The Captain Planet Foundation presented its annual Benefit Gala, one of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits, on Dec. 7 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. The charitable evening recognizes extraordinary environmental stewardship and change-making and raised $500,000 for the Foundation’s mission…
You don’t have to be a scientist to notice the weather is getting weirder and more extreme each year. Normal summer thunderstorms are more frequently turning into major flooding events, and this summer they caused landslides across the Appalachian…
When you think about top-tier cities in sustainability, Seattle or Portland typically come to mind. But Atlanta is quickly moving up the list, thanks to innovative programs, city leadership and now being part of the 100 Resilient Cities in…
The Atlanta Business Chronicle ran a recent article about our efforts to bring in the 2020 Nobel peace summit to Atlanta. By Maria Saporta – Contributing Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle Jun 29, 2018 In a case of déjà vu,…
Absolute certainty on an issue can be a weakness. Our world is changing so fast that we must continuously examine our ideas and views and be willing to learn new information from unlikely sources to challenge our own experiences…
I grew up during a time where we practiced “duck and cover” drills in school, anticipating a bomb scare. It’s hard to believe that we are reentering this scary period in human history. Regardless of where you fall politically,…
So excited to be participating today! Here’s the livestream – Green Builder Media and the City of Orlando are privileged to host the second annual Sustainability Symposium: Champions of Change, on January 8, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Climate change is…
According to Einstein “Not everything that counts can be counted.” This is one of Dr. Lise Van Susteren’s favorite quotes. I can see why as it perfectly encapsulates her work and presentation during the 2017 Climate and Health Meeting.…
I have the honor of speaking at FRESH TALK – How can the arts inspire environmental advocacy? at the National Museum of Women in the Arts today. Joining the conversation with me are Amy Lipton, independent curator and co-director…
Scientific discipline is the means by which we understand our physical and natural world. Through observation and experimentation we gain a better understanding of ourselves, and with each generation improve the quality of life of all the world’s peoples.…