"Billion Dollar Crop," a 1994 Australian documentary,

"Billion Dollar Crop," a 1994 Australian documentary, explores the history, diverse uses, and future of cannabis, focusing on the versatile and potentially revolutionary plant's potential.

The film highlights how recently developed, non-drug hemp varieties are being researched and cultivated globally for their versatile qualities and environmental benefits. It showcases hemp as an industrial fiber, offering alternatives to wood for paper, cotton for clothes, and plywood for construction, thereby benefiting forests and topsoil.

Produced with Michael Cordell and Jeffrey Bruer, and directed by Barbara Ann Chobocky, the DVD is available from Bull Frog Films.

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent oversight applies only to downtown and a few inner districts.

A panel will explore how Design Review functions, its effectiveness, and potential expansion city-wide. Experts Michael McCullouch, Guenevere Millius, and John Russell will share insights, with Randy Gragg moderating the discussion.

Tim Wu, the scholar who coined "net neutrality," examines how big tech platforms have reshaped our economy. In his latest book, *The Age of Extraction*, Wu argues that the internet, once seen as a

Tim Wu, the scholar who coined "net neutrality," examines how big tech platforms have reshaped our economy. In his latest book, *The Age of Extraction*, Wu argues that the internet, once seen as a source of widespread wealth and democracy, has instead created new economic classes and fostered autocracy. He proposes solutions to harness technology for the greater good and build a more balanced economy.

Join Tim Wu, author of *The Age of Extraction*, and journalist Laura Sydell on November 10, 2025, to discuss reclaiming economic control. This program is supported by the Ken & Jaclyn Broad Family Fund and partnered with the Center for Humane Technology.

Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has launched the Arts in Crisis Initiative. This program calls upon individuals and organizations to offer their skills and

Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has launched the Arts in Crisis Initiative. This program calls upon individuals and organizations to offer their skills and expertise to arts professionals and organizations struggling during the current economic crisis.

The Center plans to match arts managers in need with the expertise of professionals both at the Kennedy Center and across the nation, providing vital support for survival.

WECAN is hosting the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout," a virtual global assembly bringing together diverse women leaders. This event precedes the First Conference on

WECAN is hosting the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout," a virtual global assembly bringing together diverse women leaders. This event precedes the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and is a strategic preparation for an historic government meeting in Colombia.

During the assembly, policymakers, frontline leaders, and advocates will discuss challenges and successful solutions for an equitable path to end the fossil fuel era. For interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English, join the live Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oUL1y0NKQNaM44gvYwM7OA

Discover circular design principles, a global shift in product development. This live conversation explores how designers worldwide are incorporating these principles into their work and

Discover circular design principles, a global shift in product development. This live conversation explores how designers worldwide are incorporating these principles into their work and products.

Join designers Isatu Harrison (Sierra Leone) and Maxwell Mutanda (Zimbabwe), alongside Hannah Robinson from the British Council, as they discuss the circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics include its proponents, design's role in this transition, and its impact on the rapidly growing youth population.

The session will also share practical examples of ongoing projects. This event is multistreamed via Restream.io.

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.

Lucas Benitez, Co-Director of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), advocates for fair food and agricultural worker rights in the U.S. The

Lucas Benitez, Co-Director of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), advocates for fair food and agricultural worker rights in the U.S. The CIW has successfully secured corporate and grower agreements for a code of conduct, establishing zero tolerance for slavery and sexual harassment, and guaranteeing workers' health and safety conditions.

Explore their actions on their YouTube channel.

Mr. Benitez presented at the Mary Robinson Speaker Series in November 2002.

The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond.

The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the assembly served as a crucial platform for climate action.

The panel featured distinguished leaders such as Mary Robinson, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Christiana Figueres. The broader assembly convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

The Biomimicry Institute hosted architect Michael Pawlyn, who explored how biomimicry can help build a truly life-friendly world. Pawlyn emphasized biomimicry as a framework for transformative

The Biomimicry Institute hosted architect Michael Pawlyn, who explored how biomimicry can help build a truly life-friendly world. Pawlyn emphasized biomimicry as a framework for transformative systems change, aligning human activity with nature's life-supporting conditions.

His vision, from circular resource flows to regenerative architecture, inspires new possibilities for design, creation, and collaboration, guiding us toward a flourishing future.

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