Western North Carolina is grappling with unprecedented devastation from Hurricane Helene. Many still lack basic services like water, power, and internet, making recovery incredibly difficult. The

Western North Carolina is grappling with unprecedented devastation from Hurricane Helene. Many still lack basic services like water, power, and internet, making recovery incredibly difficult. The rising body count, potentially in the thousands, adds to our community's overwhelming grief and hardship.

Your continued love and support are vital. Please don't forget us; keep discussing this disaster, which highlights critical issues like climate change and systemic inequalities. We must collectively work towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

Thank you for all GoFundMe donations. Contributions directly support mutual aid organizations assisting underserved communities here. Please continue to donate, share, and spread the word; your solidarity means everything.

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often seen as negative, author Bob Sutton argues we can harness it for benefit.

In his book, "The Friction Project," Sutton emphasizes first determining if an action is "right" or "wrong." Right actions should be fast and relatively frictionless, possibly with constructive friction. Wrong actions, conversely, are often full of friction.

Learn two easy tricks to solve problems and make friction your secret weapon.

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The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024, held in Alaska from September 9-11, united Indigenous relatives and partners globally. The event facilitated sharing insights on climate

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024, held in Alaska from September 9-11, united Indigenous relatives and partners globally. The event facilitated sharing insights on climate impacts and honored Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge. Cultural Survival attended, conducting interviews with participants.

One interviewee was Cheepache-Nitty (Mono/Chukchansi), an Indigenous youth and Northwest Indian College student. Cheepache-Nitty advocates for stewarding Mother Earth and aims to decolonize the education system for future Indigenous and Black generations. Their views are personal and do not represent any organization.

This interview was produced by Avexnim Cojti (Maya K'iche'), edited by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San), and featured music by Ziibiwan, Yarina, and The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024 will be held in Alaska from September 9-11. This event gathers Indigenous relatives, partners, and delegates globally to share insights

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024 will be held in Alaska from September 9-11. This event gathers Indigenous relatives, partners, and delegates globally to share insights on climate impacts and honor Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge.

Cultural Survival's Avexnim Cojti attended, interviewing attendees like Cheepache-Nitty (Mono/Chukchansi). Cheepache-Nitty is a land steward and research associate for Yosemite Ancestral Stewards, engaging youth from five tribes in parkland protection. A student at Northwest Indian College, she advocates for decolonizing education for new Indigenous and Black generations.

Image: Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (courtesy of yosemitenps on Instagram)

Conventional pigments, often metal or oil-derived, present environmental and health concerns, including carcinogens like titanium dioxide and links to human rights abuses. Sparxell offers a

Conventional pigments, often metal or oil-derived, present environmental and health concerns, including carcinogens like titanium dioxide and links to human rights abuses. Sparxell offers a breakthrough: the first environmentally sustainable, non-toxic pigments, glitters, sequins, and films. Inspired by structural color in nature, their patented process transforms cellulose nanocrystals into biodegradable, vibrant alternatives with state-of-the-art performance.

Sparxell was a finalist for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/) supports nature-inspired solutions for global environmental challenges, fostering innovative startups. Learn more about Sparxell at sparxell.com and biomimicry at biomimicry.org.

Northern California faces catastrophic wildfires, like the 2021 Dixie Fire, exacerbated by climate change and forest mismanagement. In response, the Sierra Buttes Trails Stewardship offers hope,

Northern California faces catastrophic wildfires, like the 2021 Dixie Fire, exacerbated by climate change and forest mismanagement. In response, the Sierra Buttes Trails Stewardship offers hope, utilizing trails to aid the recovery of devastated communities. Support their vital work: sierratrails.org/donate.

Patagonia, founded in 1973, is an outdoor apparel company dedicated to saving our home planet. As a certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member, it's recognized for product quality, environmental activism, and over $230 million in contributions. Its unique ownership structure ensures profits protect the planet. Learn more: pat.ag/Patagonia.

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team answering frequently asked questions about how the circular economy works.

The Ellen MacArthur

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team answering frequently asked questions about how the circular economy works.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting a circular economy. Driven by design, this model eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

Watch the full video for more insights. Subscribe to the Foundation's YouTube channel: Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Explore their work further at www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and connect on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team addresses frequently asked questions about the circular economy.

The Foundation is an international

In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team addresses frequently asked questions about the circular economy.

The Foundation is an international charity that develops and promotes a circular economy – one driven by design to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

For more insights, subscribe to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube channel. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The global youth population, currently 1.2 billion (40% under 25), is projected to grow by over 78 million by 2030, with low-income countries accounting for half this increase. Investing in this

The global youth population, currently 1.2 billion (40% under 25), is projected to grow by over 78 million by 2030, with low-income countries accounting for half this increase. Investing in this global asset and safeguarding their interests is crucial for social and economic stability, requiring education and training systems to adapt.

High-quality apprenticeships, internships, and volunteering programs offer vital entry points for young jobseekers. Jean Mary Tjiohimba from South Africa's Khwe community shares insights into the successes and challenges faced by youth in her region.