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a chat with Paul Hawken about his new book: Regeneration

  • 1.  a chat with Paul Hawken about his new book: Regeneration

    Posted 09-20-2021 11:31 AM
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    I'm so excited to join David Johnson for a discussion with Paul Hawken about his new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation.

    We'll talk about the regeneration vision and what we can do now, with our voices and actions, to engage everyone and accelerate change.

    Dave and Paul and I will be at SERA Architects' Oakland studio. I hope you will join us via Zoom.

    Tuesday, September 28, 3-4pm Pacific / 6-7pm Eastern

    Register for the free event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L-NC3rCxQ0aj9j8jW9U80A

    #climateaction

    #designthefuture



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    Kira Gould
    Principal
    Kira Gould CONNECT
    Oakland CA
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  • 2.  RE: a chat with Paul Hawken about his new book: Regeneration

    Posted 09-22-2021 03:01 PM
    This will certainly be a fantastic and inspiring conversation, and I am very sorry to have to miss it. I have a couple of copies on order at my local, independent, bookseller!

    Will the discussion be recorded and shared?

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    Jodi Smits Anderson AIA
    Director Sustainability Programs
    DASNY
    Albany NY
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