The World Bank warns that rising temperatures could be disastrous, urging more action to "Turn Down the Heat."

Published

The World Bank warns that rising temperatures could be disastrous, urging more action to "Turn Down the Heat."

Published on February 25, 2013, this warning highlights critical issues in sustainability, global warming, and climate change.

Existing buildings consume 72% of our nation's electricity, much of which is wasted. This significant consumption, often from fossil fuels, impedes our ability to transform the energy system and

Existing buildings consume 72% of our nation's electricity, much of which is wasted. This significant consumption, often from fossil fuels, impedes our ability to transform the energy system and prevent runaway climate change.

Join the movement to address this critical issue. Visit RMI.org/stand to get involved.

Conservation photographer Daniel Beltra discussed his "ICE" exhibition with Margin of Leisure. The

Conservation photographer Daniel Beltra discussed his "ICE" exhibition with Margin of Leisure. The show ran at Quintenz & Company Fine Art through February 18, 2012. This interview was published December 21, 2012.

Beltra was shortlisted for the Prix Pictet, a global award for photography and sustainability, for his "Spill" series. His work also includes interviews on the Gulf Oil Spill.

Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include

Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include Sir Richard Branson, Jackson Browne, Dr. Rita Colwell, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, Graeme Kelleher, Sven Lindblad, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Nainoa Thompson, Ted Turner, Captain Don Walsh, and Neil Young.

Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and former head of a molecular biology department, spent his career engineering nematode resistance in crops. In retirement, as a gardener, he gained a

Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and former head of a molecular biology department, spent his career engineering nematode resistance in crops. In retirement, as a gardener, he gained a deeper understanding of soil ecosystems.

Observing public concern about food safety, Vrain, with his expertise in genetic engineering, felt compelled to act. He has joined a campaign to educate consumers about potential health issues reported in recent scientific literature.

More information is available here.

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking environmental documentary. It follows a filmmaker uncovering the planet's most

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking environmental documentary. It follows a filmmaker uncovering the planet's most destructive industry and why leading environmental organizations avoid discussing it. The film was published on June 6, 2014.

Produced by Kip Anderson and Keegan Kuhn, it is an Animals United Movement (A.U.M.) production.

A 25-acre sinkhole has formed in Bayou Corne, Louisiana, an industrial area known as "Cancer Alley." As earth collapses, toxic pollutants are released, rendering the area unsafe for residents.

A 25-acre sinkhole has formed in Bayou Corne, Louisiana, an industrial area known as "Cancer Alley." As earth collapses, toxic pollutants are released, rendering the area unsafe for residents. This report, published January 7, 2014, documents disappearing trees and the community's struggle.

Produced by Ben Depp and Executive Producer Storyhunter, this piece highlights critical environmental issues. Storyhunter empowers video journalists and documentary filmmakers to create impactful stories.