This podcast features producer Ian Kibbe discussing "Greener Pastures," a compelling PBS documentary. It delves into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of America’s family farmers,

This podcast features producer Ian Kibbe discussing "Greener Pastures," a compelling PBS documentary. It delves into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of America’s family farmers, highlighting urgent agricultural challenges through their voices.

The interview includes insights from Jeff Ditzenberger, a veteran corn and soybean farmer and founder of Rural Minds and TUGS, alongside Chris Petersen, a sustainable agriculture advocate and board member of the Organization of Competitive Markets. Paul Steinbroner interviewed Kibbe, with Bob Trench producing this Sustainability Action Media podcast, an EarthSayers project.

The EarthSayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais to discuss his documentary, "The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret."

The episode reveals Iowa's

The EarthSayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais to discuss his documentary, "The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret."

The episode reveals Iowa's continued heavy reliance on coal, despite its wind-energy leadership, and the resulting dangers to communities and the environment. This podcast, a Sustainability Action Media project for EarthSayers, was produced by Bob Trench and interviewed by Paul Steinbroner. (September 2025)

EarthSayers.tv presents journalist and best-selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, speaking at the Green Festival in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Her

EarthSayers.tv presents journalist and best-selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, speaking at the Green Festival in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Her speech, "Drilling, Spilling, Killing: From Oil Wells to Oil Wars," covered her first-hand experience with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, and her lawsuit against St. Paul officials for wrongful arrest during the Republican National Convention.

This seven-part speech is available on YouTube. It was recorded by Ruth Ann Barrett, Producer of EarthSayers.tv, which features voices of sustainability.

At the COP15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, John D. Liu, Paul Beckwith, Raya Salter, and Dale Walkonen provided an update. They discussed the #30by30 proposal, which aims to conserve 30% of

At the COP15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, John D. Liu, Paul Beckwith, Raya Salter, and Dale Walkonen provided an update. They discussed the #30by30 proposal, which aims to conserve 30% of the world's lands and oceans for nature by 2030. Key questions regarding implementation, governance, indigenous involvement, and funding remain unresolved.

Addressing the Climate Crisis requires restoring natural systems. The final agreement, crucial for this effort, is being finalized and expected by Friday, December 19th.

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

Professor Paul Begley (Nipissing University) recently shared insights from the "Exploring the Meta-Values of Authentic Leadership: Moral Literacy in Action" conference.

In this discussion,

Professor Paul Begley (Nipissing University) recently shared insights from the "Exploring the Meta-Values of Authentic Leadership: Moral Literacy in Action" conference.

In this discussion, Begley clarified his understanding of 'authentic leadership' and addressed the increasing demand for 'moral literacy' among educational leaders. He also emphasized 'sustainability' as a critical meta-value.

Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co. and author of "Clean Meat," explains how new processes can replace environmentally destructive animal agriculture. He highlights that reducing or

Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co. and author of "Clean Meat," explains how new processes can replace environmentally destructive animal agriculture. He highlights that reducing or eliminating meat and fish consumption can restore nature, allowing wild animals to return and ecosystems to flourish, reversing the impact of billions of slaughtered livestock.

This collective action is vital for our planet. For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Hosted by Dale Walkonen
Edited by Glenn Goodwin