Beavers offer ancient, nature-based solutions to climate disruption, addressing challenges like droughts, floods, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. This episode of Bioneers' "Nature's Genius"

Beavers offer ancient, nature-based solutions to climate disruption, addressing challenges like droughts, floods, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. This episode of Bioneers' "Nature's Genius" podcast explores how these "rodent relatives" can heal nature by working with it.

Kate Lundquist and Brock Dolman of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center share their journey as "Beaver Believers." They are part of a passionate global movement to restore beavers, demonstrating how these animals help balance human civilization with living systems.

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Photographer and climate activist Daylin Paul delivered a powerful TEDx talk advocating for a just transition focused on equality and prosperity, not just green technology. He argues that current

Photographer and climate activist Daylin Paul delivered a powerful TEDx talk advocating for a just transition focused on equality and prosperity, not just green technology. He argues that current development models cause widespread suffering, emphasizing that global shifts like climate change demand a responsible path forward. Paul stresses that survival requires equality and peace demands justice, challenging decisions that undervalue human lives, labor, and materials.

Paul's award-winning work, including his monograph "Broken Land," visually underscores the human cost of these mindsets, with his photographs featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and other international publications. This impactful discussion was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Moderated by Ozgen Dundar.

Paul Saffo, a Silicon Valley forecaster and educator, discusses the competing perspectives in the climate debate and potential solutions. Saffo explores long-term technology trends and their

Paul Saffo, a Silicon Valley forecaster and educator, discusses the competing perspectives in the climate debate and potential solutions. Saffo explores long-term technology trends and their societal impact, teaching at Stanford and leading Future Studies at Singularity University. He also serves on the board of the Long Now Foundation and holds degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Unilever CEO Paul Polman delivered an exclusive video keynote at the Responsible Business Summit Europe, addressing the need and opportunities for businesses to lead on the SDGs and Paris

Unilever CEO Paul Polman delivered an exclusive video keynote at the Responsible Business Summit Europe, addressing the need and opportunities for businesses to lead on the SDGs and Paris Agreement. Over 500 executives attended the two-day forum, hosted by EthicalCorp, to discuss how businesses can deliver social purpose and impact.

Polman noted that this video was filmed prior to the US administration's announcement of its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. He requested organizers clarify this context during the introduction and will provide a statement addressing the US withdrawal in the coming days.

Environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken, CEO of OneSun Solar, delivered a speech at the 2010 Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. He focused on pressing global environmental

Environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken, CEO of OneSun Solar, delivered a speech at the 2010 Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. He focused on pressing global environmental problems.

Hawken is also the former Executive Director of the global Wiser community, a social network for sustainability. Its vision emerged from his research for his book, *Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being, and Why No One Saw It Coming*.

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"JustUs" depicts a family in New Mexico's Española Valley ministering to their community amidst an epidemic of heroin addiction and political corruption. This region, homeland to Indigenous

"JustUs" depicts a family in New Mexico's Española Valley ministering to their community amidst an epidemic of heroin addiction and political corruption. This region, homeland to Indigenous tribes and site of the 1680 Pueblo Rebellion against Spanish colonization, carries deep historical traumas. Spanish is a dominant cultural influence, and most residents are bi-racial. Despite its enchanting landscape, the valley suffers from endemic poverty; New Mexico ranks 49th in education. Job opportunities are scarce, with drug distribution often serving as the primary income.

Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto, and directed by Paul Steinbroner of Touchpoint Productions. To schedule a preview, contact paul@touchpointproductions.com or call (541) 941-5317.

"A Danger on the Rails," an Op-Doc from The New York Times, is a short documentary highlighting the risks of trains transporting explosive oil across North America.

Released on April 22,

"A Danger on the Rails," an Op-Doc from The New York Times, is a short documentary highlighting the risks of trains transporting explosive oil across North America.

Released on April 22, 2015, the film features Paul Gallay of Riverkeeper and was produced by Jon Bowermaster.

Read the accompanying New York Times story here.

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer and the profound impact of tiny variations on our understanding of life.

Nurse explores the deep genetic connections linking all organisms, from humans to yeast, prompting a crucial question: if all life is related, what do we owe to the living world? A distinguished biochemist, Nurse was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for his discoveries in cell cycle regulation.

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