Changing weather patterns, with stronger storms and droughts, demand land restoration. We need to free land to absorb flooding, recover hydrology, and enhance natural systems for CO2 sequestration.

The automotive age has brought mobility at a steep environmental cost. Gas cars are disastrous, leading to ecosystem loss as paved surfaces cover soil and absorb heat; EVs don't solve this land-use issue. Additionally, three-quarters of arable land converted to animal agriculture compounds this recipe for disaster.

For further insights, consult Bill Selby's The California Skywatcher or visit the FacingFuture Library for more information.

Concrete production, responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, typically lasts 50-100 years. Extending its durability to 200 years or more would significantly reduce the 4 billion tons of CO2 produced annually by its manufacture.

Our guest, Martin Halliwell, holds over 10 patents for "Earth honoring systems" designed to lower CO2 emissions in construction. His innovations include more durable concrete and integrated geothermal and windmill installations.

For more on Martin Halliwell’s work, visit footprintengineering.ca. Explore climate change information at the FacingFuture Library.

Happy New Year! Navigating today's daunting challenges and overwhelming emotions requires resilience and practical tools. Our first guest of 2025, Sylvie Rokab, offers a timely solution.

Her free New Year's Gift, #RevitalizeYourPurpose, is a one-hour webinar designed to help you realign with what matters most, setting a mindful and intentional tone for 2025, rooted in nature's sacredness.

Register for this free webinar here: https://lovethynature.com/free-webinar-revitalize-your-purpose/. Explore more about Sylvie Rokab: https://lovethynature.com/ and https://sylvierokab.com/. For climate change information, visit the FacingFuture Library: https://facingfuture.earth/library.

COP discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation have proven ineffective. Instead, planetary-scale action is crucial for restoring natural ecological function. John D. Liu leads this effort, engaging thousands across over 80 global restoration projects.

Nick Breeze, author of COPOUT, and Liu explore ways to protect Earth’s vital systems. This program, from COP29 in Baku, includes an inspiring clip from "The Flourishing Path" featuring Jane Goodall.

Resources: John D. Liu & eco-restoration: Ecosystem Restoration Communities, KNAW Academia. Order Nick Breeze's COPOUT: Goodreads. Jane Goodall's work: JaneGoodall.org. Climate change info: FacingFuture Library.

Preserving biodiversity and avoiding climate tipping points necessitate critical changes in land management and food systems, requiring us to work with nature. The Amazon, vital to Earth's system, is losing its carbon sequestration capacity due to logging and cattle ranching. Peatlands also face threats; their delicate hydrological balance is disrupted by drainage (emitting CO2) or excessive wetness (emitting methane), further imperiled by permafrost melt.

This discussion was recorded on November 16, 2024, at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosted by journalist Nick Breeze, with experts from the World Resources Institute, University of Leicester, and University of Cambridge. For more information on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Our essential infrastructure and living systems are unraveling. Professor Leah Rampy, author of *Earth & Soul*, discusses with Dale Walkonen how life's interconnectedness compels us to collaborate with each other and nature.

Despite our complex, existential predicament, we can lay stepping stones for future generations to achieve a livable future.

Learn more at LeahMoranRampy.com. Her new book, *Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos*, is available on Amazon. For more on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library at facingfuture.earth/library.

The ReMembering and ReEnchanting Podcast recently featured Osprey Orielle Lake. She discussed her extensive work with Indigenous leaders at WECAN International and her new book, The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis.

The conversation explored the significance of listening, the role of nature, and how worldviews serve as entry points for change. Lake emphasized the importance of Indigenous leadership and the "rights of nature" movement.

Topics also included personal resilience and strategies for shifting governmental worldviews.

Our world faces a crisis, with life on the planet under attack. Beyond false solutions, critical questions emerge regarding food systems, economic models, and halting fossil fuel expansion. Climate justice groups are actively challenging dominant patriarchal cultures that exploit nature, other cultures, and women, advocating for biodiversity, ecosystem health, and the Rights of Nature.

Osprey Orielle Lake, founder of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network, discusses her new book, The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis, with host Dale Walkonen. Her work explores how climate justice can address these global challenges.

Understanding the land footprint of various energy sources is crucial for current global energy requirements. Solar power utilizes 1% of the world's land, while wind energy demands 5%.

In contrast, nuclear power is significantly more land-efficient, requiring only 0.1% of the world's land to meet current energy needs.

Business leaders face constant challenges navigating responsible business in 2025. The 3BL video series, in partnership with TriplePundit, cuts through the noise to provide clear insights and fresh perspectives on complex regulations and rapidly evolving sustainability trends. It's your essential guide for understanding what's truly shaping the future.

Each episode tackles critical questions, such as why sustainability strategies fail, the importance of authentic community engagement, and how leaders can move beyond performative commitments to create lasting change. Connect with us on LinkedIn for more.

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.

Visit the series page to learn more about Nature’s Genius.

Earth Guardians is collaborating with voter registration and turnout organizations, including Rock the Vote, Future Coalition, and We Stand United, to mobilize 65 million young people to register and vote. Our goal is to achieve the largest youth voter turnout in history.

Register to vote today. Don't stop there—pledge to triple your vote and text RevTheVote to 56525. Learn more about our mission: earthguardians.org/jointherevolution.

The climate crisis demands transformative societal change. Existing infrastructure is inadequate, failing to protect communities and devaluing lives.

Xiuhtezcatl, joined by Miley Cyrus, emphasizes the critical importance of voting to address these issues. Join the movement for change at Earth Guardians.

Why are you inspired to vote this year? The global Earth Guardians community invites you to join a conversation about voting.

Let's share our motivations and help each other stay inspired and motivated this election season.

Earth Guardians, who are you voting for this year?

Tell us who you're showing up for. Is it the planet, or one of the many communities whose voices are often suppressed in elections? Your support matters.

Earth Guardians globally are engaging in discussions about this year's elections.

They are sharing their diverse perspectives and explaining their motivations for casting a ballot.

This content features a "Get Out the Vote" (GOTV) initiative.

It is presented as a video specifically tailored for the TikTok social media platform.

Revolutionize the Vote is a live stream curated by Black and Indigenous youth, focused on mobilizing communities for this critical election.

Join the movement by visiting revthevote.org or texting REVTHEVOTE to 56525.

This initiative is hosted by Future Coalition, Earth Guardians, International Indigenous Youth Council, March On, Seventh Generation, Hip Hop Caucus, Seeding Sovereignty, and We Stand United.

Revolutionize the Vote is a live stream led by Black and Indigenous youth, focusing on the critical importance of community mobilization for the upcoming election.

Join the movement by visiting revthevote.org or texting REVTHEVOTE to 56525.

This initiative is hosted by Future Coalition, Earth Guardians, International Indigenous Youth Council, March On, Seventh Generation, Hip Hop Caucus, Seeding Sovereignty, and We Stand United.

Join "Revolutionize the Vote," a live stream event on Monday, August 17th at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. Hosted by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Leala Pourier, this event elevates stories of Indigenous wisdom and Black liberation, underscoring why our vote is critical to turn the tide in this election.

RSVP and watch live: https://revthevote.org. To join the movement, text EarthVote to 56525.