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Leading with Innovation to Address Climate Change

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Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, and former EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson oversees efforts to minimize Apple's impact on the environment by addressing climate change through renewable energy and energy efficiency, using greener materials, and inventing new ways to conserve precious resources. Join White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer Andrew Mayock...

Impact of Hydropower on Carbon Emissions and River Ecosystem Protection

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Construction of major reservoirs and dams is nothing new. While their construction in some countries has slowed down or stopped ( i.e., United States), many nations especially in developing world is continuing. These structures play an important role in regulating river flow and serving multiple purposes including flood control, water supply and power generation among...

Lunch & Learn – State Approaches to the Clean Energy Transition: Perspectives from California, Washington, and Wisconsin

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Over the last decade, California has developed a nation-leading suite of clean energy and emissions reduction strategies, building and adjusting a comprehensive fleet of programs across a wide range of sectors. In 2021, Washington enacted a suite of cap-and trade, low-carbon fuels, and environmental justice legislation, combining multiple strategies that other states have implemented iteratively...

Industry Engagement & Sustainability Research Series

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Speaker: Dan Ruzicka, PhD; Innovation Sourcing Business Partner at Bayer Crop Science Dr. Ruzicka will be speaking on Bayer's different divisions, and will focus on their crop science division with relation to Industry-University Engagement strategies, sustainability efforts, and hiring/internship opportunities. REGISTER HERE

Lunch Chat: The Secret Power of Beavers

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For centuries, beavers have been known for their ability to provide ecosystem services. By damming rivers and creating ponds, beavers create new habitats for many plants and animals. In fact,...

Sustainability Happy Hour and Recycling Center Tour

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Acterra’s Young Professionals Group is excited to co-host a virtual tour of the Shoreway Environmental Center, in conjunction with RethinkWaste! Join us for a fascinating virtual tour of Shoreway’s recycling...

Lessons from La Frontera: Conserving Earthen Architecture in the U.S./Mexico Borderland

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The Sonoran Desert has been home to diverse cultures. Many tangible remains of the interactions between them remain in the landscape in various stages of decay. In this talk, the author will share his observations on conserving these remains as a newcomer to the region and how his border experience has shaped his understanding of...

Community in Restoration: Career Panel for Young Adults

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Santa Monica Mountains (SAMO) Fund will be hosting a Career Panel for high school graduates, college level students, or people who are interested in pursuing Conservation, Habitat Restoration, and Nursery work. Entering careers in conservation and habitat restoration can be daunting. Whether you are in school, changing careers, or come from a background where these...

Methane Webinar Series: Reducing Methane Emissions from Agricultural Rice Cultivation and Livestock in California and China

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Registration is free but required. Methane is responsible for approximately 20 percent of current global warming, and methane emissions continue to increase worldwide. For both California and China, one potential shared avenue for reducing methane is through more sustainable agricultural practices, as agriculture is a major source of methane emissions in these two regions. What...

National EV Charging Initiative Western Summit

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The National EV Charging Initiative seeks to spur bold actions in the public and private sectors to fully realize the opportunities presented by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Working together, we will go beyond ‘Business as Usual’ to address financing challenges, leverage our progress to date, and unlock public and private capital to scale...