CarbFix, a pilot program at Iceland's Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Station, addresses climate change by injecting greenhouse gases into the ground for permanent storage.

This initiative, highlighted as "Fixing Climate in Iceland," was published by The New York Times on February 12, 2015.

Polly Courtice, Director of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, advocates for a fundamental shift in our approach to global challenges.

She emphasizes the urgent need to embed sustainability principles and practices into all our thinking and actions. This perspective was shared on May 22, 2014.

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree rings to understand historical droughts. For future projections in the 21st century, they incorporated soil moisture data into climate models.

This research was published on February 12, 2015.

Edgar Winters, Director of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC), advocated for industrial hemp cultivation in Oregon before the Department of Agriculture in January 2015. This discussion was published on February 11, 2015.

On February 12, 2015, Steve Elliott of Hemp News reported that Winters received Oregon's first state permit to grow industrial hemp. Winters and a nonprofit group planned a 25-acre hemp field for that spring.

Stand with the San Carlos Apache Nation to protect Oak Flat campground, a sacred Apache site in central Arizona's Tonto National Forest. Mining giant Rio Tinto's plans for a massive copper mine threaten to devastate this vital area.

The proposed mine would create a depression the size of the Winslow meteor crater, drain the aquifer, and destroy essential streams, springs, and wildlife habitat. Despite being formally withdrawn from mining by presidential order 50 years ago, a recent congressional land swap grants Rio Tinto private control, allowing them to bypass environmental protections.

The Turtle Lodge shares an original song for Nibi (the Water). This song was gifted to the Lodge by Zoongi Gabowi Ozawa Kinew Ikwe (Strong Standing Golden Eagle Woman) of the Anishnabe Nation, Crane Clan (Ojijak), who received it in a dream.

Intended for all to learn and share widely, this song was published on February 3, 2015.

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This powerful film explores the resurgence of urban farming in American cities. It showcases how diverse individuals are reclaiming lost skills and reconnecting people with their food, especially in Los Angeles.

Three LA residents exemplify this movement: Rishi, who traded a Silicon Valley career for backyard farming; Ron, who fought the city for his right to grow food on a public strip; and Adam and Jenna, a young couple cultivating their relationship through urban farming.

Urban farming is a growing global environmental movement, with unique significance in Los Angeles. This film was distributed by FilmBuff for Grist.

A creative pop-up store concept emerged in Australia, designed to challenge consumer perceptions. Its primary goal was to encourage reflection on the purchase of natural resources, such as bottled water.

Information regarding this initiative was published on October 22, 2013.

Carlo Ratti, founder of Carlo Ratti Associati and director of MIT's Sensible City Laboratory, envisions the future of a driverless city.

This concept was published on February 9, 2015.

This excerpt summarizes findings from the "What do Oregonians Value and Believe?" survey, presented by Adam Davis of DHM Research with Dave Miller at the City Club of Portland on October 4, 2013.

A key finding indicates Oregonians believe the nation must consume less to address climate change. This content was curated and annotated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and published on January 28, 2015.

Access the full interview here.

Comedian Marcus Brigstocke explores the role of humor in addressing climate change. While a serious issue, humor has long been a powerful tool for social change. The question is whether it can genuinely transform public perspective or merely serve as an evasion.

With the climate clock ticking, traditional talks and debates often reinforce existing knowledge and fears. To spark new dialogue and enduring change, the RSA is launching a series of unique climate events, beginning with a comedy night. This initiative aims to break through the static and foster fresh perspectives.

Judith Rodin emphasizes that future preparation requires building better cities. Dozens of global cities, from New York to Dhaka, have recently endured large-scale catastrophes, including natural disasters, conflicts, and disease. In our interconnected world, these events harm vulnerable individuals, destabilize communities, and threaten entire societies.

Facing increasing city-wide risks, we must improve our ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Dr. Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation and author of *The Resilience Dividend*, offers groundbreaking research. She guides individuals, companies, and societies in averting disaster by fostering more dynamic, resilient urban environments.

Rodin's work explores critical questions, such as lessons from Japan's 2011 tsunami and Haiti's humanitarian aid. Her book, *The Resilience Dividend*, is available for order.

Joni Lane, a LEED Green Associate with a Master's in Sustainable Design Studies from Boston Architectural College, is passionate about creating valuable, sustainable, and regenerative solutions. She believes great design has the power to change the world.

Her work focuses on healing the built environment with bio-based materials, specifically Hempcrete. She addresses indoor contaminants and their health effects, striving to advance education and awareness to promote safe and healthy buildings.

On October 23, 2009, City Club welcomed former Oregon Board of Higher Education members Kirby Dyess, John von Schlagell, and Donald Blair.

Appointed by Governor Kulongoski in 2004, they served until 2008, tasked with creating an innovative, entrepreneurial system to stabilize university income and costs. They discussed their experiences and how outdated organizational structures reportedly hindered their ability to achieve these higher education goals.

A local news story provides further context: Higher Education Leaders Say Structures Hindered Goals.

The Oregon Values & Beliefs Study, conducted every decade by DHM Research, presents its latest findings. This year's study was sponsored by the Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and Oregon State University.

Join Adam Davis, founder of DHM Research, and Dr. John McConnell from OHSU's Center for Health Systems Effectiveness, with Think Out Loud host Dave Miller. They will discuss how Oregonians value education, healthcare, the environment, and other key issues. Davis brings over 30 years of public opinion research expertise, while Dr. McConnell is a distinguished health economist.

Kim Shukla, Executive Director of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, was interviewed by Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agriculture & Food Rural Consortium (OAFRC) and COO of Natural Good Medicines. Winters sought to learn from Canada's advanced industrial hemp industry as Oregon develops its own market, recognizing hemp's crucial role in rural economic development.

The interview took place at the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) National Hemp Convention, "Hemp 2014: Paving the Way," held November 16-19, 2014, in Delta Winnipeg. Barry Heidt filmed the session.

This solution tackles pollution, water waste, and aesthetic problems of surface parking lots in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by NPR's "Building Sponge City" concept (January 2015), the content was curated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

A multidisciplinary team developed this initiative, including Mary Vogel of PlanGreen (Regenerating Communities), Kelli A. Grover of Firwood Design Group (Surveying, Engineering, Planning), Maria Cahill of Green Girl Land Development Solutions (Cost-Effective Storm Water Infrastructure), Suenn Ho of Resolve Architecture (Architectural and Urban Design), and Marianne Zarkin (Landscape Architects).

David Bronner, head of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, advocates for supporting American hemp farmers. His company, which uses non-psychoactive hemp in its products, questions why funds are continually directed to Canadian suppliers instead of domestic ones.

This statement was published on September 17, 2012.

Upon moving to Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood in April 2014, I observed numerous buildings marked "U" for unsafe, two within a single block. This area reportedly has the city's highest concentration of such structures, a regrettable situation for a city proud of its built environment.

A December 2014 update includes a presentation on Unreinforced Masonry Buildings (UMB), available here.

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools, incentives, and streamlined processes to attract private investment and restore these vital structures.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art & History) will moderate.

Published on June 24, 2014, by the City Club of Portland.