David Wessel's book, "Only the Rich Can Play," exposes the 2017 Opportunity Zone tax break. Intended to aid underserved communities, this initiative, passed with little scrutiny, primarily

David Wessel's book, "Only the Rich Can Play," exposes the 2017 Opportunity Zone tax break. Intended to aid underserved communities, this initiative, passed with little scrutiny, primarily benefited wealthy areas like the Las Vegas Strip, allowing investors to avoid capital gains taxes.

Wessel's analysis details the program's failures and limited successes, offering lessons for better design. Join David Wessel (@davidmwessel) and Lenny Mendonca for an in-depth discussion on this system, which Wessel argues keeps the rich richer. This event was presented by The Commonwealth Club of California.

https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub
https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events
https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership
https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298
https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen
https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/
https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/
https://twitter.com/cwclub

Donald Trump's infamous "It is, what it is" regarding COVID-19 deaths inadvertently highlights humanity's unpreparedness for natural systems. Whether a virus or climate change, our poor response

Donald Trump's infamous "It is, what it is" regarding COVID-19 deaths inadvertently highlights humanity's unpreparedness for natural systems. Whether a virus or climate change, our poor response demands urgent scientific understanding and decisive action. The pandemic serves as a critical wake-up call, urging us to avoid "crisis fatigue" and address environmental challenges.

This talk was delivered by Mark McGinley, an ecologist whose lifelong passion for nature began in childhood. With degrees in zoology and ecology, he dedicated his career to fostering scientific and environmental literacy. As a professor, he taught field courses, developed programs, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Earth. He now works at Lingnan University. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Fungi form a complex, vital underground network of mycorrhizal threads, exchanging nutrients and forming symbiotic partnerships essential for life on Earth. Visionary biologists Toby Kiers and

Fungi form a complex, vital underground network of mycorrhizal threads, exchanging nutrients and forming symbiotic partnerships essential for life on Earth. Visionary biologists Toby Kiers and Merlin Sheldrake explore these wonders in an episode of Bioneers' *Nature's Genius* series.

Dr. Kiers is Executive Director and Chief Scientist of SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks) and a Professor at VU Amsterdam. Dr. Sheldrake, a biologist and writer, is a research associate at Vrije University Amsterdam, works with SPUN, and advises the Fungi Foundation.

Professor Theodore Rappaport (New York University) introduces the "Waste Factor" (W) or "Waste Figure," a new figure of merit for power efficiency in circuits and systems. This metric, akin to the

Professor Theodore Rappaport (New York University) introduces the "Waste Factor" (W) or "Waste Figure," a new figure of merit for power efficiency in circuits and systems. This metric, akin to the Noise Factor, addresses a critical gap by quantifying wasted power along any cascade. It's a vital Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for energy-efficient design, applicable from circuits to wireless networks and lossy channels. This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), a free international journal, and moderated by Ian F. Akyildiz and Alessia Magliarditi.

Discover the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET) here. Explore the full ITU Journal webinar series programme here. #ITU #ITUJFET

Human rights activists and business leaders Alex Gladstein and Fadi Elsalameen discussed Bitcoin's significance in the Middle East. Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation

Human rights activists and business leaders Alex Gladstein and Fadi Elsalameen discussed Bitcoin's significance in the Middle East. Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and co-author of "The Little Bitcoin Book," connects dissidents with leaders to promote free societies.

Elsalameen, a critic of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, is known for pro-democracy and anti-corruption work, facing death threats. He is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the American Security Project. Jonathan Curiel moderated this October 18, 2021 event.

The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest public affairs forum, hosted this discussion. Explore more: Videos, Events, Membership, Donate.

Prof. Fadel Adib from MIT will present "Decoding Hidden Worlds," a talk on a new generation of sensing technologies. These innovations offer unprecedented perception for climate monitoring,

Prof. Fadel Adib from MIT will present "Decoding Hidden Worlds," a talk on a new generation of sensing technologies. These innovations offer unprecedented perception for climate monitoring, robotics, and smart environments, with transformative impacts across healthcare, food security, and even extraterrestrial exploration. Key technologies include ocean IoT for climate change, robotic perception of hidden objects, AR "X-ray vision," and wireless sensing that monitors vital signs through walls without contact.

This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), a free international journal covering all communications and networking paradigms. Explore the ITU Journal and its webinar series programme for more information and open Calls for Papers.

Despite ongoing CO2 emission challenges, the renewable energy sector is growing rapidly. Building on this, we host a two-part panel discussion with B Corps leading SDG 7: Affordable & Clean

Despite ongoing CO2 emission challenges, the renewable energy sector is growing rapidly. Building on this, we host a two-part panel discussion with B Corps leading SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy. This event, part of B Lab's "17 days for 17 goals" campaign, highlights the B Corp movement's commitment to the 2030 SDG agenda.

Part 1 will explore the vital role of businesses in the energy transition, with experts sharing insights on scaling solutions across diverse markets. Part 2 will focus on collaboration, presenting a case study with Patagonia’s "We The Power" and REScoop, offering unique perspectives on community-led transformation, company-non-profit partnerships, and actionable advice for advancing SDG 7 and reducing impact.