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Climate Action for Busy People by Cate Mingoya-LaFortune | An Island Press Book

Climate Action for Busy People. – Guest: Cate Mingoya-LaFortune Chief Officer of Climate Resilience and Land Use. Groundwork. New England, USA

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 11:00am EDT
Join Cate Mingoya-LaFortune, Chief Officer of Climate Resilience and Land Use at Groundwork USA, as she shares invaluable insights into making lasting and equitable improvements to make communities climate resilient. Cate’s new book Climate Action for Busy People gives tools to individuals or small groups seeking a roadmap for boosting climate preparedness and moving the needle towards environmental justice. 
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When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency by Anna Zivarts | An Island Press book

When Driving Is Not An Option -- America Walks webinar

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 2:00pm EDT
Have you ever wondered what it's like to not be able to drive? Chances are you know nondrivers.  About one third of people living in the United States do not have a driver's license. Many involuntary nondrivers, including those who are disabled, lower-income, unhoused, formerly incarcerated, undocumented immigrants, children, youth, and the elderly, remain largely invisible. This invisibility results in a mobility system designed almost exclusively for drivers. 
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When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency by Anna Zivarts | An Island Press book

Eno Webinar: When Driving Isn’t an Option

Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 2:00pm EDT
Across the United States, millions of people navigate a transportation system built primarily for drivers—yet one-third of the population does not hold a driver’s license. Involuntary nondrivers, including disabled individuals, low-income communities, the elderly, and other marginalized groups, are often overlooked in transportation planning. 
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Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security by Sherri Goodman | An Island Press Book

The Forum at Newport 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 1:30pm EDT
The Forum at Newport: 2024 A Conference on the Geostrategic and National Security Challenges and Opportunities Posed by Climate Change
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Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies our Transportation System by Wes Marshall | An Island Press book

SPUR Book Talk: Killed by a Traffic Engineer

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 12:30pm PDT
In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse in recent years, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us. Fixing the carnage on our roadways requires a change in mindset and a dramatic transformation of transportation. This goes for traffic engineers in particular because they are still the ones in charge of our streets.
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People, Planet, Design: A Practical Guide to Realizing Architecture’s Potential by Corey Squire | An Island Press book

AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 10:00am EDT
Join the AIA-NJ Committee on the Environment at the AIA NJ East Coast Green Virtual Conference to shape the future of architecture and sustainability. This premier event gathers industry leaders, architects, and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions and sustainable practices. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Register now to engage with key experts and gain insights into the latest advancements in sustainable design. Taking place on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13. 
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