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Living Icons: A Commemoration of the Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic

The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX, United States

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science is hosting “Living Icons: A Commemoration of the Victims of Houston’s COVID-19 Pandemic,” a photo exhibit that features hundreds of Houston-area COVID-19 victims. Created by artist Joni Zavitsanos, the art installation memorializes those who have died as a result of the pandemic and gives us …

$2 – $65

10th UCG Edition on Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference

online United Kingdom, London

We cordially invite you to the 10th UCG Edition on Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference set up in Dubai, UAEduring January 17-18, 2022. The theme of the conference is “Connecting and Interacting with the latest findings in Diabetes and Endocrinology”. Diabetes conferences includes Keynote lectures and workshops. Meet the experts from all over the world to …

$399

Uptown Park Farmers Market

Uptown Park 1121 UPTOWN PARK BLVD, Houston

Uptown Park is thrilled to partner with Your Neighborhood Farmer’s Market for a bi-weekly Farmers Market, which operates every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 3pm-6pm. This community market is the perfect spot to shop for locally grown and sourced fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, and more! The farmers market will be located in the …

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Eight Crucial Years for Our Civilization

online United Kingdom, London

Most people don’t realize quite how pivotal the next eight years are for the future of our climate, our planet, and our civilization. Join Phoebe Barnard, lead author of the global climate action blueprint, “World Scientists’ Warnings Into Action: Local to Global,” with 15 top global scientists, economists and governance specialists, as she outlines the …

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Earth Month EcoChallenge

online United Kingdom, London

The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to celebrate Earth Day/Month by joining our team for the online Earth Month EcoChallenge. This EcoChallenge focuses on the sustainable development goals of the United Nations, with categories of: basic needs & security, health & equity, education & livelihood, economy & communities and climate & ecosystems. You …

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Forest Bathing & Earth Examen

Spring Creek Greenway & Nature 1300 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring

Experience forest bathing, led by a certified guide, followed by practice of the Christian spiritual discipline of the Earth Examen. Forest bathing, a practice that originated in Japan, involves taking in, in all of one's senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being …

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The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities

online United Kingdom, London

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …

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Spring 2022 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event

Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 6304 Gasmer, Houston, TX, United States

Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment in observance of Earth Day/Month! We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill. Meet at the Swartz Gazebo in the park to …

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Collective Visioning for Our Region’s Water

online United Kingdom, London

In a generation, much of the U.S. will resemble the lower Galveston Bay Watershed, a 10-county region surrounding Houston which Bayou City Waterkeeper (BCWK) serves. Home to the most diverse population, and also one of the most ecologically diverse major urban areas, our waterways — consisting of 2,500 miles of bayous, as well as creeks, …

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Walk to End Lupus NOW

Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston

Registration is now open for the Lupus Foundation of America – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter’s “Walk to End Lupus NOW” during National Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus Foundation Warriors, volunteers, and advocates will gather on the campus of Texas Southern University @ Tiger Circle, located at 3100 Cleburne Street in Houston. Kennetra “Kiki” Searcy, Miss Black …

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How Long Will Our Aquifers Last?

online United Kingdom, London

Groundwater is, as famously quoted by the Texas Supreme Court in 1904, “secret, occult, and concealed.” Sometimes referred to as “hidden water,” it is out of sight and, therefore, unfortunately, out of mind. However, groundwater comprises 98.7 percent of all the fresh, unfrozen water on Earth. About 40 percent of all surface-water flows in the …

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2nd Edition of International Conference on Diabetes and Obesity

Berlin, Germany Berlin, 10785, Berlin, Germany, Germany

With the amalgamation of speakers from Diabetes Conference 2020 is privileged to announce its “Diabetes Meet 2022” which will be held from June 20-21, 2022 at Berlin, Germany. We cordially welcome all the eminent researchers, students, and delegates to take part in this upcoming Diabetes Conference to witness invaluable scientific discussions and contribute to the …

$599

Is There an Association Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Mortality?

online United Kingdom, London

The air quality in Harris County is influenced by multiple sources of pollution, including extensive road traffic, concrete batch plants, proximity to the largest petrochemical industrial complex in the United States, and port activities in the Houston Ship Channel. It is also important to note that environmental risks are not always uniformly distributed in urban …

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Plastic Free EcoChallenge

online United Kingdom, London

Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, high mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe – plus recently being found in our blood. Plastic has entered the food chain, killing wildlife, and causing the average person to eat one credit card’s worth of plastic each week. To learn more about this …

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Water Resilience

online United Kingdom, London

Join Professor Robert Mace of Texas State University for a discussion on freshwater scarcity. Growing populations, the ever-present threat of drought, aquifer over-pumping, reservoir sedimentation, and climate change are creating a perfect storm to challenge the resiliency of our water supplies. Since water is needed for human health, agriculture, industry, energy, recreation, and the environment …

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Plastic Pollution

online United Kingdom, London

Join Professor Hyun-Min Hwang of Texas Southern University as he examines the issue of plastic pollution. Plastic is a polymeric material, not biodegradable, and may last hundreds of years in the environment. Substantial fractions of plastic waste are disposed of improperly, and are found everywhere, even in the middle of the ocean and deep-sea floor. …

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Air Pollution: Past, Present & Future

online United Kingdom, London

Join Professor Gunnar Schade of Texas A&M University to learn about the issue of air pollution. Air pollution is a major factor for public health throughout the world. An increasing human population, increasingly clustered in urban areas, is exposed to a variety of air pollutants. Among the common pollutants, fine particulate matter and ozone exposure …

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Climate Change: Simple, Serious, Solvable

online United Kingdom, London

Join Professor Sylvia Dee of Rice University to consider climate change, its causes, impacts, and solutions. There is now a long-established global scientific consensus that climate change will damage human and natural systems at high expense. Climate change-induced disruptions to human-environment interactions occur via impacts such as sea level rise, storm surge, tropical cyclones, and …

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Ecological Gardening: Fruit and Veggies for Summer to Fall

online United Kingdom, London

Gardening and growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs organically is easy when recreating systems of nature to incorporate plants for wildlife and for people. Gardening in the gulf coast climate allows us to grow year around. Carol Burton, Director of Garden Education at Urban Harvest will explore the seasons from Summer gardening strategies to Fall transitions …

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Biodiversity Loss

online United Kingdom, London

Join Professor Kerri Crawford of the University of Houston for a talk on the issue of biodiversity loss. Our planet is home to millions of species that rely on each other and provide important ecosystem services. Humans, too, rely on nature -- but we take a disproportionate amount of the resources and modify the environment …

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Bridgeland Free Day of Yoga – Adult and Kids Yoga

Josey Lake Park 1200 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress

Bridgeland®, one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the Greater Houston area, and Shaka Power Yoga are hosting the 5th Annual Free Day of Yoga at Bridgeland's Josey Lake Park on Monday, September 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Adults and kids will be able to bring their mats and enjoy a morning of free …

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Living the Change Weekly Discussion Group

online United Kingdom, London

Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030. That may seem like a very high hurdle. But, it translates to only a 5%/year reduction, starting now. Participants in this course will leave with a plan for at least their first 5% reduction, and knowledge of how to find …

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2022 World Endocrine and Obesity Conference

Avani Atrium Bangkok Hotel 1880 New Petchburi Road, Bangkok 10310 Thailand, Bangkok

Episirus Scientifica welcomes you to attend 2022 World Endocrine and Obesity Conference to be held during September 09-10, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand around the theme ‘Endocrine Care through Innovation and Discovery’. This international meet (2022WEOC) anticipates hundreds of participants including keynote speakers, Oral presentations by renowned speakers and poster presenters besides delegates around the world. …

$599
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Faithful Voter Weekly Discussion Group

online United Kingdom, London

As people of faith and conscience, we believe elections are a referendum on the values that will shape our future. How can we renew our fragile democracy? How do we honor the human dignity of every person? Will we protect our Sacred Earth and our children’s future? What policies will prioritize the common good and …

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Forest Bathing & Earth Examen

Montgomery County Nature Preserve 1122 Pruitt Road, The Woodlands

Experience forest bathing, led by a certified guide, followed by practice of the Christian spiritual discipline of the Earth Examen. Forest bathing, a practice that originated in Japan, involves taking in, in all of one's senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being …

Free

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