Explore groundbreaking developments in recognizing the legal rights of nature, including efforts by Indigenous communities to draft and adopt such laws. This bold approach, treating nature as a

Explore groundbreaking developments in recognizing the legal rights of nature, including efforts by Indigenous communities to draft and adopt such laws. This bold approach, treating nature as a living entity with legal rights, offers a revolutionary path to protect the planet, enabling courts to enforce the rights of rivers, mountains, and forests.

Hear directly from communities on the front lines mobilizing to build a new environmental law system. Featuring insights from Mari Margil and Thomas Linzey of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights, alongside Guy Reiter, Executive Director of Menikanaehkem – Community Rebuilders.

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on September 17.

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform worse across various social measures, including health, education, and wellbeing. This work significantly heightened public awareness of inequality's impacts.

Their subsequent book, *The Inner Level*, argues that societies built on fundamental equality, sharing, and reciprocity foster greater wellbeing. It contrasts these with societies driven by excessive individualism and aggression, offering new perspectives on how we should organize our collective lives.

Published on August 30, 2016, this interview features Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children's Trust.

She was interviewed by Megan

Published on August 30, 2016, this interview features Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children's Trust.

She was interviewed by Megan Kemple of 350 Eugene on August 24, 2016.

Betty Reid Soskin, the nation's oldest active park ranger, shared her unique experiences as a Black woman in World War II shipyards during a "Talks at Google" event published on September 15,

Betty Reid Soskin, the nation's oldest active park ranger, shared her unique experiences as a Black woman in World War II shipyards during a "Talks at Google" event published on September 15, 2016. Now in her 90s, Soskin serves at the Rosie the Riveter World War II/Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, a park she helped establish.

Her talk, titled "Of Lost Conversations: Opportunity and Discrimination...", offers a firsthand perspective on the home front effort and the immense social changes she has witnessed. Soskin also reflects on the responsibilities of living in a democracy. More context on her work is available in the video: Of Lost Conversations.

Oliver Niedermaier is Chairman and CEO of TAU Investment Management, LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to

Oliver Niedermaier is Chairman and CEO of TAU Investment Management, LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to transforming global supply chains. TAU achieves this by upgrading and de-risking suppliers, using capitalist solutions to address the undervaluation of human and natural resources.

By investing to enhance manufacturers' operational performance, TAU delivers value to all stakeholders. This includes investors seeking both superior financial returns and significant social and environmental benefits. Niedermaier presented at the 2013 BSR Conference.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group,

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group, highlighted income inequality and the urgent need to close the gap between rich and poor. He stressed that a serious plan is essential to address this global challenge.

The World Bank offers a smart plan of action. Watch their video from Davos, published on January 23, 2014, to hear their recommendations.

EarthSayers.tv presents journalist and best-selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, speaking at the Green Festival in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Her

EarthSayers.tv presents journalist and best-selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, speaking at the Green Festival in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Her speech, "Drilling, Spilling, Killing: From Oil Wells to Oil Wars," covered her first-hand experience with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, and her lawsuit against St. Paul officials for wrongful arrest during the Republican National Convention.

This seven-part speech is available on YouTube. It was recorded by Ruth Ann Barrett, Producer of EarthSayers.tv, which features voices of sustainability.