Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life

Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life will perish.

Her message highlights our profound connection to water, and through it, to each other. Water unites us all, making its preservation essential for our collective survival and interconnectedness.

Dr. Elizabeth K. Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, shares profound insights into ancestral wisdom and the vital importance of collective action. She emphasizes that a global awakening

Dr. Elizabeth K. Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, shares profound insights into ancestral wisdom and the vital importance of collective action. She emphasizes that a global awakening requires everyone's participation.

Interview by Barry Heidt; Edited by Rob Russo.

In November 2016, as part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, EarthSayers.tv interviewed Rev. Elizabeth Durant.

Rev. Durant serves the

In November 2016, as part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, EarthSayers.tv interviewed Rev. Elizabeth Durant.

Rev. Durant serves the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Portland, Oregon. Ruth Ann Barrett and Barry Heidt of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, produced and videotaped the interview in the wake of the 2016 Election.

Elizabeth provides an overview of global climate action, exploring how the UK can accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. She has been with CLIMATE CHANGE – The New Economy since its

Elizabeth provides an overview of global climate action, exploring how the UK can accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. She has been with CLIMATE CHANGE – The New Economy since its inception, following roles as Editor at CEO TODAY and Head of Commissioning at a global publishing house. Throughout her career, she has interviewed many inspirational leaders embracing sustainability and green growth.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's in English and an MA in Russian Language and Literature, with journalism training from the NUJ. An experienced translator and interpreter, she has lived in Australia, the USA, and Poland, engaging in climate and biodiversity projects. This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a pinned dove, in a ceremony witnessed by RRI's Elizabeth Baker, a delegate associated with Maathai's Green Belt Movement.

Professor Maathai emphasized activism's crucial role in safeguarding civil society's global interests. She urged for decisive climate action within a Copenhagen agreement.

Dusty Baker has spent a lifetime outdoors, dedicated to fishing and hunting.

Through these experiences, he has directly witnessed the effects of climate change, including declining animal

Dusty Baker has spent a lifetime outdoors, dedicated to fishing and hunting.

Through these experiences, he has directly witnessed the effects of climate change, including declining animal populations, extreme heat, and glacial melt.