Extreme weather can reduce the global water supply, disrupt food production, and impact crop quality. To cope with these climate changes, farmers worldwide are adapting their practices and technologies. But that process isn’t always equitable, especially for farmers who belong to marginalized social groups. “Climate change has a huge potential to widen social rifts in… Read more »
Innovation and Social Change
RaeVen Ridgell: Civic engagement helps communities and individuals
For RaeVen Ridgell, civic engagement is both a way of life and a wonderful obligation. “I think it’s important for us to get involved because it’s our duty as members of society,” she explains. “This is our community, our state, our country, and our world. We cannot wait for others to save it; we have… Read more »
Elite 50, Plater Medallion recipient holds tight to his grandmother’s example
“She still found a way to positively reflect on the progress she made over her lifetime,” he says. “She promoted the idea that she still had so much more than some people, and she felt responsible to give back. Growing up with such a powerful, passionate, and altruistic woman is what ultimately inspired me to pursue… Read more »
