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  • PLANET HOME INTRODUCES THE FUTURE OF EXPERIENTIAL ENTERTAINMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONISM WITH SHOWCASE EVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO

    Actors, astronauts, Michelin-starred chefs, musicians, technologists, environmental solutionists and many others unite at the multi-day event meant to inform, entertain and inspire action

    Featured participants include Adrian Grenier, Edward Norton, Astronaut Capt. Scott Kelly, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown, DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg), Wyclef Jean, Michelin-starred chef Bryce Shuman, “Little Miss Flint” Mari Copeny, Kiverdi CEO Dr. Lisa Dyson, XPrize Founder Peter Diamandis, Microsoft’s Chief Environmental Officer Lucas Joppa, Phillipe Cousteau and many more

    SAN FRANCISCO (August 14, 2019) — Today, EQ, an organization dedicated to promoting actionable solutions to the planet’s greatest environmental issues, announced its inaugural flagship event, PLANET HOME. Designed to be the future of experiential entertainment and environmental solutionism, PLANET HOME is an immersive three-day showcase of experiences and discussions bringing together world-renowned thought-leaders including Bill Nye the Science Guy, actor & environmental activist Adrian Grenier, XPrize Founder Peter Diamandis, Microsoft’s Chief Environmental Officer Lucas Joppa, actor and UN Ambassador Ed Norton, Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly and many more to present their actionable solutions on how to protect and improve the health of our planet.

     

    Taking place at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts September 13 – 15, PLANET HOME is a first-of-its-kind weekend full of live musical performances, immersive and interactive art installations, planetary changing discussions, and an unparalleled bespoke food & beverage program. Attendees can:

     

    • Get their groove on during musical performances by DJ Snoopadelic aka Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Gallant, Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker, Anna Clendening and more
    • “Geek out” with Bill Nye the Science Guy
    • Gather a different perspective on our precious planet from astronauts Mike Massimino & Captain Scott Kelly
    • Be inspired by lively and inspirational discussions about the environment by solution-driven leaders including actors Edward Norton and Adrian Grenier
    • Taste food from some of the world’s most accomplished and sustainable-focused chefs
    • Take part in interactive experiences including “Elemental,” “Carbon Credit Cycling,” “Museum of Fire” and “Bioplastics: Breaking the Mold”

     

    “Too often, we focus on the doom and gloom consequences of not addressing environmental issues, and after years of hearing this, the message no longer has a tangible impact,” said Gabrielle Hull, co-founder and co-CEO at EQ.eco. “We created PLANET HOME with the intent to flip this approach and focus on what’s possible. We want to put the spotlight on solutions that already exist by making them more digestible, accessible and realistic for consumers to implement in their everyday lives in a way that’s fun and entertaining. By bringing together a collection of actors, musicians, chefs and more, we hope to captivate audiences and show them that no matter your passions or interests, you can make a difference with the choices you make every single day.”

     

    The three-day experiential event will feature two areas of engagement — PLANET HOME Village and PLANET HOME Visions – combining the best elements of a summit, concert, festival and marketplace. Together they will deliver an impactful and interactive experience for attendees and connect a new generation of consumers with global thought leaders, eco-forward organizations and innovative companies providing solutions on how we EAT, MAKE, MOVE and LIVE.

     

    PLANET HOME Village

    Village provides a forum to engage, connect, discover and go home equipped to take action against the environmental crisis – knowing that we’re all in this fight together, and together we can affect change. Headlined by a diverse and renowned group of artists, the musical elements of the three-day event will be just one of the ways Village will foster a positive sense of community.

     

    Attendees will also have the chance to experience a wide variety of sustainably-built art installations and participate in engaging workshops.

    Core to the event, Village will feature hands-on, immersive and interactive exhibit experiences open to the public that connect consumers to real and potential scenarios related to all areas of the environmental crisis. A sampling of the more than 20 experiences to be featured, includes:

     

    • ELEMENTAL — An immersive culinary installation reimagining the future of food…now that it’s the year 2050 and the earth has been eradicated of all its natural resources. Attendees will unite with other “survivors” in an underground gathering to contend with what’s to become of the planet, while also exploring a tasting menu inspired by the idea that botanists have developed edible food from the earth’s “contaminated” sources.
    • Carbon Credit CyclingAccelerate the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere by learning about carbon sequestration in this comedic workout class, teaching attendees that paying attention to our environment requires the same skills as paying attention to how we treat our bodies. Hint: bring cycling shoes for this on-trend experience.
    • Museum of FireStep into the previous home of a Northern California family who recently lost everything to devastating forest fires. Explore the messages and stories of real Californians who’ve lost their homes to the increasing threat of climate change.
    • Bioplastics: Breaking the Mold — Attendees will engage in forming new biodegradable materials, like bioplastics and biotextiles that can be created from scratch by heating, re-molding and reshaping compostable materials into something new and useful they can keep.

     

    PLANET HOME Visions

    PLANET HOME Visions is an invite-only summit for individuals and enterprises who want to take an active role in solving the planet’s issues. Visions will feature presentations from world-renowned thought-leaders or “solutionists” — including Adrian Grenier, astronaut Captain Scott Kelly,  Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown and many more — who will come together to share, discover, learn, solve, network and build business across 16 global sectors falling under four areas of Impact — EAT, MAKE, MOVE and LIVE — where humanity can solve global environmental challenges.

    Visions will also feature an innovative food and beverage program led by culinary stars such as Michelin-starred Bryce Shuman (Betony), Nick Balla (formerly of Bar Tartine and Duna), Kristofor Lofgren (Bamboo Sushi) and Anthony Myiint (The Perennial Group, Mission Chinese).

     

    “I am always excited to partner with organizations that are at the cutting edge of solving some of our greatest challenges, especially when the environment is the main beneficiary. This is why I am honored to partner with PLANET HOME, and I stand behind their vision of creating a better tomorrow,” said Adrian Grenier, actor and activist. “I jumped at the chance to get involved with PLANET HOME because it will provide a platform for today’s foremost experts and thought leaders to demonstrate how we can start making changes in our lives right now. Together, we will help people make better decisions on how they eat, move and live, and I see this as a great opportunity to continue to expand my message. I intend to fulfill my responsibility to keep the earth clean and also inspire others to do the same.”

     

    “What most people don’t realize is that many of the solutions to save our planet already exist. There is a disconnect between the world of academia and the average person; the way the environmental community has been presenting its case for the last few decades simply isn’t resonating,” said Antony Randall, co-founder and co-CEO at EQ.eco. “With PLANET HOME we’re embracing consumerism – or the idea that the things we buy and consume can be part of the solution. We’re showing people ways to affect change that they can easily implement in their daily lives, but not boring them to death or scaring them into inaction. We believe demonstrating tangible actions in the context of a positive, uplifting and community-oriented experience is the way we’ll win the battle to save our planet.”

     

    PLANET HOME will take place at the Palace of Fine Arts at 3601 Lyon Street in San Francisco from September 13 – 15. Additional information about the event and purchasing tickets can be found on the official website: https://planethome.flywheelstaging.com/

     

    About PLANET HOME

    PLANET HOME showcases unique, creative and immersive experiences to accelerate mass adoption of solutions to how we EAT, MAKE, MOVE and LIVE to protect the health of our planet. Our events celebrate and inspire a new generation who act on behalf of a more prosperous and abundant “planet home.” Through conferences, festivals, media, and eco-forward products, PLANET HOME  connects the new generation with solutions. We strive for a world where people live in equilibrium with the planet: where each person makes conscious decisions today to create a better tomorrow.

    PLANET HOME, INAUGURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE, EXPANDS LINEUP

    Planet Home, inaugural environmental solutions showcase, expands lineup with world-renowned environmental scientist dr. Jonathan Foley,
    Musical artists Lany, The Mowgli’s and 24kgoldn,
    Indigenous environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez,
    And New York Times bestselling author and journalist Steven Kotler

    Planet Home combines the best elements of a summit, concert, festival and marketplace, delivering an impactful and interactive experience for attendees and connects a new generation of consumers with global thought leaders, eco-forward organizations and innovative companies

    SAN FRANCISCO (September 3, 2019) — Today, PLANET HOME, an organization dedicated to promoting actionable solutions to the planet’s greatest environmental issues, announced leading environmental scientist and sustainability expert Dr. Jonathan Foley, indigenous environmental activist and youth director of Earth Guardians Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and musical artists LANY, The Mowgli’s and 24KGoldn will join its inaugural flagship event, PLANET HOME, taking place at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts September 13 – 15.

     

    PLANET HOME is a first-of-its-kind three-day showcase full of live musical performances, immersive and interactive art installations, planetary changing discussions, and an unparalleled bespoke food & beverage program.

     

    Collectively, the participation of world-renowned thought-leaders including Bill Nye the Science Guy, actor & environmental activist Adrian Grenier, XPrize Founder Peter Diamandis, Microsoft’s Chief Environmental Officer Lucas Joppa, musical artists Gallant and Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker), actor and UN Ambassador Edward Norton, Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly and many more is designed to spotlight solutions on how to protect and improve the health of our planet and spark a shift in consumer behavior towards empathy, understanding and action.

     

    “Our planet is transforming at a rapid rate and our time to define the world we will have for the next century and beyond is now,” said Dr. Jonathan Foley, environmental scientist and executive director of Project Drawdown, a global research organization that identifies, reviews, and analyzes the most viable solutions to climate change, and shares these findings with the world.

     

    “We are incredibly excited to announce new additions to what is an already incredible roster of world-renowned thought leaders in their respective fields,” said Gabrielle Hull, co-founder and co-CEO of PLANET HOME. “We created PLANET HOME with the intent focus on what’s possible. By bringing environmentalists, technologists, change makers, economists and artists like Dr. Foley, Lucas Joppa and LANY aboard who align with our mission and vision, we hope to captivate audiences and show them that no matter your passions or interests, you can make a difference with the choices you make every single day.”

    The three-day experiential event will feature two areas of engagement — PLANET HOME Village and PLANET HOME Visions – combining the best elements of a summit, concert, festival and marketplace. Together they will deliver an impactful and interactive experience for attendees and connect a new generation of consumers with global thought leaders, eco-forward organizations and innovative companies providing solutions on how we EAT, MAKE, MOVE and LIVE. Attendees will:

     

    • Enjoy a super Sunday of musical performances by LANY, The Mowgli’s and 24KGoldn – adding to an already stellar lineup of artists on Friday and Saturday such as DJ Snoopadelic aka Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Gallant, Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker, Anna Clendening and more
    • Dive deep into groundbreaking research and insights surrounding our ecosystem with Dr. Jonathan Foley
    • “Geek out” with Bill Nye the Science Guy
    • Gather a different perspective on our precious planet from astronauts Mike Massimino & Captain Scott Kelly
    • Discover the art of the possible with New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler
    • Be inspired by lively and inspirational discussions about the environment by solution-driven leaders including actors Edward Norton and Adrian Grenier, and indigenous activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
    • Taste food from some of the world’s most accomplished and sustainable-focused chefs
    • Take part in interactive experiences that use a design approach to tap into the highest form of human learning

     

    PLANET HOME Village

    Village provides a forum to engage, connect, discover and go home equipped to take action against the environmental crisis – knowing that we’re all in this fight together, and together we can affect change. Headlined by a diverse and renowned group of artists, the musical elements of the three-day event will be just one of the ways Village will foster a positive sense of community.

     

    Village will feature hands-on, immersive and interactive exhibit experiences open to the public that connect consumers to real and potential scenarios related to all areas of the environmental crisis.

     

    PLANET HOME Visions

    PLANET HOME Visions is an invite-only summit for individuals and enterprises who want to take an active role in solving the planet’s issues. Visions offers attendees an opportunity to engage in business development, grow partner networks, showcase and build their brand, and exchange actionable business solutions with like-minded peers — all to shape the next generation of environmental future-focused leaders.

    Visions will feature presentations from world-renowned thought-leaders or “solutionists” who will come together to share, discover, learn, solve, network and build business across 16 global sectors falling under four areas of Impact — EAT, MAKE, MOVE and LIVE — where humanity can solve global environmental challenges.

     

    Visions will also feature an innovative food and beverage program led by culinary stars such as Michelin-starred Bryce Shuman (Betony), Nick Balla (formerly of Bar Tartine and Duna), Kristofor Lofgren (Bamboo Sushi) and Anthony Myiint (The Perennial Group, Mission Chinese).

     

    “Village and Visions are simply one-of-a-kind environments. Village is about total immersion of the mind and senses where music, perspective-altering experiences and a shared sense of community will prompt positive consumer action,” said Antony Randall, co-founder and co-CEO of PLANET HOME. “Visions will allow industry leaders actively taking part in solving environmental issues to meet other forward-thinking leaders from across business sectors that have the potential to accelerate awareness and growth, but also offer a forum to share ideas with top policy makers, economists, and environmentalists shaping the world.”

     

    PLANET HOME will take place at the Palace of Fine Arts at 3601 Lyon Street in San Francisco from September 13 – 15. Additional information about the event and purchasing tickets can be found on the official website: https://planethome.flywheelstaging.com/

     

    About PLANET HOME

    PLANET HOME showcases unique, creative and immersive experiences to accelerate mass adoption of solutions to how we EAT, MAKE, MOVE and LIVE to protect the health of our planet. Our events celebrate and inspire a new generation who act on behalf of a more prosperous and abundant “planet home.” Through conferences, festivals, media, and eco-forward products, PLANET HOME connects the new generation with solutions. We strive for a world where people live in equilibrium with the planet: where each person makes conscious decisions today to create a better tomorrow.

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    Museum of Climate Change

    Art meets science in the first ever Climate Change Museum. Temporarily located at the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, the Climate Change Museum opened its inaugural show with 88 Cores, a video and photography exhibition looking at ice-core samples from the National Ice Core Lab in Lakewood, Colorado.

    Say Goodbye To Sea Ice

    The Arctic Ocean once froze reliably every year. Those days are over.

    Arctic sea ice extent has been measured by satellites since the 1970s. And scientists can sample ice cores, permafrost records, and tree rings to make some assumptions about the sea ice extent going back 1,500 years. And when you put that all on a chart, well, it looks a little scary.

    In December, NOAA released its latest annual Arctic Report Card, which analyzes the state of the frozen ocean at the top of our world. Overall, it’s not good.

    “The Arctic is going through the most unprecedented transition in human history,” Jeremy Mathis, director of NOAA’s Arctic research program, said at a press conference. “This year’s observations confirm that the Arctic shows no signs of returning to the reliably frozen state it was in just a decade ago.”

    The report, which you can read in full here, compiles trends that scientists have been seeing for years. The Arctic is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world. And 2017 saw a new record low for the maximum sea ice extent (i.e., how much of the Arctic ocean freezes in the coldest depths of winter).

    NOAA

    That huge drop-off at the end? That’s “the largest magnitude decline in sea ice, and the greatest sustained rate in sea ice decline in that 1,500-year record,” said Emily Osborne, the NOAA scientist who compiled the data for the chart.

    There is some natural variability, and a fairly wide range of error in these assumptions, she said. But even accounting for that, it’s clear we’re living through something unprecedented. And it seems to be getting worse very quickly: “This was the third straight year of a record low winter maximum,” the report concludes.

    It’s not yet clear how 2018 will fare, but it doesn’t look good: On February 6, the National Snow & Ice Data Center reported that Arctic sea-ice extent for the month of January was at a record low.

    And right now, the planet has the least amount of sea ice since satellite record-keeping began in the 1970s. As meteorologist Eric Holthaus explains, February is usually the month where the combined sea ice at both poles bottoms out for the year.

    But this year, it’s especially low. (You can see the tiny red line for 2018 in the bottom left corner of this chart, updated on February 15.)

    “There is just 6.2 million square miles of sea ice on the planet right now, about a million square miles less than typical this time of year during the 1990s,” Holthaus writes at Grist.

    Sea ice melting does not contribute directly to sea-level rise. (Watch an ice cube melt in a glass of water. The water level won’t rise.)

    But it’s better if sea ice stays frozen for a lot of reasons.

    Many animals — including the polar bear — depend on the ice to survive. They hunt seals on the frozen ice, and have few food sources on land. (This wrenching National Geographic video of a starving polar bear really hits the impact of melting ice home.)

    And changes in sea ice can lead to greater warming over all.

    As the sea surface melts, it grows darker, which traps more heat, causing more melting. In 2017, Arctic sea surface temperature was 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the 1982-2010 average in some areas, Osborne said.

    Arctic ice melting matters because, as Brad Plumer wrote for Vox,

    Right next door to all that Arctic sea ice is the massive ice sheet sitting atop land in Greenland. When that ice heats up and melts, it flows off of the land into the ocean, which really does raise sea levels. Greenland’s ice sheet is currently 1.9 miles thick and contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by about 25 feet in all. And that ice sheet is indeed shrinking.

    Less ice also encourages increased economic activity in these once impassible seas, which then leads to further environmental disruption.

    Most concerning, though: There’s no end for these trends in sight.

    Meat Gets a Makeover

    A new generation of startups is changing the way beef is raised, slaughtered, and marketed. Call it “clean meat, or “lab grown,” this is meat grown from cultured animal cells, and the companies making it are attracting huge amounts of investment. According to Business Insider, “Globally, traditional animal farming accounts for about 18% of greenhouse emissions, uses 47,000 square miles of land annually, and exhausts 70% of the world’s water.

    Can a New Wave of Entrepreneurs Save The Ocean

    Industry leaders are increasingly finding ways to bring entrepreneurial thinking and business skill sets to preserving the health of our oceans.

    Brazil On Track to Plant 73 Million Trees

    Brazil will work with Conservation International to replant 200 native forest species over nearly 70,000 acres of deforested land. the project is the largest tropical reforestation effort in the world and is intended to help Brazil reach its Paris Agreement goals of reforesting 12 million hectares of land by 2030. Using a technique called “muvuca,” which means many people in a small place, the strategy entails spreading seeds from more than 200 native forest species over every square meter and then letting natural selection take its course. As a result, 90 percent of native tree species planted germinate.

    Straws Suck

    Taiwan has announced a ban on all single use plastic items including straws, cups, and plastic bags. According to Lai Ying-ying, an EPA official supervising the program, Taiwan aims to “implement a blanket ban by 2030 to significantly reduce plastic waste that pollutes the ocean and also gets into the food chain to affect human health.” Lai mentioned statistics citing a Taiwanese person on average uses 700 plastic bags annually. The EPA aims to reduce the number to 100 by 2025 and to zero by 2030.