U.S. Wealth Gap and Income Inequality

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This talk will document the extraordinary extremes of income and wealth inequality that has been allowed to develop in the USA in the last 30 years. The actual conditions in America are worse than, for example, in Russia and similar to those in most Central American countries including Mexico. We document how these inequalities have devastating effects on nearly 90% of American families producing levels of cultural, health and civic disarray which used to be confined to poor ghettos.

Dr Richard Somerville -- What does a climate scientist think we should do about climate change?

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Dr Richard Somerville shares a lifetime of research & peer relationships with us on this Special Evening. Hear his unique perspective on the challenge of Climate Change and what needs to be done to alter our course...

Dr Richard Somerville sits on the Science and Security Board of The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists which recently moved the "Doomsday Clock" to 3 minutes to midnight. 

The Divestment Movement of the Century?

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Four panelists, leaders in their fields, talk about the push towards a clean economy. Their efforts include implementing local legislation, pushing CalPERS to divest from fossil fuels, challenging corporate boards of oil companies, and investing private capital into renewable energy. This promises to be a dynamic conversation, drilling down to the key barriers and leaving us with some tangible action steps to take part in the solution.

MTS Sustainability

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This presentation covers the past, present and future of MTS, giving a look at the past of San Diego's transportation system and projected future routes and goals.  This presentation is done by subject matter expert Paul Jablonski.

Low Carbon Transportation: Policy, Planning and Alternative Fuel Implementation

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This presentation covers alternative, more environmentally-friendly methods of transportation. Subject matter expert Nilmina Silva-Send provides insightful information on trends in alternative fuel usage, environmentally-friendly car classifications, and incorporation of environmentally-friendly practices into the Climate Action Plan

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