On Earth Day, April 22, 2010, Deputy Secretary Ron Sims of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development delivered an inspiring talk in Portland, Oregon. He emphasized innovation,

On Earth Day, April 22, 2010, Deputy Secretary Ron Sims of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development delivered an inspiring talk in Portland, Oregon. He emphasized innovation, commitment to change, and the importance of sustainability. Sims also highlighted the United States as a grand experiment founded on opportunity, fairness, and justice.

This public address was part of The 8th Annual Regional Livability Summit, sponsored by the Coalition for a Livable Future. More information on Deputy Secretary Sims' accomplishments can be found on his website.

Professor Karl-Henrik Robèrt, in an interview broadcast at the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership conference, addressed the sustainability challenges anticipated over the

Professor Karl-Henrik Robèrt, in an interview broadcast at the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership conference, addressed the sustainability challenges anticipated over the next decade.

He emphasized that while civic and business leaders are adept at understanding complex systems, their crucial next step is to learn how to precisely define sustainability itself.

"The Roots of Sustainability Thinking" by Dr. Karl-Henrik Robert, a Swedish cancer doctor, explores his journey in founding The Natural Step. He established this initiative to introduce scientific

"The Roots of Sustainability Thinking" by Dr. Karl-Henrik Robert, a Swedish cancer doctor, explores his journey in founding The Natural Step. He established this initiative to introduce scientific principles into environmental debates and provide a robust framework for action.

In an interview by filmmaker Barry Heidt, Robert discusses his personal path to creating a shared vision for planetary well-being and achieving prosperous lives without environmental degradation. More videos on Portland's sustainability progress are available on The Natural Step's YouTube channel.

"Deep Green," a feature-length documentary by Portland's Matt Briggs, explores global solutions for reducing carbon energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The film features environmental

"Deep Green," a feature-length documentary by Portland's Matt Briggs, explores global solutions for reducing carbon energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The film features environmental pioneers such as Michael Pollan, David Suzuki, Lester Brown, Amory Lovins, Barbara Finamore, Ed Kjaer, Dr. Andy Frank, Shi Zheng Rong, Huang Ming, Marc Porat, Vincent Fertin, and local Portland green builders.

Discover more videos and content at www.deepgreenfilms.com.

Harry Kreisler of the University of Berkeley interviews Amory Lovins on Natural Capitalism (http://www.natcap.org/). Lovins discusses the Rocky Mountain

Harry Kreisler of the University of Berkeley interviews Amory Lovins on Natural Capitalism (http://www.natcap.org/). Lovins discusses the Rocky Mountain Institute (http://www.rmi.org/) and analyzes how the profit motive can redesign the relationship between the environment and capitalism.

Drawing on his three-decade career as an innovator, Lovins explains how ideas can impact business practices and government policy. The ultimate goal is to foster environmental sustainability.

Hunter Lovins asserts that sustainability issues are driving unavoidable change, compelling businesses to adapt whether they choose to or not.

She highlights strong evidence indicating that

Hunter Lovins asserts that sustainability issues are driving unavoidable change, compelling businesses to adapt whether they choose to or not.

She highlights strong evidence indicating that companies adopting sustainable practices and principles consistently outperform their competitors.