Asukulu Songolo, a junior at Central Catholic in Portland, is an immigrant and child of war refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He explores his family's history, seeking to bring positive change to his true home.

Passionate about social justice, Asukulu actively promotes marginalized groups through his school's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council and African American Students United. In August 2019, he founded The Congo Peace Project, a grassroots movement dedicated to realizing menstrual hygiene and educational opportunities for all Congolese people.

Beyond his activism, Asukulu enjoys track and field. He plans to pursue International Relations and Business, driven by interests in social entrepreneurship and global politics. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Keri Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES, will discuss "Addressing Health Equity using the MISTAH model." She serves as Chief of Health Policy and Administration at The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority, where she leads the Community Health Awareness and Prevention Office and other key programs.

Dr. Norris previously worked at the CDC as a health scientist, evaluator, and epidemiologist. She possesses extensive experience in eliminating health disparities for vulnerable populations in the United States and has served as adjunct faculty at several universities. She is also the author of two books, including #KeriOn.

This talk was part of a TEDxEmory event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Rob Silberstein, born with a severe joint and muscular disability, is a lifelong learner who achieved multiple degrees, including medicine and law. He made history as Australia's first registered medical doctor with a substantial physical disability, subsequently becoming a powerhouse in commercial law.

Combining his unique qualifications, Dr. Silberstein dedicates his life to advocating for equal access to education and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities. He runs Silberstein & Associates with his wife, Jessica, and continues this vital work through The Northcott Society and Northcott Innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The stonefish injects venom potent enough to kill an adult in under an hour. While extremely painful, this venom is used for defense against predators, not for capturing prey, effectively deterring even the strongest threats. Learn more on our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/32OI0PC

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An AIEF Scholarship offers more than just Year 12 education. It integrates students into a vibrant community of over 1,000 young Indigenous individuals across Australia, fostering connections as they work, live, and study.

We are pleased to welcome the Class of 2020 to our alumni network. This welcome includes a special video created by AIEF Alum Jayden Moyle (St Joseph’s Nudgee College, 2012).

A new short film features AIEF Scholarship Student Taryn, from Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, and her mentor, Merydith Clark.

The film highlights the successful partnership between AIEF and HSBC Australia, showcasing its positive impact.

Unngoorra Harbour, an alum of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), congratulates the Class of 2020 on their achievements.

Unngoorra attended Queensland University of Technology and St Joseph's Nudgee College, graduating in 2015.

Discover five of the ocean's most bizarre creatures. Explore our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/34VjXkO) for more fascinating insights.

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Nate Liebenberg, co-founder of idiveblue.com, champions awareness regarding the severe impact of throwaway plastics. These pollutants devastate marine species, contaminate our precious waters, and ultimately endanger human well-being.

Join us for a crucial discussion on ocean conservation and discover how we can collectively safeguard these vital ecosystems.

Yale's Climate Change Communication research challenges common assumptions about American climate beliefs, revealing broad support for climate policies across the country. Their findings offer insights for anyone interested in public opinion on climate change.

Join Dr. Jennifer Marlon in a webinar to explore customizable Climate Opinion Factsheets. These tools help users understand public support for climate policies in specific states, congressional districts, and counties.

Access related resources, including Political Comparison Maps, Custom Factsheets, Opinion Maps, and Presentation Slides. For more reports or to join their mailing list, visit climatecommunication.yale.edu or contact them at climatechange@yale.edu.

Released August 29th, 2020, this podcast episode explores the powerful role of art in understanding and processing climate change. Listen here: Art and Identity in a Time of Climate Change.

Guests include poet Clara Fang, who shares her work and discusses poetry's connection to nature. Photographer and writer Princella Talley highlights art's vital role in her life and addresses challenges for people of color in climate spaces. Dr. Krista Hiser, a professor, differentiates climate fiction from science fiction, advocating for more constructive climate conversations beyond apocalyptic narratives.

Share your thoughts via voicemail at 518.595.9414 or email radio@citizensclimate.org. Find us on major podcast platforms and connect with other listeners on social media @CitizensCRadio.

Great white sharks, powerful apex predators, face extinction risk. New research indicates they are among one-third of marine megafauna species threatened over the next century. Worst-case projections suggest 62% of shark species could be lost.

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Leopard slugs exhibit a beautifully bizarre mating ritual. Each hermaphroditic individual, preferring coupling over self-fertilization, climbs a tree or rock at night. They then lower themselves on a mucus tether, entwining their bodies. Gravity assists in deploying their oversized penises, which emerge from the right side of their heads.

Once coitus is complete, both slugs ascend the mucus tether, with the one bringing up the rear consuming it. Learn more about this fascinating process at the BBC. Footage for such observations is often provided by sources like Bernoid.com.

Triggerfish are named for their unique dorsal fin, which locks upright for protection. The large first spine is secured by the second, and can only be lowered when the second spine is pulled back, much like a trigger. Learn more about these fascinating fish here.

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Sir Ken Robinson's "Finding Your Element" guides individuals to discover their passions and purpose. He asserts that "To be in your element you have to love it," offering principles and tools to help people find work they enjoy, leading to contentment.

Robinson believes strategic changes in personal and professional life are possible as one finds their element. This program was produced by Michael Rose for American Public Television.

Join Michael Gerrard, Columbia Law School professor and Sabin Center Director, for a training on Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization. His team's "legal playbook" identifies over 1,000 model laws to help the U.S. achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Gerrard will outline needed federal, state, and local legal changes and demonstrate how CCL volunteers can engage legislators with these model laws. The training covers key topics like legal tools and mobilizing pro bono lawyers.

For more information, visit: Join CCL, Model Laws for Deep Decarbonization, and Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization.

Insect populations, from monarchs to bumble bees, are rapidly declining worldwide due to pesticides, development, and other threats. These vital creatures are essential for healthy ecosystems and human well-being.

Join our upcoming "Saving Life on Earth" webinar to learn about the "Saving the Insects" campaign and how you can help. Center senior scientists Tara Cornelisse and Tierra Curry will present.

Craig Santos Perez is a Professor in the English Department at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He specializes in creative writing, eco-poetry, and Pacific literature, and is affiliate faculty with the Center for Pacific Islands Studies and the Indigenous Politics Program.

Perez's leadership roles include serving as Chair of the Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander Board (2017-2020) and as Director of the Creative Program (2014-2016, 2019-2020).

The discussion underscored the critical importance of human connection. Our minds naturally foster honor, respect, and good treatment towards those we feel connected with, a principle evident in our daily group interactions.

However, we have allowed divisiveness and fear to turn us against each other. The imperative now is to expand this sense of connection beyond our immediate circles, embracing a larger group: one humanity.

Video courtesy of the Omega Institute.

Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones (born September 20, 1968) is an American news commentator, author, and non-practicing attorney. He co-founded several nonprofit organizations, including the Dream Corps, a "social justice accelerator" that operates three advocacy initiatives: #cut50, #Yeswecode, and Green for All.