Season 1
Islands Leading the Renewable Revolution
State of the Earth
Women Lead The Way
Experts warn of irreversible environmental damage if we don't shift away from fossil fuels immediately. Nuclear energy is often hailed as a solution to our reliance on fossil fuels, but its radioactive waste is a danger to human and environmental health, a toxic byproduct that lasts for thousands of years. So what is the solution to our climate-crippling reliance on fossil fuels? Enter Blue Planet Alliance, founded by Henk Rogers, the man who brought Tetris to the world. Blue Planet Alliance is a driving force behind Hawaii's commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045. Their goal is to guide at least 50 islands toward a sustainable future and form a coalition to advocate for renewable energy solutions and environmental responsibility globally. Tune in to this episode of "First Fridays" to hear from Henk Rogers, Racquel Moses, Jeff Mikulina, and Ramon Cruz as they lead the charge toward renewable energy transitions. Aired: May 3, 2024 www.samuellawrencefoundation.org www.instagram.com/slfcommunity www.linkedin.com/company/samuel-lawrence-foundation/
While many countries and companies regularly host State of the Union and State of the Corporation meetings to update their constituents and stakeholders on their progress, there's a notable absence of a State of the Earth event focusing on the planet's overall health, strengths, and weaknesses. In our State of the Earth, we brought together a panel of experts representing the “four P's”: People, Planet, Policy, and Purpose. Kristy Drutman is the founder of Browngirl Green. Kristy turns climate doom into humor, healing chats, and educational tools for action. She is also the co-founder of the Green Jobs Board, a community of 100,000+ members committed to building careers in climate work. Patricia Sims co-founded World Elephant Day in 2012. World Elephant Day is a rallying call to stop illegal poaching and the trade of ivory. Patricia has built a global awareness movement that's resulted in partnerships with 100 conservation organizations worldwide and reached countless individuals across the globe. John Holm is the Senior Vice President of Partnership Development at Pyxera Global. John and his team work to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems by fostering enabling environments and removing barriers to inclusion while preserving and protecting cultural heritage and knowledge. Mayte Gonzalez is the Head of Human Rights in Conservation for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Mayte has been involved in the creation and implementation of environmental legislation including Panama's the National Wildlife Law, the National Law for Aquaculture and the Law for the Coiba National Park. Our guests' inspiring work will certainly leave you feeling that our planet is in good hands. Aired: April 5, 2024 www.samuellawrencefoundation.org www.instagram.com/slfcommunity www.linkedin.com/company/samuel-lawrence-foundation/
We’re living in a precarious era, one defined in the last half decade by a polycrisis of three Cs: COVID, climate, and conflict. And much of the worst elements of these crises have been exacerbated by poor leadership. As the global climate gets increasingly worse, it’s worth noting that international climate conferences are dominated by men, like the UN COP conferences, where the heads of state of almost 200 countries are signatories to consequential treaties — and the number of them that are women are in the single digits. And, as noted by Margot Wallström, Sweden’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, 130 international peace agreements were signed between 1990 and 2014, and women were signatories to just 13. Meanwhile, the most compelling leadership in the handling of all of these crises has come from women: New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern won much praise throughout the world for her handling of the COVID emergency in her country. And women leadership in the climate space has been led by Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson. In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, this episode of the Samuel Lawrence Foundation’s “First Fridays” highlights a panel of women leaders who have answers on how to move forward in a new way, with an emphasis on empowering, sensible solutions. Watch now to hear from panelists who have a focus on educating the next generation of women and finding sustainable solutions for our economy, society, environment, and planet. Aired: March 1, 2024
What does it mean for a nuclear plant to be decommissioned? What’s the status of the nuclear waste currently stored on-site at San Onofre? What concerns does the public need to be aware of? Is San Onofre safe? As advocates for a safe and sustainable future for Southern California, SLF is thrilled to present the next edition of our First Fridays Series, "The San Onofre Briefing: The Latest on SoCal's Shut Down Nuclear Power Plant." This edition is a comprehensive exploration of the recent developments surrounding the decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Our expert panel – including a retired Admiral of the US Navy and the Former Chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission – delves into the current status, environmental impact, and public health implications of the shut-down nuclear site. Aired: February 2, 2024 About The Samuel Lawrence Foundation Launched in 2010, SLF fosters community engagement in creative endeavors and participation in local and global matters of scientific concern. We are unrelenting opponents of the nuclear waste storage near San Onofre State Beach. We serve our community by delivering the programming and support our partner organizations need, and as the fiscal sponsors to eight nonprofits, we coach and strengthen their operations to increase their presence in the community. www.samuellawrencefoundation.org www.twitter.com/SLFcommunity www.instagram.com/slfcommunity www.linkedin.com/company/samuel-lawrence-foundation/