Nikki Henderson champions food as a powerful tool for social change, emphasizing its role in uniting people to foster healthy, thriving communities and a sustainable planet.

As Executive

Nikki Henderson champions food as a powerful tool for social change, emphasizing its role in uniting people to foster healthy, thriving communities and a sustainable planet.

As Executive Director of People's Grocery in West Oakland, CA, she spearheads a strategic campaign to revitalize the local economy through a comprehensive food system approach.

Recognized by ELLE Magazine in 2010 as a Gold Awardee, Nikki will speak at the Connecting for Change Conference, sponsored by the Marion Institute.

Physicist Geoffrey West discovered that simple mathematical laws govern cities. He found that a city's population can predict various aspects, including wealth, crime rates, and walking

Physicist Geoffrey West discovered that simple mathematical laws govern cities. He found that a city's population can predict various aspects, including wealth, crime rates, and walking speed.

In his insightful TEDGlobal talk, West explains this remarkable phenomenon, demonstrating how similar scaling laws also apply to organisms and corporations.

Chef, entrepreneur, and activist Camilla Marcus discusses her cookbook, "My Regenerative Kitchen," which promotes regenerative agriculture, climate consciousness, and a zero-waste approach.

Chef, entrepreneur, and activist Camilla Marcus discusses her cookbook, "My Regenerative Kitchen," which promotes regenerative agriculture, climate consciousness, and a zero-waste approach. Through simple recipes and thoughtful techniques, she encourages readers to reduce food waste and use every part of the vegetable.

Named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People, Marcus founded west~bourne, New York City's first zero-waste certified restaurant, and co-founded ROAR and the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). Committed to cross-industry innovation, her endeavors range from championing regenerative farming to advocating for equitable childcare. She collaborates with various partners and celebrities, fostering a community-minded, sustainable approach to eating and planetary care. Watch the full video here.

Legal protections have enabled wolves to return to the West Coast, an inspiring conservation success story. By late 2024, 75 wolf families were known across the three-state region, with recovery

Legal protections have enabled wolves to return to the West Coast, an inspiring conservation success story. By late 2024, 75 wolf families were known across the three-state region, with recovery still in early stages due to ample habitat.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, believes human well-being is tied to nature’s diversity. We use science, law, and media to protect species, their habitats, and climate, ensuring a wild world for future generations.

For more information, visit our website, take action, or connect with us on social media. Direct questions to center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Kandi Mossett, IEN's Native Energy and Climate Justice Organizer, introduced the event, acknowledging the Indigenous Youth Movement for their vital contributions.

Dr. Daniel Wildcat

Kandi Mossett, IEN's Native Energy and Climate Justice Organizer, introduced the event, acknowledging the Indigenous Youth Movement for their vital contributions.

Dr. Daniel Wildcat presented a "Rights of Mother Earth" banner created by children from Haskell Indian Nations University's Day Care Center, emphasizing their significance as "OUR CHILDREN and Our FUTURE!"

Chief Ruben George and Ben West from the First Nations Women's Initiative (fwii.net) also contributed through a PowerPoint presentation and panel discussion.

A Western conservation effort to protect the sage grouse, a bird known for its unusual mating call, has sparked conflict among environmental interests. This story was published on July 22,

A Western conservation effort to protect the sage grouse, a bird known for its unusual mating call, has sparked conflict among environmental interests. This story was published on July 22, 2014.

Produced by Kassie Bracken and Ben Laffin, the full article is available here.

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Roukaya Ben Brahim, based in Kébili, southern Tunisia, founded Chef Lait to produce and transform goat and camel milk, promoting local livestock. Growing up in an agricultural family, she

Roukaya Ben Brahim, based in Kébili, southern Tunisia, founded Chef Lait to produce and transform goat and camel milk, promoting local livestock. Growing up in an agricultural family, she transformed a milk surplus into an economic opportunity. Her company now offers fresh milk and artisanal cheese, and is expanding camel milk collection. She joined the Agri-accélérateur program, enhancing her skills and structuring her project around responsible investment.

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After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on her new Maine oyster farm, she pivoted to pioneering plastic-free mariculture, now producing some of the world's best oysters. This story reflects the island's precarious present and potential future.

Patagonia shares this narrative of innovation and sustainability, underscoring its commitment to using its resources—business, investments, and voice—to combat the threat of extinction. Learn more about Patagonia: Official Site | Patagonia Stories.

Building materials contribute an estimated 5 to 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Imagine using materials that not only require less carbon to produce but also actively capture and

Building materials contribute an estimated 5 to 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Imagine using materials that not only require less carbon to produce but also actively capture and store it. In California, architect Dylan Johnson and Yvon Chouinard, alongside a seasoned crew, constructed two houses using straw bales that would otherwise have gone to waste.

This innovative project demonstrates that natural building isn’t just better for the climate—it’s a superior way to build. Watch "Home, Grown" to learn more. For additional content and to connect with Patagonia, subscribe here, visit their official site and stories, or find them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder of SingularityNET, was interviewed at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023.

This significant event, held in Geneva, brought together global leaders to discuss

Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder of SingularityNET, was interviewed at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023.

This significant event, held in Geneva, brought together global leaders to discuss critical advancements and ethical considerations in artificial intelligence.