Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee

Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee will discuss the natural world's relationship with the sacred in India, especially in the Anthropocene.

Ray, author of *Climate Change and the Art of Devotion*, examines ecologically grounded theology. Mukherjee's art focuses on ecology and culture, often featuring the banyan tree. Their conversation will prompt reflection on art's role in contemporary climate, health, and sacred concerns.

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Balaji, also known as Balls, is a marketer, stand-up comedian, and ardent Carnatic music enthusiast. He founded the first and only forum for open mics dedicated exclusively to Carnatic

Balaji, also known as Balls, is a marketer, stand-up comedian, and ardent Carnatic music enthusiast. He founded the first and only forum for open mics dedicated exclusively to Carnatic music.

His initiative aims to make the genre more accessible, democratic, and merit-based. He applies best practices from the stand-up comedy world to nurture both emerging and established musicians.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

On Earth Day 2020, we reflect on our place in the natural world and how individual choices impact the future of our planet.

To deepen your understanding of environmental challenges and

On Earth Day 2020, we reflect on our place in the natural world and how individual choices impact the future of our planet.

To deepen your understanding of environmental challenges and solutions, explore insights from experts and resources such as Ed Winters, Al Gore, Katherine Wilkinson, Zaria Forman, Kris Tompkins, Plastic Ocean, and Duncan Stewart.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of "The Gift of Forgiveness," offers insights into navigating the challenging path to healing through forgiveness. Drawing on personal experiences and

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of "The Gift of Forgiveness," offers insights into navigating the challenging path to healing through forgiveness. Drawing on personal experiences and first-hand accounts, her book illuminates how to find peace and acceptance.

Join Katherine in conversation with Kelly Corrigan to explore the power of forgiveness. Purchase your copy of "The Gift of Forgiveness" (limited signed stock available) at Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/KSPGiftofForgiveness.

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The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The Zetema Project, discuss their strategies for coping with this historic crisis.

This program is generously supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the Canet Foundation, and other funders. For more information, including videos, events, membership, and donation options, visit the Commonwealth Club website. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear and stress. To nurture happiness during these unprecedented times, Dr. Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and professor at

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear and stress. To nurture happiness during these unprecedented times, Dr. Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and professor at UC Berkeley, joins INFORUM. He will share stories, tips, and resources to help listeners cope with challenges like social distancing, financial stress, and how to thrive.

This program is supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Canet Foundation. For more information, upcoming events, or to become a member, visit commonwealthclub.org. You can also donate to support the Club.

Art and design are fundamental to civilization's heritage and future, fostering the creativity essential for innovation. Dr. Parul Bhatnagar, with 37 years of experience in textiles and

Art and design are fundamental to civilization's heritage and future, fostering the creativity essential for innovation. Dr. Parul Bhatnagar, with 37 years of experience in textiles and management, dedicated three decades to researching traditional Indian textiles. Inspired by diverse elements like texture and color, her work aims to uplift rural and backward communities.

She has served in significant roles, including Advisor to Hastshilp Vikas Nigam and consultant for product design. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Despite pledges to limit global warming, climate change is a current reality, and success seems unlikely. This panel explores how to advance ethical leadership for climate justice globally,

Despite pledges to limit global warming, climate change is a current reality, and success seems unlikely. This panel explores how to advance ethical leadership for climate justice globally, nationally, and locally. Key topics include the Paris Agreement, geoengineering governance, California's challenges, and the Seychelles' innovative coping strategies.

This roundtable, sponsored by Carnegie Council's "Ethics & International Affairs" journal, took place on April 5, 2018, at the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention in San Francisco. For the full transcript and audio, visit: https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20180405-climate-change-and-power-to-act-ethical-approach-for-practical-progress

Jason Flom's remarkable journey spans from aspiring musician and drug-addicted college dropout to music industry mogul and leading criminal justice reform advocate. A newspaper article on January

Jason Flom's remarkable journey spans from aspiring musician and drug-addicted college dropout to music industry mogul and leading criminal justice reform advocate. A newspaper article on January 31, 1992, ignited his mission to end mass incarceration.

For over 25 years, Flom has championed freeing the innocent, reforming bail, eliminating mandatory sentencing, abolishing the death penalty, and ending the war on drugs. As Founder & CEO of Lava Media and a Founding Board Member of The Innocence Project, he powerfully reminds us that we can all make a difference.

This inspiring talk was delivered at TEDxLuziraPrison.

Suma Peesapati, board president of Communities for a Better Environment, argues that California's acclaimed climate policies often fail to improve conditions for low-income communities of color,

Suma Peesapati, board president of Communities for a Better Environment, argues that California's acclaimed climate policies often fail to improve conditions for low-income communities of color, which bear the brunt of pollution. She specifically criticizes the state's flawed cap-and-trade program.

This summary captures Ms. Peesapati's remarks from an April 2018 roundtable hosted by the Carnegie Council's journal, "Ethics & International Affairs," at the International Studies Association's Annual Convention. For the full transcript and audio, visit: https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20180405-climate-change-and-power-to-act-ethical-approach-for-practical-progress