In September 2016, the critical importance of sacred lands, exemplified by the Standing Rock movement, gained significant attention.

This movement underscored the vital link between protecting these lands and addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for responsible environmental stewardship.

This six-hour live stream captures presentations from World Peace and Prayer Day (2020).

It features an introduction by Chief Arvol Looking Horse, alongside a presentation by Guy Jones, Hunkpapa Lakota, on Newark EarthWorks, Ohio, U.S.A.

In 1996, Sarah van Gelder and friends took a leap of faith, launching YES! Magazine from a garage. Sarah's motivation was to channel her creative skills into a publication offering hopeful news and positive actions, providing an antidote to the disempowering negativity prevalent in commercial media.

Two decades later, YES! Magazine has become an indispensable, hope-infusing read for a growing segment of progressive-minded individuals. With a run of 50,000 copies per issue, it empowers readers who seek alternatives to mainstream media's often depressive narratives.

Permaculture designer Andrew Faust, from the Center for Bioregional Living, presents an inspiring narrative on the evolution of life and human consciousness. He brilliantly condenses the scientific worldview, highlighting its metaphysical implications.

This video was created by Costa Boutsikaris. For more information, visit terravisus.com.

Ribbon eels typically inhabit burrows, emerging to swim with graceful, ribbon-like movements. Explore more fascinating marine species on our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Giant clams trap microplastics, harming marine life. Oceana combats this by campaigning to reduce single-use plastic at its source, limiting ocean pollution. Learn more here.

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The 1997 Dutch documentary, "The Call of the Mountain: Arne Næss and the Deep Ecology Movement," directed by Jan van Boeckel, explores the philosophy of Norwegian thinker Arne Næss. This production delves into themes of ecology, environment, global awareness, and spirituality.

Næss, a pivotal figure in the late 20th-century environmental movement, coined the term "deep ecology." His vision was significantly influenced by Rachel Carson's 1962 book, *Silent Spring*. For further details, refer to the Foundation for Deep Ecology.

This video explores Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic, an environmental philosophy. It delves into its foundational principles and distinguishes it from Deep Ecology.

Leopold, author of the seminal work A Sand County Almanac and the first wildlife management textbook, developed these concepts. Production credit goes to the GCSC Commodore team.

This five-minute video explores the distinction between deep and shallow ecology within Environmental Ethics. It outlines the fundamental principles of deep ecology, emphasizing the necessity of a radical shift in our environmental perspective. The video clearly enumerates deep ecology's eight core principles.

Special thanks to Commodore Productions at Gulf Coast State College for their invaluable assistance in producing this video.

Ancient sea turtles, known for their long lifespans and incredible migrations, face numerous modern threats. These include plastic and light pollution, fishing gear entanglement, sea-level rise, and ocean acidification. Our staff has worked for decades to protect these amazing reptiles.

We recently celebrated significant wins, securing new protections for leatherback sea turtles in California and critical habitat for green sea turtles on both coasts. These successes highlight our ongoing commitment to their survival.

Learn more about our sea turtle conservation efforts and how you can contribute. Our Florida director, Jaclyn Lopez, and senior Oceans program attorney, Catherine Kilduff, will lead the presentation.

Life expectancy has increased by 30 years, thanks to advancements in health and education. Dr. Barnett, however, identifies three additional powerful factors that influence both longevity and quality of life. In her talk, she shares these insights, along with personal examples, to inspire a more purposeful and passionate existence.

A leading authority on "refiring and reinventing," Cynthia Barnett exemplifies her philosophy. Through her nonprofit, Amazing Girls Science, she pays it forward by helping girls ignite a passion for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).

Architect and urban planner Nuno Soares, based in Macau since 2003, explores how to integrate a city's unique character into everyday life and design. Drawing from his experiences living away from home, he shares insights on using local elements in architecture and urban planning.

Nuno founded and directs CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism, a non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote research, education, and knowledge diffusion in architecture and urbanism, bringing local issues to a global audience.

This talk was presented at TEDxSenadoSquare, an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Lauren Schrero, a disability activist, is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Nora Project. This nonprofit provides disability inclusion training and curriculum to teachers, fostering empathy and friendships between students and their peers with disabilities.

In her TEDx talk, Lauren demonstrates the Ability Inclusive Mindset (AIM). This framework aims to demystify disability and create more welcoming, inclusive spaces for children of all abilities.

Before her activism, Lauren was a litigator and federal law clerk. She earned her B.A. from Macalester College and J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

Asukulu Songolo, a junior at Central Catholic in Portland, is an immigrant and child of war refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He explores his family's history, seeking to bring positive change to his true home.

Passionate about social justice, Asukulu actively promotes marginalized groups through his school's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council and African American Students United. In August 2019, he founded The Congo Peace Project, a grassroots movement dedicated to realizing menstrual hygiene and educational opportunities for all Congolese people.

Beyond his activism, Asukulu enjoys track and field. He plans to pursue International Relations and Business, driven by interests in social entrepreneurship and global politics. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Keri Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES, will discuss "Addressing Health Equity using the MISTAH model." She serves as Chief of Health Policy and Administration at The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority, where she leads the Community Health Awareness and Prevention Office and other key programs.

Dr. Norris previously worked at the CDC as a health scientist, evaluator, and epidemiologist. She possesses extensive experience in eliminating health disparities for vulnerable populations in the United States and has served as adjunct faculty at several universities. She is also the author of two books, including #KeriOn.

This talk was part of a TEDxEmory event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Rob Silberstein, born with a severe joint and muscular disability, is a lifelong learner who achieved multiple degrees, including medicine and law. He made history as Australia's first registered medical doctor with a substantial physical disability, subsequently becoming a powerhouse in commercial law.

Combining his unique qualifications, Dr. Silberstein dedicates his life to advocating for equal access to education and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities. He runs Silberstein & Associates with his wife, Jessica, and continues this vital work through The Northcott Society and Northcott Innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The stonefish injects venom potent enough to kill an adult in under an hour. While extremely painful, this venom is used for defense against predators, not for capturing prey, effectively deterring even the strongest threats. Learn more on our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/32OI0PC

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An AIEF Scholarship offers more than just Year 12 education. It integrates students into a vibrant community of over 1,000 young Indigenous individuals across Australia, fostering connections as they work, live, and study.

We are pleased to welcome the Class of 2020 to our alumni network. This welcome includes a special video created by AIEF Alum Jayden Moyle (St Joseph’s Nudgee College, 2012).

A new short film features AIEF Scholarship Student Taryn, from Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, and her mentor, Merydith Clark.

The film highlights the successful partnership between AIEF and HSBC Australia, showcasing its positive impact.

Unngoorra Harbour, an alum of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), congratulates the Class of 2020 on their achievements.

Unngoorra attended Queensland University of Technology and St Joseph's Nudgee College, graduating in 2015.