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Friday, July 17, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System is a binational waterway connecting world markets to North America’s “Opportunity Belt” — the Great Lakes Region. This vital maritime gateway provides a safe, efficient, environmentally friendly way to move cargo between North...
Friday, June 19, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
Why a Better Agriculture is Our Only Hope for A Stable Climate
Thousands of years of poor farming and ranching practices — and, especially, modern industrial agriculture — have led to the loss of up to 80 percent of carbon from the world’s soils. That carbon is now floating in the atmosphere,...
Wednesday, May 06, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
A Bird's Eye View of Climate Change
Scientists at the National Audubon Society recently completed the Audubon Birds and Climate Report, a comprehensive, first-of-its kind study that predicts how climate change could affect the ranges of 588 North American birds. The research shows that 314 species of...
Friday, March 27, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
Making a Business Case for the True Value of Water
Water is critical to the health of the United States and world economy. Current economic models put 45 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) at risk due to water quality and quantity challenges by 2050. In a world...
Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 12:00 p.m.
Looking Back at the Year of Zero Waste: A Panel Discussion
Every year leading up to 2019, Cleveland focuses on one of the key areas fundamental to a sustainable economy. 2014 is the Year of Zero Waste for Sustainable Cleveland 2019. By reducing the amount of waste Cleveland produces and sends to...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 12:00 p.m.
Born and raised in New York City, Adrian Benepe oversaw a major expansion of the New York City park system as the city's Park Commissioner and has served in leadership positions regarding park and public space conservation, design, construction and...
Thursday, September 18, 2014, 8:30 a.m.
Sustainable Cleveland Summit: The Story of Stuff
Sustainability Summit Key Note Address, Annie Leonard, author of The Story of Stuff.
Friday, July 11, 2014, 12:00 p.m.
Chris Korleski gives the City Club's annual State of the Great Lakes address. He talks about the issue of invasive species, saying you can towards removing them, but the real question is how do you keep them from coming back?...
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