Category Archives: Saturdays: Community Conversations

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…

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,…

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…

In a remarkable demonstration of sustainable innovation, Eaton, an intelligent power management company, is making headlines with its transformative project in Menasha, Wisconsin. Eaton is collaborating with the Menasha Joint School District to develop a renewable energy microgrid for Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School, marking it as Wisconsin's second net-zero, all-electric school and one of the largest…