LosangMonlam talks about his journey as an artist and monk, now a spiritual guide and teacher as well as a painter and writer. In this video he talks about the spiritual dimension that

LosangMonlam talks about his journey as an artist and monk, now a spiritual guide and teacher as well as a painter and writer. In this video he talks about the spiritual dimension that unites us all.

Losang monlam was ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama. For over 10 years he engaged in the Tibetan monastic tradition, residing both in the west and east. ; He has studied and practiced with many masters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for 20 years. He now lives in the bay area teaching, painting and writing. His work draws upon the world's spiritual traditions allowing the integration of buddhist principles into the cultural and spiritual experience of the individual practitioner. Visit his site for to view his work and listen to additional talks. 

Interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting energy security.

Caboélica is an Ashden Award winner. Ashden promotes practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.

The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of

The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of Mines and John Stednick of Colorado State University are collaborating to study the insect's impact on regional water quantity and quality.

The #KeepOceansFishy event recently highlighted the Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival, held last month on Hunting Island, SC. This initiative draws attention to the remarkable history and heritage

The #KeepOceansFishy event recently highlighted the Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival, held last month on Hunting Island, SC. This initiative draws attention to the remarkable history and heritage of the Gullah/Geechee people.

Residing on the Sea Islands of the Southeast coast, the Gullah/Geechee have sustained treasured West African traditions and a unique way of life since European colonization. Their profound cultural impact on our coast is undeniable.

Learn how to help protect Gullah/Geechee seafood traditions and ensure our oceans remain vibrant and fishy.

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West began his career

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West began his career covering energy markets as a Reuters correspondent in the Middle East in the early 1990s. He is the founder of OpenOil and a transparency activist.

An interview was conducted with key representatives from international organizations. Participants included Sylwester Laskowski (National Institute of Telecommunications, Poland), Iris Pretel

An interview was conducted with key representatives from international organizations. Participants included Sylwester Laskowski (National Institute of Telecommunications, Poland), Iris Pretel (INICTEL, Peru), Atul Sinha (Ministry of Communications, India), and Sandrea Maynard (University of the West Indies, Barbados).

The discussion centered on how being part of the ITU Academy Training Centre (ATC) programme helps them deliver impactful capacity development.

A crisis is unfolding off the U.S. West Coast as migrating whales become entangled in Dungeness crab fishing gear. Once entangled, whales drag heavy traps and lines for weeks or months, enduring

A crisis is unfolding off the U.S. West Coast as migrating whales become entangled in Dungeness crab fishing gear. Once entangled, whales drag heavy traps and lines for weeks or months, enduring severe wounds.

These entanglements cause deep cuts, infection, and disease, making it difficult for whales to swim, feed, and breathe. This often leads to their death. Join Oceana to help protect whales from these deadly entanglements off California, Oregon, and Washington.

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree rings to understand historical droughts. For future projections in the 21st century, they incorporated soil moisture data into climate models.

This research was published on February 12, 2015.