We’ll explore the role of renewable energy in decarbonizing industrial heat with Steve Anglin, CEO of WeSolar CSP, Inc. Concentrating solar power (CSP) to thermal energy - paired with long-duration energy storage - has the potential to reduce climate pollution in hard-to-decarbonize areas of industry, including green hydrogen production, water ...
Where: Cost: Free
Ethics and Politics of the Energy Transition in MexicoThe energy transition is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to scale renewable energy equitably and inclusively. If not done correctly, it will exacerbate the complex societal and environmental justice issues created by fossil fuels. Join us in this conversation to discuss the ethics and politics behind the energy transition in Mexico.Speakers: Congressman ...
Nature has always been a source of inspiration and fascination for humans, but mainstream Western dialogue surrounding our connection with the natural world often overlooks the experiences of people of color. To shift this narrative and uplift these previously overshadowed voices, the first volume of our NightLife: Says Who? series delves ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Plants and PlaceAll kinds of plants populate our local landscape - but which ones originated here? Tonight, explore the importance of growing and maintaining native plants. Hear from members of Indigenous communities in Mexico who care for native maize and who advocate for community farming practices that protect biodiversity. Learn about the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Achlorophyllous plants, Fungal Molds, and other Fun Gis that just can't seem to live without each other.Mikhael Crystallah-Selk is the SOMA Science Coordinator and ID Expert, and handles the Poison Control hotline. As physical therapy from a back injury, Mikhael often slowly walks through the woods, where he came to ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: How to take a picture of an exoplanetWe know of thousands of planets that orbit stars beyond our solar system. With the largest telescopes in the world, we can now take pictures of planetary systems and study the light from extrasolar planets directly. But how do we take these pictures and what can we learn about exoplanets?Speakers: ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Pushing Back Plants: The Invasive Spartina Project - LivestreamSan Francisco Bay is more than just the geographic feature that defines our region, it is a major global biodiversity hotspot. The largest estuary on the west coast of North America, it is a critical stopover along the Pacific Flyway migration route for millions of shorebirds and waterfowl. At a ...
Urine is not sterile: Taking advantage of a golden opportunity by Krystal Thomas-White, PhDThe human microbiome includes all the bacteria that live in and on you. These bugs live in our gut, on our skin, and yes, in your bladder. Even though doctors will tell you, “of course urine is ...
