David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at the University of Vermont.

Orr is the author of *The Nature of Design* (Oxford, 2002) and *Design on the Edge* (MIT, 2006).

His recent work includes a two-year, $2 million project to define a 100-day climate action plan for the Obama administration. Learn more at www.climateactionproject.com.

Donald Abrams, M.D., Chief of Hematology and Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital, co-authored *Integrative

Donald Abrams, M.D., Chief of Hematology and Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital, co-authored *Integrative Oncology*. A pioneer in medical cannabis research, he has extensive experience with cancer and HIV/AIDS patients.

The U.S. government classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug—the most restricted category—asserting it is unsafe with no accepted medical use.

Despite this, medical cannabis has been used for millennia, with no reported overdoses. Moreover, recent global clinical research consistently demonstrates its medicinal value.

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David Bronner, and David Pillar.

More information from the event can be found at Hemfest 2013.

On Earth Day 2020, Elder Nii Gaani Aki (Leading Earth Man), Dr. David Courchene of Turtle Lodge, Canada, shared a profound message.

He conveyed that Mother Earth is currently giving birth

On Earth Day 2020, Elder Nii Gaani Aki (Leading Earth Man), Dr. David Courchene of Turtle Lodge, Canada, shared a profound message.

He conveyed that Mother Earth is currently giving birth to a new life.

Geologist David Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé, authors of the influential "Dirt Trilogy" (Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations; The Hidden Half of Nature; and Growing A Revolution: Bringing

Geologist David Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé, authors of the influential "Dirt Trilogy" (Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations; The Hidden Half of Nature; and Growing A Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life), preview their forthcoming book, "You Are What Your Food Ate." They present scientific evidence demonstrating how soil health profoundly impacts the health of crops, animals, and ultimately humans. Their work highlights the critical link between soil life and food's nutritional quality, emphasizing that regenerative farming practices benefit both the land and human health.

This talk was delivered at the 2021 Bioneers Conference.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

David Holmgren, co-originator of the permaculture concept, authored *PERMACULTURE: Principles and Pathways Beyond

David Holmgren, co-originator of the permaculture concept, authored *PERMACULTURE: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability*. He challenges the belief that "green tech" can enable global "sustainable consumption," asserting that diminishing oil reserves will inevitably lead to a mandatory "energy descent" for human civilization.

Holmgren advocates for permaculture principles as the most effective framework for a peaceful societal "powering down."

Published on Jun 26, 2016.

An interview with David Daley, Editor-in-Chief at

Published on Jun 26, 2016.

An interview with David Daley, Editor-in-Chief at Salon and author of "Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy."

On June 27, 2022, a discussion explored Blue Shield's latest Youth Climate Survey, focusing on how climate change impacts the mental health of young people.

The event featured insights

On June 27, 2022, a discussion explored Blue Shield's latest Youth Climate Survey, focusing on how climate change impacts the mental health of young people.

The event featured insights from David W. Bond (Director of Behavioral Health, Blue Shield of California—Promise Health Plan), youth environmental activist Kat Lee (APEN), and student representative Maya Gomez (Mind Out Loud, Whitney High School). Additional speakers included Antoinette Mayer (Senior Director, Corporate Citizenship, Blue Shield), Joel Castro (President, Cesar Chavez Service Club), and co-host Michelle Meow (Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show").

This episode, originally streamed on July 27, 2020, featured a vital discussion.

Moderated by Valérie Courtois, the dialogue focused on the reconciliation between Indigenous and Western

This episode, originally streamed on July 27, 2020, featured a vital discussion.

Moderated by Valérie Courtois, the dialogue focused on the reconciliation between Indigenous and Western scientific ways of knowing. Panelists included Miles Richardson, O.C.; Dr. David Suzuki; Dr. Nancy Turner; and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.

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