Art and design are fundamental to civilization's heritage and future, fostering the creativity essential for innovation. Dr. Parul Bhatnagar, with 37 years of experience in textiles and

Art and design are fundamental to civilization's heritage and future, fostering the creativity essential for innovation. Dr. Parul Bhatnagar, with 37 years of experience in textiles and management, dedicated three decades to researching traditional Indian textiles. Inspired by diverse elements like texture and color, her work aims to uplift rural and backward communities.

She has served in significant roles, including Advisor to Hastshilp Vikas Nigam and consultant for product design. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Arshdeep Singh, born in 2007, is a celebrated young wildlife photographer from Jalandhar, India. A child prodigy, he began photography at age five, specializing in birds. In 2018, he swept three

Arshdeep Singh, born in 2007, is a celebrated young wildlife photographer from Jalandhar, India. A child prodigy, he began photography at age five, specializing in birds. In 2018, he swept three top awards: Wildlife Photographer of the Year (10 yrs), Young Comedy Wildlife Photographer (under 16), and Young Asian Wildlife Photographer (under 18). His exceptional work has been featured in international publications like Lonely Planet and BBC Wildlife.

Passionate about conservation, Arshdeep uses his art to advocate for wildlife preservation and a balanced relationship between humanity and nature. He believes in continuous learning, stating, "I learn every day, learning helps me become a better photographer every day." This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Chitra Vishwanath, principal architect at Biome Environmental Solutions in Bangalore, champions ecological architecture and water conservation. Her firm redefines living close to nature,

Chitra Vishwanath, principal architect at Biome Environmental Solutions in Bangalore, champions ecological architecture and water conservation. Her firm redefines living close to nature, integrating these principles into all projects. With a background in civil engineering and architecture, she has led her firm since 1991, working on projects across India and Africa.

Biome is a leader in sustainable construction, contrasting with conventional harmful practices. They have completed over 700 projects, focusing on ecological design, water harvesting, and sanitation tailored to specific site ecologies. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

For 20 years, Amazon Watch has defended indigenous peoples' rights and territories, recognizing their vital role as guardians of rainforests that hold 80% of global biodiversity. These lands face

For 20 years, Amazon Watch has defended indigenous peoples' rights and territories, recognizing their vital role as guardians of rainforests that hold 80% of global biodiversity. These lands face severe threats from extractive industries, including oil, agribusiness, and mega-dams.

We partner with indigenous allies to establish "No Go Zones" and support initiatives like Sarayaku's Kawsak Sacha, or Living Forests, to keep oil in the ground. Our international market campaigns pressure corporations and governments, aiming to reduce demand for rainforest-destroying oil and expose financiers of harmful policies.

Learn more and join the movement at amazonwatch.org. Produced by @Ecodeo.

Taylor McKinnon, an accidental artist and dedicated activist, serves as the Southwest Director for the Center for Biological Diversity. He oversees efforts to protect wildlands and endangered

Taylor McKinnon, an accidental artist and dedicated activist, serves as the Southwest Director for the Center for Biological Diversity. He oversees efforts to protect wildlands and endangered species, spearheading campaigns to end federal fossil fuel leasing and ban uranium mining around the Grand Canyon.

In this artist talk, McKinnon explores nature photography as a practice of natural history, intertwining observation, art, love, and activism. He will discuss his process in the field and Lightroom, including the compositional freedom of long lenses and developing a minimalist style absent art theory. McKinnon will also share abstract landscape photography not featured in the exhibit.

Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*,

Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*, is a standard text. He co-founded the HBCU Climate Change Consortium and directs the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, having previously served as Dean at Texas Southern University.

In 2022, Dr. Bullard received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree *in absentia* from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, where his commencement address was read to great acclaim. He was welcomed to campus on April 26, 2023, by the Graduate School and Earth Commons.

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing barriers as a woman in science, Rubin's work revealed that astronomical objects exaggerate gravity's grip, earning her the National Medal of Science and posthumous honors like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Join us for this "Good Lit" series event on August 26, 2021, featuring Ashley Jean Yeager, author of *Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond: The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin*, in conversation with George Hammond. Learn more and subscribe:

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In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace interviews author Ann E Burg about her

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace interviews author Ann E Burg about her new novel, "Force of Nature—A Novel of Rachel Carson." Erica speaks with student Aly Horton about the American fossil fuel divestment movement. The episode also features Tamara Staton on banjo and climate resilience, and Peterson Toscano with good news on South Africa's energy supply.

For full show notes, including guest links and a transcript, visit www.cclusa.org/radio.

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book highlights that individuals often make unwise choices due to inherent biases, and that choices are never presented neutrally. It advocates for helping people make optimal decisions for themselves, their families, and society.

Thaler, awarded the 2017 Nobel Memorial Prize for his contributions to behavioral economics, co-authored this work. Get the book here.

"Voices of Sustainability: All That We Share" defines "The Commons," a concept further explored by Jay Walljasper in his book of the same title. Walljasper, an award-winning writer and

"Voices of Sustainability: All That We Share" defines "The Commons," a concept further explored by Jay Walljasper in his book of the same title. Walljasper, an award-winning writer and communications strategist, presented these ideas at the 2011 Commons Convergence in Portland, Oregon, sharing global stories for a better future.

Author of *The Great Neighborhood Book* and *Visionaries*, Walljasper's speech was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett, sustainability advocate and founder of www.earthsayers.tv.