Rachel Carson, a renowned biologist, author, and founding member of The Nature Conservancy in Maine, will be celebrated during a visit to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. Join

Rachel Carson, a renowned biologist, author, and founding member of The Nature Conservancy in Maine, will be celebrated during a visit to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. Join Cori Kahn of the Conservancy to learn more about this conservation icon.

Carson's influential work, Silent Spring, is available from Amazon.com.

Rachel Carson, born in Pennsylvania in 1907, developed a passion for nature and writing as a child.

Her seminal work,

Rachel Carson, born in Pennsylvania in 1907, developed a passion for nature and writing as a child.

Her seminal work, *Silent Spring*, is highly recommended for readers.

Carson remains an enduring model for sustainability advocacy and environmental stewardship.

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, an Eskimo-Kalaallit Elder from Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland, hails from a family of traditional healers in the Far North. He recently visited Switzerland to deliver a vital

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, an Eskimo-Kalaallit Elder from Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland, hails from a family of traditional healers in the Far North. He recently visited Switzerland to deliver a vital message.

During his visit, Angaangaq spoke about the urgent changes humanity must implement to ensure our continued existence on Earth. His powerful words underscored the necessity of immediate action.

Gordan Westfall provides an overview of The Center for a Sustainable Today, a non-profit organization. Its mission is to foster a new understanding of our planet and human behavior through

Gordan Westfall provides an overview of The Center for a Sustainable Today, a non-profit organization. Its mission is to foster a new understanding of our planet and human behavior through awareness and education.

For more information, visit www.sustainabletoday.org.

Renee Lertzman, Ph.D., is a researcher, writer, and consultant focusing on sustainability's psychological dimensions. She lectured at Portland State University on February 4, 2010, discussing "The

Renee Lertzman, Ph.D., is a researcher, writer, and consultant focusing on sustainability's psychological dimensions. She lectured at Portland State University on February 4, 2010, discussing "The Myth of Apathy or Why People Don't Seem to Care About Sustainability."

With two decades in the sustainability sector, Dr. Lertzman's innovative research and consulting are widely recognized. She holds an MA from UNC Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. from Cardiff University, where she developed psychosocial research for sustainability. Her work has appeared in the New York Times "Dot Earth," KBOO Radio, and The Ecologist. More information is available on her Website.

Mary Evelyn Tucker connects the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. to the Earth Charter. She emphasizes humanity's capacity for radical, long-term change, asserting that

Mary Evelyn Tucker connects the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. to the Earth Charter. She emphasizes humanity's capacity for radical, long-term change, asserting that recognizing our place in a unique, living Earth community is vital at this critical historical juncture.

Tucker further discusses the Earth Charter's relationship to Satyagraha, highlighting its foundational principles of nonviolence, democracy, and peace.

Stephen Dinan of the Shift Network presented "Vision 2012," a comprehensive roadmap for achieving a global shift. This vision synthesized dozens of interlocking strategies, designed to guide

Stephen Dinan of the Shift Network presented "Vision 2012," a comprehensive roadmap for achieving a global shift. This vision synthesized dozens of interlocking strategies, designed to guide humanity toward a sustainable, peaceful, healthy, and prosperous planetary civilization.

Its aim was to set this trajectory within three years of its launch, with long-term benefits unfolding in the decades to follow.

Acclaimed journalist and author Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking.

She reminds us of our collective power, emphasizing that together, we can bring about

Acclaimed journalist and author Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking.

She reminds us of our collective power, emphasizing that together, we can bring about change.

Dominique Conseil, President of Aveda Corporation, Inc., advocates for integrating environmental

Dominique Conseil, President of Aveda Corporation, Inc., advocates for integrating environmental and societal wellness into daily decisions. He advises applying consciousness to consumption habits at home and work, always asking, "Do I need this?" There's no need to change professions; simply factor these considerations into existing routines.

Conseil's insights were shared during an interview with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

Science and spirituality connect at the fundamental level of consciousness. This intersection is a key theme for Deepak Chopra, whom Time magazine recognized as one of the century's top 100 heroes

Science and spirituality connect at the fundamental level of consciousness. This intersection is a key theme for Deepak Chopra, whom Time magazine recognized as one of the century's top 100 heroes and icons, calling him "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine."

Chopra is also widely known for his regular contributions to PBS. His notable works include "The Happiness Prescription" and "Body, Mind, and Soul: The Mystery and The Magic."