The East Bay Sanctuary, founded in 1982, assists refugees, particularly Maya, fleeing violence and persecution from Central America's Northern Triangle. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, it has helped thousands, anticipating its 4,000th asylum case win this summer. Michael Smith, Director of the Refugee Rights Program, joined in 1984. An anthropologist, he has received awards from Helen Bamber, the Dalai Lama, and Berkeley Law for his work.

MLF Organizer Patrick O'Reilly presents Michael Smith. The Commonwealth Club of California, founded 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosting over 400 annual events. For more: Subscribe, Events, Membership, Donate, Watch & Listen.

As companies increasingly focus on reducing emissions and environmental impact, our May 11th episode of The Circular Economy Show explored how circular economy practices can help meet climate targets.

The episode featured insights from Project Drawdown, MUD Jeans, and Volvo Cars, highlighting circular economy solutions to tackle climate change.

For more, watch the full episode. Explore more on circular economy and climate change, find additional episodes, or learn more about our work.

American bumblebees, iconic for their fuzzy appearance, are experiencing rapid population declines.

The Center for Biological Diversity is working to secure protections for these vital pollinators under the Endangered Species Act.

You can help ensure #NoBeeLeftBeehind. Learn more and support their conservation efforts: biodiv.us/36OeFYu

Alex Brill testified before the Senate Committee on Finance on April 27, 2021, at a hearing concerning climate change.

Read his full statement here: Alex Brill's Climate Change Testimony.

U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), an original cosponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 2307), champions climate policies to drastically reduce carbon, address environmental injustice, and transition to clean energy. He serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Support this vital legislation. Email your member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 2307 using our online tool: Email Congress.

Pope Francis emphasized the necessity of carbon pricing and urged corporate leaders to act on climate change at a June 2019 Vatican Summit. For more details, see the Pope's statement.

Furthering this call, the Catholic Climate Covenant encourages support for the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 2307) through an online form to Congress. Additionally, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offers guidelines for legislative action on climate change.

Sen. Coons champions H.R. 2307, legislation vital for addressing climate change through a price on carbon and carbon cashback.

Urge your member of Congress to cosponsor this bill. Email them directly using our online tool: cclusa.org/write.

Watch a brief video to hear Senator Murkowski's insights on carbon pricing. Understanding these perspectives is crucial for effective climate advocacy.

Next, use our online tool to email your member of Congress. Urge them to cosponsor H.R. 2307, a vital bill supporting a price on carbon. Email Congress Here.

Watch our short video to see the many well-known leaders who support a price on carbon.

Afterward, email your member of Congress using our online tool.

Ask them to cosponsor H.R. 2307. Access the tool here: cclusa.org/write.

Guillaume de Morsier, a Swiss architect and urban designer at Kunik de Morsier, develops a radical approach to ecological urban transformation, blending secular traditions with innovative future ideas.

His intervention was the fourth part of "The Architecture of Transition" conference, which explored how our built environment shapes sustainable futures. Imagination, precision, and agency are vital traits for creative design in this context.

Find other interventions [here](https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDxTalks/search?query=braillard). This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx [here](https://www.ted.com/tedx).

Architect Stefano Boeri, president of Triennale di Milano and a member of the Greater Geneva international consultation group, explored urban sustainability. He emphasized cities as dynamic social spaces that open new horizons for development.

Boeri's intervention, featuring collaborators like Michel Desvigne, was part of "The Architecture of Transition" conference. This series explores how the built environment is central to future sustainable lives, demanding imagination and precise agency for change.

Find other interventions from the conference here: YouTube. Learn more about TEDx events at TED.com/tedx.

Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and a Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Passionate about environmental health, she also chairs the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter's 20's & 30's group. Mayra holds a Bachelor's in Health Science from California State University, Long Beach, and enjoys outdoor activities with her husband.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

We face a critical choice: prioritize life on Earth or perpetuate consumeristic industrial culture. All evidence indicates we cannot sustain both.

This urgent message, from a video recorded last week, underscores the fight to #ProtectThackerPass. It highlights concerns about #Lithium mining in #Nevada, #Greenwashing, and its impact on places like #Peeheemuhuh, challenging what are seen as #brightgreenlies.

Your participation is vital in this effort. #weneedyouhere.

Explore seven tree varieties, along with helpful conifers and shrubs, that feed and shelter pollinators. This springtime parade will simplify your garden choices.

Sarah Blake, an HR professional with 20+ years in talent management, founded Earthology after studying Sustainability at Cambridge. She helps companies and individuals adopt sustainable practices, emphasizing SDG 17 and teamwork for climate action. Sarah enables businesses to be "Planet Positive," reducing risk, retaining staff, and increasing revenue. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Climate change severely impacts regions like the Gulf of Mexico, threatening livelihoods. Young people, disproportionately affected, are leading the fight for environmental policy but are often excluded from critical solution discussions. Including diverse young environmentalists is crucial for effective action.

Armon Alex, a young climate activist, co-founded the Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit and Project WAVES, a student-led water quality initiative. He empowers young leaders in climate communication and serves on Corpus Christi's Environmental Task Force. Maggie Peacock, also a co-founder of the Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit, works with youth organizations and hosts community events. Both advocate for diverse perspectives in global climate solutions. Learn more: [Armon Alex](https://linktr.ee/ArmonAlex), [Maggie Peacock](https://www.facebook.com/maggie.peacock.9066/), [TEDx](https://www.ted.com/tedx).

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.

For more information and to connect with the Commonwealth Club, visit their events page, YouTube channel, or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Consider membership or donating.

Laura Vicaria, CSR Manager at MUD Jeans, discusses their circular business model, highlighting how leasing jeans offers customers a new way to reduce environmental impact.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications.

Subscribe for more videos on their YouTube channel. Learn more about their work and connect via their website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

This training, led by CCL Board Chair Dr. Ross Astoria, explores Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs). It covers BCA fundamentals, constitutional and trade legality, practical implementation, and associated constraints.

Key topics include the history of international trade, tariffs, BCA design for fossil fuels and carbon-intensive goods, and global diplomacy considerations.

Further resources are available: a separate Q&A video, presentation slides, and the CCL Community Training Page.

This TEDx talk presents a unique perspective: Africa's energy deficit as an opportunity to lead global renewable energy acceleration. Gassim, originally from Guinea and fluent in six languages, holds an MBA from Dongguk University. He is an experienced project manager and international development consultant, specializing in renewable energy across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Gassim is dedicated to empowering the next generation of African leaders by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to the continent's education and business sectors. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Jonathan Kolby, long fascinated by reptiles and amphibians, is dedicated to preventing their extinction in Honduras. A global chytrid fungus outbreak severely threatens frog populations, especially in cloud forests like Cusuco National Park.

Kolby founded the Honduras Amphibian Conservation and Rescue Center to treat sick frogs from Cusuco, preparing them for reintroduction. His mission also includes sharing Honduras' incredible biodiversity and fostering greater involvement of local students in conservation.

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