Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser to the UK government (2013–2017), discussed the governance of Arctic climate-altering technologies with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative

Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser to the UK government (2013–2017), discussed the governance of Arctic climate-altering technologies with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

At the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly on October 10th, Sir David participated in two C2G sessions. There, scientists, policy experts, and civil society representatives explored critical questions concerning the Arctic's future.

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Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser, recently discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser, recently discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

He joined two C2G sessions at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly on October 10th. There, scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, and civil society representatives explored critical questions facing decision-makers regarding the Arctic's future. Learn more about Sir David King's insights on the Arctic here.

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often seen as negative, author Bob Sutton argues we can harness it for benefit.

In his book, "The Friction Project," Sutton emphasizes first determining if an action is "right" or "wrong." Right actions should be fast and relatively frictionless, possibly with constructive friction. Wrong actions, conversely, are often full of friction.

Learn two easy tricks to solve problems and make friction your secret weapon.

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Inspired by the maxim "when one teaches, many learn," 2012 Brower Youth Award Winner Ryland King founded Environmental Education for the Next Generation (EENG). This program recruits college

Inspired by the maxim "when one teaches, many learn," 2012 Brower Youth Award Winner Ryland King founded Environmental Education for the Next Generation (EENG). This program recruits college students to teach elementary children about the environment. To promote sustainable action from society's youngest members, King designed an eight-week curriculum, aligned with California State Board of Education standards, covering topics like bee importance, composting, and water conservation.

In less than three years, EENG has engaged 400 college volunteers, teaching over 3,000 elementary students in 200 California classrooms. King aims to significantly expand this reach, with a goal of teaching 14,000 elementary students annually by 2015.

Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

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Artists are increasingly using their mediums to address climate change, creating cultural moments that connect with people emotionally beyond facts and charts.

Join a conversation on art, beauty, and humanity in the age of climate disruption. Featuring celebrated choreographer Alonzo King, whose new Arctic-inspired dance premieres in San Francisco, and senior curator Nora Lawrence, known for her "Indicators: Artists on Climate Change" exhibition.

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