Saturdays: Community Conversations

Community Conversations: Empowering Students Through STEM and Environmental Stewardship on the James River

In a heartening example of community-driven Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Lynchburg City Public Schools (LCS) has secured a $70,000 grant from the American Electric Power Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Appalachian Power Company. This two-year grant will enable sixth-grade students to engage in hands-on STEM learning through the James River Environmental Education Program, providing transformative…

Community Conversations: Insurance Risks as a Proxy Carbon Tax – A Hidden Cost of Climate Inaction

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, a new and regressive form of cost-sharing is emerging—insurance risks functioning as a de facto carbon tax. While the idea of a global carbon price has long been championed as a solution to mitigate climate change and redistribute resources equitably, the reality unfolding in…

Community Conversations: Go Vocal in Action—Transforming Engagement in Benicia’s Industrial Safety Ordinance Journey

The City of Benicia, California, with its picturesque waterfront and small-town charm, has long been recognized for its high quality of life. However, beneath this idyllic image lies a complex reality: the coexistence of a major oil refinery, operational since 1968, and a community deeply committed to public health and environmental sustainability. Over the years,…

Community Conversations: Navigating the Path to Decent Work and Reducing Youth Unemployment

IntroductionThe modern world faces a daunting challenge: youth unemployment is on the rise, while employers struggle to fill critical roles due to a widening skills gap. Amid a global polycrisis — a confluence of climate change, economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruption — the stakes have never been higher. This week, we explore how…

Category Archives: Saturdays: Community Conversations

Community Conversations: Empowering Students Through STEM and Environmental Stewardship on the James River

Community Conversations: Insurance Risks as a Proxy Carbon Tax – A Hidden Cost of Climate Inaction

Community Conversations: Go Vocal in Action—Transforming Engagement in Benicia’s Industrial Safety Ordinance Journey

Community Conversations: Navigating the Path to Decent Work and Reducing Youth Unemployment

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