At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on

At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening concluded with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt covers part of the discussion on "hope," featuring insights from Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin. The event was videotaped by Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), an American geneticist, received the 1983 Nobel Prize for discovering genetic transposition. Her extensive papers (1927-1991), comprising notes, correspondence, and

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), an American geneticist, received the 1983 Nobel Prize for discovering genetic transposition. Her extensive papers (1927-1991), comprising notes, correspondence, and photographs, are preserved at the American Philosophical Society.

The National Library of Medicine, in collaboration with the APS, offers a digitized selection of McClintock's papers online through its Profiles in Science project. This site also includes related correspondence from other collections and provides an introduction to McClintock's scientific career. For access to the full collection, researchers should contact the American Philosophical Society.

Barbara Marx Hubbard explores awakening the feminine self after 50, advocating a shift from procreation to co-creation.

Deepak Chopra hails her as "the voice for conscious evolution of our

Barbara Marx Hubbard explores awakening the feminine self after 50, advocating a shift from procreation to co-creation.

Deepak Chopra hails her as "the voice for conscious evolution of our time," and she is the subject of Neale Donald Walsch's "The Mother of Invention." A prolific author, visionary, and educator, Hubbard co-founded and chairs the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. Learn more about her work here.

Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking and reminds us that we can change things because we have collective power.

Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking and reminds us that we can change things because we have collective power.

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"Deep Green," a feature-length documentary by Portland's Matt Briggs, explores global solutions for reducing carbon energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The film features environmental

"Deep Green," a feature-length documentary by Portland's Matt Briggs, explores global solutions for reducing carbon energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The film features environmental pioneers such as Michael Pollan, David Suzuki, Lester Brown, Amory Lovins, Barbara Finamore, Ed Kjaer, Dr. Andy Frank, Shi Zheng Rong, Huang Ming, Marc Porat, Vincent Fertin, and local Portland green builders.

Discover more videos and content at www.deepgreenfilms.com.