With six of seven sea turtle species threatened or endangered, conservation efforts are crucial. RED Sustainable Tourism, a Mexican conservation adventure company, connects travelers and volunteers to support these efforts, offering unique experiences. Similarly, SEE Turtles provides conservation travel opportunities for families and volunteers seeking a positive impact.

These initiatives promote ecotourism, sustainable travel, and community conservation. They offer tours and school programs in regions like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Trinidad, enabling travelers and volunteers to contribute to the protection of sea creatures.

Dovetail Partners provides authoritative information on the impacts and trade-offs of environmental decisions, including consumption choices, land use, and policy alternatives. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, Dovetail is a highly skilled team dedicated to fostering sustainability and responsible behaviors.

They achieve this by collaborating to develop unique concepts, systems, and programs. Dovetail excels at solving complex business problems for responsible firms and helps regions define programs that increase job creation and quality within resource-based industries.

This presentation summarizes strategic initiatives from the Aitkin County Land Department's Strategic Forestry Plan, detailing progress made between 2000 and 2008. The department manages 222,000 acres of tax-forfeited land in Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Published by Dovetail Partners in February 2010.

"Wood from the Hood" transforms discarded urban trees from local neighborhoods into high-quality flooring, millwork, furniture, and home/office accessories. Based in Minneapolis, this innovative company, founded by Indy and Rick Siewert, utilizes the Twin Cities' "Urban Forest" as its resource.

By reclaiming local trees, Wood from the Hood produces sustainable wood products. This approach promotes environmentally sensitive building and remodeling, taking a significant step towards a greener future. Discover more at woodfromthehood.com.

The North-woods Regional ATV trail in Minnesota demonstrates a balanced approach to managing recreational All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use.

This project benefits from strong local community support, further enhanced by grants from Yamaha and Polaris.

In May 2010, a tour explored recreation trails and high conservation value forests.

These areas are managed by the Crow Wing County Land Services Department in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA.

The Working Forests & Carbon event took place on June 9-10, featuring a workshop at the Long Lake Conservation Center near Palisade, MN, and a subsequent field tour. For more information, visit: http://www.dovetailinc.org/content/working-forests-carbon

The workshop included presentations from the Climate Action Reserve and the American Carbon Registry on carbon offset standards and forest project requirements. Great River Energy discussed carbon policy from an energy provider's perspective, while the Aitkin County Land Department updated attendees on a Northwoods carbon offset project. The event was organized by the Aitkin County Land Department, The Forest Guild, Northeastern Area - US Forest Service, and Dovetail Partners.

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

The energy crisis has prompted even die-hard environmentalists to reconsider nuclear power. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off, discussing its pros and cons. This thought-provoking discussion might even change your mind.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast from the TED Conference, featuring the world's leading thinkers and doers delivering the talk of their lives in 18 minutes.

In 2007, Amory Lovins, Chair and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute, testified before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

During his congressional testimony, Lovins warned against relying on nuclear energy as a primary solution to global warming.

Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear debunks myths promoted by nuclear power advocates. He details insoluble waste issues, routine radioactive emissions, the risk of catastrophic accidents, and the potential for plants to become terrorist weapons. Kamps also emphasizes the exorbitant costs associated with nuclear power.

While acknowledging that nuclear power does not contribute to global warming, Kamps argues its severe drawbacks make it an unsustainable energy solution.

Stephen Brooks, host of "Save My Planet," recently interviewed the marketing director for sustainable tourism in Costa Rica.

The discussion focused on hotel ratings and the economic impact of tourism on local communities.

The documentary "Haynesville" explores the momentous discovery of the largest natural gas field in the U.S. Louisiana backwoods. It delves into the ensuing boom and its impact on three lives.

A single mom defends her community's environmental protections, an African American preacher seeks to build a school with newfound riches, and a country boy grapples with losing his land versus becoming a millionaire. The film also examines the broader implications for the U.S. energy picture, as experts discuss a clean energy future and Haynesville's potential reserves.

To order the video, visit Amazon.

This trailer introduces "How to Boil a Frog," an eco-comedy that confronts the consequences of overshoot: too many people consuming too little planet.

An everyman dad guides viewers through the imminent global crisis, revealing five surprising ways we can save civilization.

Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing, reviving ancient "tribes" founded on shared ideas and values. These tribes empower ordinary people to lead and effect significant change, a call Godin urges us to embrace.

TEDTalks, a daily video podcast from the TED Conference, showcases leading thinkers and doers delivering impactful 18-minute talks. Explore these ideas at TED.com.

Dave Dahl, founder of Dave's Killer Bread, transformed his life after serving 15 years in prison. He now leverages his past as a powerful promotional tool for his successful business.

Beyond personal success, Dave actively works to change the attitudes of other ex-offenders. He does this by setting an example and providing employment opportunities, turning a negative experience into a positive force for change.

Sustainable Today explores Dignity Village in Portland, Oregon, a unique co-housing venture for the homeless. Chairman Dave Samson and reporter Nicole Lasage demonstrate how 60 residents live together with minimal environmental impact.

This initiative highlights solutions for homelessness, co-housing, sustainability, housing, and habitat.

Sustainable Today visited Oregon State University's Wallace Energy Systems and Renewables Facility (WESRF). Lab head Annette Von Jouanne showcased the Wave Energy Linear Test Bed and a wave energy device developed with Columbia Power Technologies. This facility is a hub for renewable energy, wave power, and sustainability research.

Explore more on sustainable topics, including renewable energy and wave power, by searching online: sustainable energy.

For residents of Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, garbage goes to the Columbia Ridge Landfill in Arlington, Oregon. Sustainable Today visited this mammoth site to understand its operations and how to limit the amount of waste buried there.

They also saw a new power plant under construction, which will generate electricity from methane gas captured at the site. Explore related topics like garbage, landfills, methane, power, and sustainability here: Garbage, Landfill, methane, power, sustainability, environment.

The Ocean Conservancy underscores the ocean's fundamental role in planetary health. It sustains us daily with food, water, and air, connecting all living things. Recognizing this vital link, the organization advocates that true environmentalism—"going green"—begins with "living blue."

It's time to initiate a significant "sea change" in our approach to global well-being.