Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

Eighty-five-year-old architect Stanislaw Michel, renowned for rebuilding over 90

Eighty-five-year-old architect Stanislaw Michel, renowned for rebuilding over 90 buildings in Gdansk after World War II, discusses how we can achieve peace with our neighbors amidst global conflicts.

His insights offer a path forward from the continuous threats facing our world.

Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, located in northeast Missouri, is an intentional community dedicated to ecological sustainability. Members here strive for sustainable, eco-conscious lives.

This

Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, located in northeast Missouri, is an intentional community dedicated to ecological sustainability. Members here strive for sustainable, eco-conscious lives.

This off-the-grid ecovillage is featured in a video that highlights their commitment to environmental living. Learn more at dancingrabbit.org.

This Dateline story, uploaded December 31, 2008, features Julia Butterfly Hill. It documents her 14-month stay in a redwood tree, twenty stories high, to protect an old-growth Northern California

This Dateline story, uploaded December 31, 2008, features Julia Butterfly Hill. It documents her 14-month stay in a redwood tree, twenty stories high, to protect an old-growth Northern California forest.

Learn more about Julia at juliabutterfly.com.

Sacha Warmi, Kichwa for "spirit woman of the forest," embodies nature's wisdom and nurturing feminine spirit. Despite decades of international efforts, the Amazon Rainforest faces alarming

Sacha Warmi, Kichwa for "spirit woman of the forest," embodies nature's wisdom and nurturing feminine spirit. Despite decades of international efforts, the Amazon Rainforest faces alarming degradation, severely impacting its environment and indigenous communities. We invite you to support the Sacha Warmi Center, an educational resource on the Amazon's edge in Ecuador's Pastaza region, fostering sustainability and community health.

Donations are accepted here. Thank you. Created by Rosa Canelos and Didier Lacaze, with curation by Ruth Ann Barrett of Sustainability Action Media (SAM), this content is on EarthSayers.tv. Published April 18, 2013, under Creative Commons Attribution.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ross Gelbspan's 1997 book, *The Heat Is On: The High Stakes Battle Over Earth's Threatened Climate*, documents the reality and acceleration of global

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ross Gelbspan's 1997 book, *The Heat Is On: The High Stakes Battle Over Earth's Threatened Climate*, documents the reality and acceleration of global warming.

Gelbspan exposes the campaign by oil and coal interests, teamed with conservative politicians, to confuse the public. He was an early voice in urging people to confront the facts of climate change.

Rhone Resch, President of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the organization's new first-quarter data on the solar industry's performance in a challenging

Rhone Resch, President of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the organization's new first-quarter data on the solar industry's performance in a challenging economy.

During an OnPoint discussion, Resch addressed the environment for bringing renewables online and the competition between renewable energy sources and natural gas.

Source: http://www.eenews.net/tv/ (6/16/2011)

Scientist, activist, and author Vandana Shiva advocates for saving non-GMO seeds and her concept of 'Earth Democracy.' She highlights the tragic reality of 150,000 farmer suicides, often linked to

Scientist, activist, and author Vandana Shiva advocates for saving non-GMO seeds and her concept of 'Earth Democracy.' She highlights the tragic reality of 150,000 farmer suicides, often linked to the high cost of purchasing seeds from companies like Monsanto.

Shiva emphasizes the critical importance of ecosystem conservation and the role individuals play as conservers. Her work aligns with broader themes of justice, peace, compassion, and sustainability. For more information, visit EON3.net.

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual impact.

Pallotta challenges us to stop equating frugality with morality. Instead, he advocates rewarding charities for their ambitious goals and significant accomplishments, even if these involve substantial expenses. His bold talk urges a fundamental shift in how we approach changing the world.

Watch more TED talks here.

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He highlighted that a smaller environmental footprint leads to greater long-term profit, stressing the social and prosperity elements where Walmart, as the largest private employer in the U.S. with 2.2 million global employees, has significant impact.

The conference, hosted by *The Wall Street Journal*, gathers leaders to discuss business and environmental issues. Yet, critics like Dr. Chet Bowers argue that genuine sustainability is hindered by "deep cultural assumptions" of an individualistic, consumer-dependent society, despite corporate efforts.