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Online Participation and Corporate Power by David Ritter

David Ritter, CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific, emphasizes the crucial role of online participation in addressing corporate power. He specifically highlights actions involving Coca-Cola and Nestle.

Ritter asserts, "We are not a pop drink democracy," underscoring the need for public engagement against corporate influence. This discussion was published on June 14, 2013.

Climate Change the State of the Science

Published November 19, 2013, this data visualization illustrates climate change effects. It was produced by the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme and Globaia, with funding from the UN Foundation.

The visualization summarizes key findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (Working Group I summary for policymakers, Physical Science Basis). All presented facts are directly derived from the IPCC summary.

Bill McKibben's Sermon at The Riverside Church - "God's Taunt"

Bill McKibben's sermon, "God's Taunt," delivered on April 28, 2013, explored Job 38:1-11 and Matthew 19:16-22.

He advocated for divestment and applying pressure on companies at the root of climate change, stressing that there is no room for complacency.

The Politics of Climate Change by Anthony Giddens

"We are off the edge of history." Professor Lord Anthony Giddens discussed the politics of climate change in the Durham Castle Lecture Series on October 31, 2012.

The recording of this lecture was published on November 7, 2012.

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition: The CCAC

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) serves as a forum to assess progress and mobilize resources in addressing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs).

It catalyzes new actions and bolsters existing efforts on near-term climate change, focusing on related public health, food and energy security, and environmental issues.

Carbon Price for Accountability

Carbon pollution impacts us all. It's time to implement a carbon price to hold polluters accountable and halt environmental destruction.

 

Learn more at The Climate Reality Project. Narrated by Reggie Watts.

World Could Be 4 Degrees Hotter By End of This Century

The World Bank warns that rising temperatures could be disastrous, urging more action to "Turn Down the Heat."

Published on February 25, 2013, this warning highlights critical issues in sustainability, global warming, and climate change.

Indigenous Peoples Lead Largest Climate Change Rally

Indigenous Peoples, led by Phil Lane Jr., spearheaded the largest climate change rally in Los Angeles history in February 2013. They marched thousands to LA City Hall, opened the event with traditional prayers, and delivered a strong message to President Obama.

The rally concluded with an "Idle No More - Protect the Sacred" Round Dance, during which an international treaty to protect sacred lands from Tar Sands projects was signed. Phil Lane Jr.'s leadership is further detailed in a video on EarthSayers.tv here, and his organization is the Four Worlds International Institute here.

Big Questions for a Better Built Environment

On January 28th at 12pm (EST), Gary Lawrence, AECOM's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, will discuss how the company delivers solutions.

He will detail AECOM's approach to creating, enhancing, and sustaining the world's built, natural, and social environments. Learn more about Gary Lawrence.

Thinking Beyond the Financial Return by John Fullerton

Shifting the global energy system away from coal is imperative. Those with control and access to capital bear the greatest responsibility for this critical challenge.

John Fullerton, Founder and President of Capital Institute, leads a collaborative dedicated to transforming finance. Their aim is to foster a more just, resilient, and sustainable economic system.

NYC carbon footprint: 54,349,650 tons a year = 148,903 tons a day = 6,204 tons an hour = 1.72 ton

In 2010, New York City's carbon footprint was 54 million metric tons of CO2, equating to 1.72 tons per second. This immense scale of atmospheric pollution is often difficult for most people to comprehend.

Carbon Visuals and the Environmental Defense Fund aim to make these emissions more tangible. They help visualize both the total output and the rate of emission, making the city's environmental impact more understandable.

Fighting Global Warming: Bill McKibben

Bill McKibben spoke at the Marion Institute in New Bedford, MA, from October 26-28, 2012. His presentation focused on the ongoing fight against global warming, urging New Englanders to join the effort.


McKibben, author of a dozen environmental books including the seminal *The End of Nature* (1989), co-founded the grassroots climate campaign 350.org. A fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he notably led the 2011 White House protest against the Keystone pipeline, which resulted in 1,253 arrests—the largest civil disobedience action in 30 years.

Taking Action on Climate Change by Regeneration Project

Pioneers John Elkington, Bjorn Stigson, Doug Miller, and David Suzuki fear climate change issues may worsen before improving. They believe unity and meaningful progress will only occur when daily life disruptions force a realization of the connection between actions and consequences.

This perspective is from one of twenty Ray Anderson Memorial Interviews. These interviews are part of The Regeneration Project, a collaborative initiative by Sustainability and GlobeScan.

The CBC's documentary on the life and times of Maurice Strong. A rich oil man and environmentalis

The CBC has produced a documentary exploring the life and career of Maurice Strong.

Strong was a prominent figure, known as both an oil executive and an environmentalist, instrumental in the creation of The Kyoto Protocol.

Businesses Race to be Green Around the Globe - Bjorn Stigson

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global association of 200 CEO-led companies focused on sustainable development.

He emphasizes that climate change is primarily a competitiveness issue for businesses. Those operating under resource and pollution constraints must innovate.

Ultimately, companies delivering green and clean solutions will emerge as winners. (ABC Radio/Australia)

Re-balancing Climate by Rajendra Pachauri

Rajendra Pachauri, Chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), discusses the geophysical effects of climate change.

He also addresses the vital human dimension, including the social, economic, and equity considerations needed to prepare for future changes. (November 2011)

Climate change denier Lord Monckton's Challenged by Data and Reports

Lord Monckton's climate change denial statements are challenged by scientific data and reports.

 

For further information, science journalist Potholer54 offers a valuable video series on YouTube. Another related video is also available on EarthSayers.

CFCs: Frank Sherwood Rowland

F. Sherwood Rowland, UCI Bren Research Professor of chemistry and Earth system science, received the 1995 Nobel Prize in chemistry. He was honored for his discovery that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in products like aerosol sprays damage the Earth's protective ozone layer. Although initially controversial, this crucial finding ultimately led to a worldwide ban on CFCs.


Professor Rowland passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012. This video was produced by Kerrin Piche Serna, University Communications. For more information, visit F. Sherwood Rowland's Wikipedia page or read an Al Jazeera article on ozone.

Environmental Defense Fund

This video, produced by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), highlights their activities. Comments on YouTube reflect varied opinions, from climate change deniers to engaged environmentalists.

 

EarthSayers advocates for sustainability principles and practices. We aim to elevate diverse voices, empowering citizens to make informed decisions and act responsibly in their daily lives.

Answering Climate Change Skeptics by Naomi Oreskes

Naomi Oreskes, author and professor of history and science studies at the University of California, San Diego, delivered a presentation based on her book, *Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscure the Truth about Climate Change*.

This lecture was part of the University of Rhode Island's Spring 2010 Vetlesen Lecture Series, "People and Planet Global Environmental Change," held on March 2, 2010.

You can order *Merchants of Doubt* from Amazon.com.

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Environmental Scientist and Advocate
 

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.

Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.

 

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection