At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on

At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening concluded with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt covers part of the discussion on "hope," featuring insights from Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin. The event was videotaped by Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

Ilarion challenges us to embrace sustainable living in every aspect of our lives.

This video is an excerpt from a SustainableTV taping by Tom Hopkins. It was recorded at the EarthDay 2012

Ilarion challenges us to embrace sustainable living in every aspect of our lives.

This video is an excerpt from a SustainableTV taping by Tom Hopkins. It was recorded at the EarthDay 2012 event, sponsored by the Earth and Spirit Council of Portland, Oregon.

Activist Fadi Elsalameen, a critic of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas, will discuss Arab-Israeli progress toward Middle East peace with journalist and author Jonathan

Activist Fadi Elsalameen, a critic of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas, will discuss Arab-Israeli progress toward Middle East peace with journalist and author Jonathan Curiel. Elsalameen will also address corruption under President Abbas.

Born in Hebron, Elsalameen is an adjunct senior fellow at the American Security Project and a Johns Hopkins SAIS graduate. This MLF (Middle East) event, organized by Celia Menczel, takes place Thursday, April 29, at 10:00 AM PDT.

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Most purchases become waste within a year, an economic reality Tom Szaky terms "negative demand." He asserts this is fixable, as everything is recoverable if economics support the effort. Though

Most purchases become waste within a year, an economic reality Tom Szaky terms "negative demand." He asserts this is fixable, as everything is recoverable if economics support the effort. Though convenience led us to abandon reuse, modern systems globally prove large-scale reuse is achievable across many product categories.

Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, pioneered recycling for challenging items like cigarette butts and diapers. He also launched Loop, a platform for products in durable, reusable packaging from major brands. An author recognized by global organizations, his insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Natural History Institute Senior Advisor and Director Emeritus Tom Fleischner presented at the United Nations Science Summit, a component of the UN General Assembly, in September 2022. His talk

Natural History Institute Senior Advisor and Director Emeritus Tom Fleischner presented at the United Nations Science Summit, a component of the UN General Assembly, in September 2022. His talk was part of a session titled, "Knowing and Protecting Life On Earth Begins With Natural History and Science Innovation."

The session highlighted natural history's essential role in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals. Fleischner was one of five speakers, and this video presents his segment from the event.

Global sea levels are rising. NASA's Tom Wagner leads research, with scientists studying the Greenland Ice Sheet to understand this phenomenon. Explore NASA's sea level rise research