly series spotlighting climate leaders outside CCL. This engaging conversation emphasizes that solving climate change requires diverse policies and perspectives, fostering broad coalitions for effective solutions.

Learn more about DSM North America on Climate, Hugh Welsh, and register for next month's event.

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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Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing barriers as a woman in science, Rubin's work revealed that astronomical objects exaggerate gravity's grip, earning her the National Medal of Science and posthumous honors like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Join us for this "Good Lit" series event on August 26, 2021, featuring Ashley Jean Yeager, author of *Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond: The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin*, in conversation with George Hammond. Learn more and subscribe:

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Los Angeles is one of only two megacities globally where big cats, specifically mountain lions, live within city limits; Mumbai is the other. These mountain lions inhabit the Santa Monica Mountains, just north of the city, including the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

A new report highlights the critical importance of wildlife crossings. These crossings enable Southern California mountain lions to navigate fragmented landscapes safely and significantly reduce the risk of vehicle collisions. Learn more about this vital conservation effort.

On April 14, 2021, Elder Dr. Dave Courchene conducted a Traditional Naming Ceremony for the former Kapyong Barracks at Turtle Lodge, requested by the Treaty 1 Governing Council. The Anishinaabe name unveiled was Naawi-Oodena, meaning “The Centre of the Heart and Community.”

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness fosters reconnection to Earth and shares ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws.

Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org or follow us on Facebook (@turtlelodge), Twitter (@turtlelodge), and Instagram (@theturtlelodge).

Carbon pricing offers a rapid solution to reduce America's carbon pollution, aiming for a 50% decrease by the decade's end. This system involves a carbon tax on fossil fuel companies, which drives the economy towards clean energy adoption.

To ensure affordability, a carbon cashback or dividend mechanism is implemented. This makes the transition economically feasible for individuals and small businesses alike.

This video features Dame Ellen MacArthur with Christiana Figueres (Global Optimism), and Jocelyn Blériot with Minister Carolina Schmidt (Chile), discussing climate change and the circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights.

Subscribe for more insightful videos on our YouTube channel. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Alysia Garmulewicz, Associate Professor of the circular economy at Universidad de Santiago de Chile, discussed rethinking supply chains. This presentation occurred at Summit 21, a three-day event live-streamed in June 2021, which focused on climate and the circular economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights. For more, subscribe to their YouTube channel, visit their website, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

A data visualization highlights trucking accidents, deaths, and injuries on a hazardous California route. This route is where ExxonMobil plans to truck offshore oil to market. Data is based on CHP records from 2015-2021.

A video for media use is available for download here. Find more information here. Credit: Curt Bradley/Center for Biological Diversity.

Achieving net-zero emissions demands more than just renewable energy; it requires fixing the economy to fix the climate. This episode explores the interconnected solutions to the climate crisis and how businesses can make and measure progress.

Featured speakers include Christiana Figueres (Global Optimism), Erin Billman (Science-Based Targets Network), and Charles Redfield (Walmart US).

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Young CCL members nationwide are actively contacting their representatives, advocating for the inclusion of carbon pricing in budget legislation. Lawmakers highly value these direct messages from constituents.

CCL's online platform makes it simple to reach your representatives. Take action now to support a price on carbon by visiting: cclusa.org/house

Effective listening is a valuable asset, crucial for tasks ranging from lobbying Congress to recruiting grassroots volunteers. This month, our guest Pamela Benson Owens will coach us on constructive listening techniques.

Pamela, President and CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc., specializes in helping for-profit, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. She uses humor and honest storytelling to create memorable, actionable strategies that empower organizations to achieve their objectives.

Join CCL Communications Coordinator Steve Valk for a webinar designed to boost your confidence in writing effective letters to the editor and building key press relationships. This training clarifies the role of media and CCL media managers, reviews CCL's four main engagement strategies, and details available resources from the Communications Team for your local media work.

The session covers essential topics such as media's role, manager responsibilities, and engagement opportunities. Access the presentation slides here and find additional training materials on the CCL Community Training Page here.

Join CCL Education & Engagement Director Brett Cease and CCL Michigan Liaisons Coordinator Lisa DelBuono, MD, for a training on Climate Interactive's En-ROADS climate policy simulator, built with MIT Sloan. This session will review the tool's background, details, and how to host your own simulation events.

Lisa demonstrates sample presentations exploring carbon pricing (e.g., Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act) and other climate strategies. Examples for progressive (video) and conservative (video) audiences highlight impacts on energy, land use, and agriculture.

Access presentation slides (cclusa.org/enroads-update), the En-ROADS Simulator (en-roads.org), and further training (learn.climateinteractive.org). Share your experiences on CCL Community’s Forums (community.citizensclimate.org/forums).

Join CCL's Media Manager Ashley Hunt-Martorano for a training on TikTok. This session will introduce you to the platform, including CCL's active channel ([@citizensclimate](https://www.tiktok.com/@citizensclimate)), and enhance your group's use of TikTok to achieve social media goals and interact with millions of users.

The training covers key topics such as "Why TikTok," "What is TikTok," "Getting Started," and "CCL's TikTok Strategy."

Access presentation slides [here](https://cclusa.org/tiktok-slides) and join the TikTok Forum in the Social Media Action Team on CCL Community [here](https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/discuss/975/3102).

Licypriya Kangujam, a 9-year-old environmental activist from Manipur, advocates for children to be central to the climate change fight. One of the world's youngest climate activists, she addressed global leaders at the 2019 UN Climate Conference (COP25) in Madrid, urging immediate action.

Since 2018, Licypriya has campaigned for India's climate action, advocating for new anti-pollution laws and mandatory climate literacy in schools. Despite her age, she commands global attention, spearheading events and submitting memorandums to the UN Secretary-General.

As TEDxMICA's youngest speaker, she makes her intent felt. This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Unlike linear economies focused on consumption and disposal, a circular economy fosters sustainable prosperity, jobs, and resilience. Tim Brown, chair of IDEO, highlights how this model enables growth and abundance without planetary damage.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates this transition through business, learning, insights, and analysis.

Explore more about our work and subscribe for insights from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Connect via our YouTube channel, website, or social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

An online high-level side event at HLPF 2021 highlighted "The Case of the Juncao Technology."

This discussion took place on July 13, 2021.

This TEDx event was independently organized by volunteers. Guidelines for TEDx organizers are available here, and you can learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Winy Maas, Founding Partner and Principal Architect of MVRDV (www.mvrdv.com), is internationally acclaimed for innovative urban planning and architecture. Advocating for denser, greener, and more livable cities, Maas challenges established design standards to reimagine how we live, work, and play.

Beyond MVRDV, Maas leads TU Delft’s The Why Factory, a think tank he established in 2008. He is also a professor, widely published, and serves on numerous design boards and juries.