Tennessee native Erica Davis recognized that rural communities often see little benefit from local oil and gas extraction. Collaborating with grassroots organizers in Campbell County, she

Tennessee native Erica Davis recognized that rural communities often see little benefit from local oil and gas extraction. Collaborating with grassroots organizers in Campbell County, she researched and sponsored a bill to reform oil and natural gas severance taxes.

Davis's bill aims to raise these taxes, which are the sole legislative means to keep extraction wealth in-state. Crucially, it seeks to distribute all revenue directly to the affected communities where extraction occurs, rather than the current one-third. Despite Davis's lobbying efforts and bipartisan support, the bill was dropped from the 2015-2016 docket. Now pursuing an environmental law degree, Davis plans to revive the legislation in the next session.

In an October 2013 interview with Bill Moyers, author Wendell Berry—hailed as a "prophet of

In an October 2013 interview with Bill Moyers, author Wendell Berry—hailed as a "prophet of responsibility" and "passionate advocate for the Earth"—shared his views on leadership.

Berry believes true leadership emerges from the bottom up. It involves individuals who identify a need and act on it. He asserts that success is not the primary concern; rather, the fundamental question is, "What's the Right Thing to do?"

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized hemp's historical benefits and cited the recent U.S. Farm Bill, which permits states to regulate production and allows universities to conduct studies.

The legislation passed with an 88-5 vote. Following its approval, Faison distributed various hemp products, such as breakfast cereal, soap, cooking oil, and twine, to legislative leaders, showcasing the plant's diverse applications.

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and difficult choices they faced.

Moyers revisits these families' stories, exploring the human cost of inequality with journalists Barbara Miner and Barbara Garson. This report was published on July 4, 2013.

An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium

An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC) and hemp advocate Doug Fine.

Winters, Oregon's first industrial hemp licensee, aims to plant seeds this spring, relying on the 7606 Federal Farm Bill's "agricultural pilot programs" provision.

Establishing domestic hemp seed stock is vital for rural economic development. Produced by Barry Heidt.

An interview was recently conducted with Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett.

Rev. Kirlin-Hackett serves as the Director of the Interfaith Task Force on

An interview was recently conducted with Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett.

Rev. Kirlin-Hackett serves as the Director of the Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness.

An interview was conducted with Thomas Schneider, Swiss Ambassador and Chair of the Council of Europe's Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI).

This discussion took place at the AI for

An interview was conducted with Thomas Schneider, Swiss Ambassador and Chair of the Council of Europe's Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI).

This discussion took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. #aiforgood

Esperanza Martinez, a speaker at "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate," discussed efforts to save Ecuador's Yasuní National Park. This event, part of Climate Action Week with Naomi

Esperanza Martinez, a speaker at "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate," discussed efforts to save Ecuador's Yasuní National Park. This event, part of Climate Action Week with Naomi Klein, featured a panel including Bill McKibben, Clayton Thomas-Muller, Estela Vasquez, and Michael Leon Guerrero, exploring climate, capitalism, justice, and ecological debt.

Watch the full discussion here: http://new.livestream.com/TheNewSchool/This-Changes-Everything

The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act has been introduced in the House and Senate. This bill aims to address climate change by providing farmers and foresters access to carbon sequestration

The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act has been introduced in the House and Senate. This bill aims to address climate change by providing farmers and foresters access to carbon sequestration credits.

House bill H.R. 7393 is sponsored by Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), along with eight other Republicans and Democrats. Senate bill S. 3894 is sponsored by Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI).

Further details about the bill are available. The sponsors are recognized for their bipartisan climate efforts.

An interview with Thomas Wiegand took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Wiegand serves as Chair of the ITU/WHO Focus Group on AI for Health, and is also

An interview with Thomas Wiegand took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Wiegand serves as Chair of the ITU/WHO Focus Group on AI for Health, and is also the Executive Director of Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) ASCILabs Inc.