On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action

On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM). The radio discussion focused on Heidt's recent trip to Ecuador's Achuar Territory to interview indigenous leaders.

Heidt highlighted severe water pollution from oil extraction, urging sustainability advocates to bear witness and raise their voices. He emphasized the critical need to oppose the continued exploitation of Mother Earth and her peoples for short-term profits and insatiable oil demand.

Patricia Gualinga of Ecuador's Kichwa community criticizes the lack of economic analysis on the Amazon's true value, asserting that oil extraction is prioritized for "easy money" to repay China's

Patricia Gualinga of Ecuador's Kichwa community criticizes the lack of economic analysis on the Amazon's true value, asserting that oil extraction is prioritized for "easy money" to repay China's debt, without considering "what is lost by destroying the Amazon." This concern arose as an oil round in southeastern Ecuador offered 3 million hectares of tropical forest, home to seven indigenous nationalities, to companies, with contracts anticipated by October 2013.

This report was published on March 9, 2013, and produced by Pacha Producciones in Quito, Ecuador.

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West began his career covering energy markets as a Reuters correspondent in the Middle East in the early 1990s. He is the founder of OpenOil and a transparency activist.

Richard Heinberg, a senior fellow at the Post Carbon Institute and author of "The Party's Over," "Peak Everything," and "Blackout," discusses the phenomenon of peak oil and its global

Richard Heinberg, a senior fellow at the Post Carbon Institute and author of "The Party's Over," "Peak Everything," and "Blackout," discusses the phenomenon of peak oil and its global implications.

He explains that the era of easily accessible resources is over. The new reality of expensive oil will likely become the norm, potentially leading to economic recession.

Watch this amazing video of Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace's global head, as he braves freezing water cannons to scale an

Watch this amazing video of Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace's global head, as he braves freezing water cannons to scale an Arctic oil rig. The footage reveals his brave personal stand against the madness of Arctic oil drilling.

Kumi currently remains in custody in a Greenlandic jail.

Fossil fuels have long powered human progress. As cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies diminish, we face a critical transition. While significant risks exist, there is still time to manage our

Fossil fuels have long powered human progress. As cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies diminish, we face a critical transition. While significant risks exist, there is still time to manage our shift to a post-carbon future.

For a deeper analysis of these challenges and potential solutions, find more information here: http://j.mp/PCReader

On February 8, 2010, Will Steger and Terry Gips discussed the economic opportunities for clean energy solutions in Minnesota.

They emphasized the importance of strong carbon emission limits

On February 8, 2010, Will Steger and Terry Gips discussed the economic opportunities for clean energy solutions in Minnesota.

They emphasized the importance of strong carbon emission limits and questioned what factors are hindering progress in these vital areas.