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The active wildfires in the West are visible evidence of climate change.
[2]Hazy orange skies and suffocating smoke show us that this is no longer a
slow-moving disaster. It is transforming the landscape and making parts of
the world unlivable for species, including our own. We examine a few ways
that we can help solve—or at least mitigate—the climate crisis. There is
information, hope, and much more in today’s email.

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[4]A Path Forward, Through Public Lands

Across the country, parks, forests, and areas protected by the Wilderness
Act are [5]natural allies in the effort to address climate change. They
provide a critical habitat for imperiled wildlife, create space for
communities to flourish nearby, and—thanks to their scale and
distribution—offer potential for absorbing carbon emissions. But public
lands aren’t managed in a way that prioritizes the climate crisis. In a new
report, the Institute’s [6]Energy & Environment program and The Wilderness
Society reimagine a system for public lands that compels policymakers to
take urgent and innovative action.
[7]Read

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[9]Climate Justice Is Racial Justice

As the only Black woman in her environmental studies major in college, Leah
Thomas wasn’t going to be quiet about the climate injustices
[10]disproportionately affecting the planet’s most vulnerable communities.
She spoke with [11]Aspen Challenge alumna Yalem Enqubahry and [12]Aspen
Young Leaders Fellow AbdulBasit Ajeigbe about her work to dismantle
systemic environmental oppression.
[13]More

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[15]Schools Can Be a Force for Climate Action

From buses to buildings, schools are among the largest consumers of energy
in the public sector. Despite their impact on climate change, K-12
education has largely been [16]left out of the climate conversation.
Leaders of the [17]Energy & Environment program say that the more 50
million children in public schools represent both a need and an opportunity
to address this multi-generational crisis.
[18]Read

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[20]Remembering RBG

The Aspen Institute remembers Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a towering
icon and a [21]fierce champion of justice and of civil and human rights.
Her 27-year tenure on the Supreme Court shaped American history and made
the world a better and more equitable place. A frequent guest at Institute
events, she was a heartfelt friend and inspiration to many of us. She will
be profoundly missed.
[22]Read

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[24]Building Better Benefits

Our benefits system is broken. [25]Benefits21 launched this week to create
a modernized system that ensures security for all workers. The work is a
project of the [26]Global Inclusive Growth Partnership, a collaboration
between the Institute and the [27]Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.
[28]Read

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[30]How Tech Can Drive Justice

Can artificial intelligence help create a more equitable world? The
[31]NextGen Network, led by the Institute’s [32]International Partners and
Microsoft, brings together young leaders globally to develop an
understanding of [33]how emerging technologies will affect our lives.
[34]Read

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[36]This Is Your Brain on Art

Art has a [37]measurable effect on your brain and, in turn, your body.
Opera soprano Renée Fleming discussed this connection with the Institute’s
experts at the [38]Health, Medicine and Society Program, as part of a
partnership with [39]the Johns Hopkins International Arts+Mind Lab Center
for Applied Neuroaesthetics.
[40]More

Upcoming Events

[41]Supporting Grassroots Power: A Call to Action 📣

Forum for Community Solutions

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 12:00 pm ET

[42]The Future of HBCUs in the COVID-19 Era 🎓

Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy, College Excellence Program,
Weave: The Social Fabric Project

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 & Thursday, October 1, 2020, 11:00 am ET

[43]Book Talk with Roger Martin: When More Is Not Better 📚

Business and Society

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 2:00 pm ET

[44]Mapping On and Offline Risks 💻

Aspen Tech Policy Hub

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 9:00 am ET

[45]Community and Solidarity on the Frontlines: A Case Study of Seattle, WA
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Inclusive America Project

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 2:00 pm ET

[46]More Than Ready: A Conversation with Author Cecilia Muñoz 🎤

Forum on Women and Girls, Women of Color Affinity Group

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 3:00 pm ET

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