Actor and environmental advocate Mark Ruffalo, a supporter of Beyond Plastics, is urging New York State legislative leaders to prioritize the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act

Actor and environmental advocate Mark Ruffalo, a supporter of Beyond Plastics, is urging New York State legislative leaders to prioritize the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (S4246-a/A5322-a) this session. He calls on Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to schedule a vote immediately.

This crucial legislation aims to combat climate change, protect public health, advance environmental justice, and significantly reduce plastic pollution. Join Ruffalo in advocating for its passage by urging leaders to schedule a vote now: Schedule a Vote.

Global political expert Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, identifies "Rogue Russia" as the biggest risk of 2023. In a world facing complex challenges like wars, water shortages, and

Global political expert Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, identifies "Rogue Russia" as the biggest risk of 2023. In a world facing complex challenges like wars, water shortages, and inflation, Eurasia Group provides essential analysis. For 25 years, their political science expertise has helped investors and decision-makers understand how global politics impact risks and opportunities.

Explore Eurasia Group's full 2023 Top Risks report and watch the complete interview with Ian Bremmer. You can also subscribe to Big Think on YouTube and read the video transcript for more insights.

Oceana celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual, bicoastal #KeepOceansFishy event. Held in Southern California, New York, and Florida, it highlighted Hispanic and Latinx leaders in

Oceana celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual, bicoastal #KeepOceansFishy event. Held in Southern California, New York, and Florida, it highlighted Hispanic and Latinx leaders in fisheries and marine conservation.

Guests included Tatiana Castro (Billion Oyster Project), Carlos Callado (WILDCOAST), and Reinaldo Diaz (Lake Worth Waterkeeper). They shared insights from their careers, covering marine protected areas, watershed protection, and oyster reef restoration.

Watch the conversation and take action here: www.oceana.org/keepoceansfishy.

In 2018, Ilana Cohen co-founded the New York City chapter of Zero Hour and organized one of the nation’s first Youth Climate Marches, spurred by political inaction. As a Harvard student, she

In 2018, Ilana Cohen co-founded the New York City chapter of Zero Hour and organized one of the nation’s first Youth Climate Marches, spurred by political inaction. As a Harvard student, she relaunched the Fossil Fuel Divest Harvard campaign, securing a historic victory when the university pledged to divest its $53 billion endowment from fossil fuels.

Cohen, 21, later co-founded Fossil Free Research, an international grassroots campaign. It unites students and experts against Big Oil’s influence on climate research, aiming to protect academic integrity and accelerate a just energy transition. The campaign has published an open letter signed by over 740 academics, staged international actions, and formed campus coalitions.

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Wildfires are distressing, yet a biocentric perspective reveals they are primarily climate-driven, not fuel-driven. This means landscape-scale forest thinning and prescribed burns are largely

Wildfires are distressing, yet a biocentric perspective reveals they are primarily climate-driven, not fuel-driven. This means landscape-scale forest thinning and prescribed burns are largely ineffective at reducing fire spread or intensity, a view supported by experts like George Wuerthner.

Fires are often used as an excuse for logging, whether for "fuels management" or "salvage." However, burned forests are vital carbon sinks and biodiverse habitats that should be allowed to recover naturally, as logging is detrimental.

For further insight, explore this [interview with Ralph Bloemers on fire ecology](https://resistanceradioprn.podbean.com/e/resistance-radio-guest-ralph-bloemers/) and George Wuerthner's [article on wildfires](https://www.counterpunch.org/2022/08/08/yet-another-misleading-piece-on-wildfires-from-the-new-york-times/).

Photographer and climate activist Daylin Paul delivered a powerful TEDx talk advocating for a just transition focused on equality and prosperity, not just green technology. He argues that current

Photographer and climate activist Daylin Paul delivered a powerful TEDx talk advocating for a just transition focused on equality and prosperity, not just green technology. He argues that current development models cause widespread suffering, emphasizing that global shifts like climate change demand a responsible path forward. Paul stresses that survival requires equality and peace demands justice, challenging decisions that undervalue human lives, labor, and materials.

Paul's award-winning work, including his monograph "Broken Land," visually underscores the human cost of these mindsets, with his photographs featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and other international publications. This impactful discussion was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The concept of belonging might seem distant, but Lily, an IB student at NKCS, demonstrates its power through her experiences. At 14, she moved to an international boarding school in New York

The concept of belonging might seem distant, but Lily, an IB student at NKCS, demonstrates its power through her experiences. At 14, she moved to an international boarding school in New York alone. A year later, COVID-19 prompted her transfer to NKCS. This journey taught her independence, resilience, and the profound meaning of choice.

Lily is an outgoing individual with diverse interests, including dancing, piano, and public speaking. She holds a Level 10 Chinese traditional dancing certificate and actively participates in speech competitions. Her talk explores how to acquire a sense of belonging and its benefits, drawing from her unique path. This TEDx event was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Judith Orloff, a *New York Times* bestselling author, teaches how to ignite empathy and intuition at work. She helps sensitive people thrive in an insensitive world, showing them how to manage

Dr. Judith Orloff, a *New York Times* bestselling author, teaches how to ignite empathy and intuition at work. She helps sensitive people thrive in an insensitive world, showing them how to manage emotions and intuition to avoid overload and burnout.

A psychiatrist and empath on the UCLA faculty, Dr. Orloff blends traditional medicine with intuition and energy awareness. She treats empaths and highly sensitive people globally through her private practice. Her work has been featured in O Magazine, Forbes, CNN, and NPR.

For more information, visit drjudithorloff.com. Moderated by Susie Ade.

The food system contributes up to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, significantly impacting climate change. Transforming our diets is a crucial individual action. In this talk, Alina offers

The food system contributes up to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, significantly impacting climate change. Transforming our diets is a crucial individual action. In this talk, Alina offers practical ways to change what we eat to benefit the climate.

Alina, a 6th grader at York House School, is an avid debater, public speaker, and classical pianist who also enjoys skiing and badminton. Her presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

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