Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, founder of The Natural Step, offers a key insight into the circular economy.

He clarifies that it should be understood as a means to an end, rather than a goal in

Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, founder of The Natural Step, offers a key insight into the circular economy.

He clarifies that it should be understood as a means to an end, rather than a goal in itself.

To foster a thriving social system, understanding the pillars of social sustainability is crucial.

Karl-Henrik Robért, founder of The Natural Step, outlines five key factors essential for

To foster a thriving social system, understanding the pillars of social sustainability is crucial.

Karl-Henrik Robért, founder of The Natural Step, outlines five key factors essential for achieving this goal.

Professor Karl-Henrik Robèrt, in an interview broadcast at the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership conference, addressed the sustainability challenges anticipated over the

Professor Karl-Henrik Robèrt, in an interview broadcast at the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership conference, addressed the sustainability challenges anticipated over the next decade.

He emphasized that while civic and business leaders are adept at understanding complex systems, their crucial next step is to learn how to precisely define sustainability itself.

Randall Arauz gained international recognition for leading the campaign to halt the inhumane and environmentally catastrophic shark finning industry in Costa Rica. His successful efforts

Randall Arauz gained international recognition for leading the campaign to halt the inhumane and environmentally catastrophic shark finning industry in Costa Rica. His successful efforts established Costa Rica as a new global model for shark protection. This impactful work is featured in a video narrated by actor and environmentalist Robert Redford.

Arauz's achievements exemplify the spirit of the Goldman Environmental Prize, the world's largest award for grassroots environmentalists. Discover more about the prize at goldmanprize.org.

Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is

Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is detailed in research by Harvard Business School's George Serafeim, co-authored with Robert G. Eccles (Harvard Business School) and Ioannis Ioannou (London Business School).

Their paper, "The Impact of a Corporate Culture of Sustainability on Corporate Behavior and Performance," highlights these benefits. Download the working paper. Courtesy of FS Insight and Holland Financial Centre.

Lee Smolin, founder of the Perimeter Institute, challenges the notion of a fixed future in his new book, *Time Reborn*. He rethinks the nature of the universe in this thought-provoking work.

Lee Smolin, founder of the Perimeter Institute, challenges the notion of a fixed future in his new book, *Time Reborn*. He rethinks the nature of the universe in this thought-provoking work. Published on May 17, 2013.

Discover more about these ideas. Join Smolin for a discussion, possibly featuring Robert J. Sawyer, at the Toronto Public Library.

Order *Time Reborn* from Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

On November 16, 2008, the Sanctuary for Independent Media welcomed Austin-based folk musician Eliza Gilkyson and activist Rob

On November 16, 2008, the Sanctuary for Independent Media welcomed Austin-based folk musician Eliza Gilkyson and activist Rob Jensen. Their evening featured an intertwining of songs and speeches, offering both beautiful music and radical discussion.

In this clip (Part 2 of 4), Gilkyson introduces Jensen, sharing how his perspective has influenced her beliefs and songwriting. Jensen then begins his presentation on justice, sustainability, and his concept of the "Three E's": empire, economics, and ecology.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S. economy.

With a nearing trillion-dollar budget deficit and high unemployment, the expiring Bush-era tax cuts presented a critical economic challenge. President Obama advocated raising taxes on incomes over $250,000 to reduce the deficit. Conversely, others argued the wealthiest 1% already pay over a quarter of federal taxes, and higher taxes on "job creators" would hinder economic growth. The central question remained: should tax breaks be extended for everyone, or are the wealthy not paying their "fair share"?