Doorae Shin fell in love with Hawai‘i's majestic landscapes as a freshman on O‘ahu, but was dismayed by Styrofoam litter and its devastating impact on marine ecosystems. In fall 2012, she

Doorae Shin fell in love with Hawai‘i's majestic landscapes as a freshman on O‘ahu, but was dismayed by Styrofoam litter and its devastating impact on marine ecosystems. In fall 2012, she partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to lead a student petition, gathering 1,000 signatures. This effort successfully prompted the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa to ban single-use foam packaging from all campus dining locations.

Following this campus victory, Shin spent two years advocating for a statewide Styrofoam ban. When that initiative failed, she joined efforts for a county-wide ban on O‘ahu. Shin will soon begin her role as the University of Hawai‘i system's first student sustainability coordinator.

The "Adventures of Donny Rico" series exposes Chevron's threat to society. Episode #3, "Legal Tender," details the unethical tactics of Chevron's law firm, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Despite Chevron

The "Adventures of Donny Rico" series exposes Chevron's threat to society. Episode #3, "Legal Tender," details the unethical tactics of Chevron's law firm, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Despite Chevron admitting to dumping toxic waste in the Amazon, Gibson Dunn pursued a RICO suit against Ecuadorian victims, portraying Chevron as the victim.

The firm, criticized for "legal thuggery" and "blatant intimidation," masterminded a strategy to re-litigate the Ecuador trial. They ignored evidence, launched racist attacks, conducted "sting" operations, and allegedly paid a disgraced judge for false testimony. This turned a clear environmental crime into an "abusively litigated nightmare," demonstrating an unprecedented attack on justice.

Watch the entire Donny Rico series here. Read more on the Eye On The Amazon.

The "Adventures of Donny Rico" series exposes Chevron's controversial tactics in the Amazon, highlighting alleged environmental destruction and its RICO action against Ecuadorian plaintiffs. Watch

The "Adventures of Donny Rico" series exposes Chevron's controversial tactics in the Amazon, highlighting alleged environmental destruction and its RICO action against Ecuadorian plaintiffs. Watch the full series here.

Chevron's case relies on Alberto Guerra, a disgraced former judge paid substantially for his claim that plaintiffs bribed a trial judge. Despite Guerra's admitted corruption, removal from the bench, and lack of evidence, his testimony was credited. This raises serious concerns about Chevron's efforts to undermine justice. Read more on the Eye On the Amazon.

These actions threaten civil society's ability to hold corporations accountable. Groups urge investigation. Learn more and take action at chevrontoxico.com.

Gary Bencheghib and his Sungai Watch team confront plastic pollution on Indonesia's dirtiest rivers, wading through waste daily to prevent it from reaching the ocean. In a crucial TEDx talk,

Gary Bencheghib and his Sungai Watch team confront plastic pollution on Indonesia's dirtiest rivers, wading through waste daily to prevent it from reaching the ocean. In a crucial TEDx talk, Bencheghib stresses that once plastic enters the ocean, it's too late. Recycling alone is insufficient; systemic change in product manufacturing is vital. He argues we must stop treating rivers as garbage bins and instead see them as mirrors of global consumption.

This crisis is deeply personal for Bencheghib. Raised in Indonesia, he began organizing beach cleanups at age 14 with his siblings. What started as a family initiative quickly evolved into a lifelong mission to protect waterways from plastic waste. https://www.ted.com/tedx

Forests are vital, but current satellite data isn't granular enough for dispersed systems like agroforestry and dryland forests, which comprise over a third of global forests.

WRI, Land &

Forests are vital, but current satellite data isn't granular enough for dispersed systems like agroforestry and dryland forests, which comprise over a third of global forests.

WRI, Land & Carbon Lab, and Meta partnered to develop an AI foundation model, creating the world’s first global 1-meter resolution map of tree canopy height, enabling individual tree detection worldwide.

This map provides a crucial baseline for monitoring individual trees, essential for measuring land use emissions and tracking conservation for climate and nature goals. Learn more: landcarbonlab.org/news-updates/mapping-trees-unprecedented-detail-ai

Sailors for the Sea's Clean Regattas program empowers sailors and race organizers to reduce their environmental impact. This certification program helps events achieve higher environmental

Sailors for the Sea's Clean Regattas program empowers sailors and race organizers to reduce their environmental impact. This certification program helps events achieve higher environmental standards.

For instance, 14 regattas have already eliminated single-use water bottles, demonstrating the "Ripple Effect." Commit your regatta to being clean and green by visiting the Clean Regattas program page.

WRI's Global Restoration Initiative and Land & Carbon Lab, in partnership with Meta, have developed an AI foundation model. This model produced the world's first global 1-meter resolution map of

WRI's Global Restoration Initiative and Land & Carbon Lab, in partnership with Meta, have developed an AI foundation model. This model produced the world's first global 1-meter resolution map of tree canopy height, allowing single tree detection worldwide.

This data sets a baseline for monitoring individual trees, crucial for measuring land use emissions and tracking conservation efforts. It's a vital advancement for achieving global climate, nature, and people goals, showcasing the power of AI for earth monitoring.

Learn more: https://www.landcarbonlab.org/news-updates/mapping-trees-unprecedented-detail-ai

The documentary "Haynesville" explores the momentous discovery of the largest natural gas field in the U.S. Louisiana backwoods. It delves into the ensuing boom and its impact on three

The documentary "Haynesville" explores the momentous discovery of the largest natural gas field in the U.S. Louisiana backwoods. It delves into the ensuing boom and its impact on three lives.

A single mom defends her community's environmental protections, an African American preacher seeks to build a school with newfound riches, and a country boy grapples with losing his land versus becoming a millionaire. The film also examines the broader implications for the U.S. energy picture, as experts discuss a clean energy future and Haynesville's potential reserves.

To order the video, visit Amazon.

Forum for the Future utilizes the systems thinking 'iceberg model' to explore the civil rights movement, revealing how different parts of a system interact and influence one another.

This

Forum for the Future utilizes the systems thinking 'iceberg model' to explore the civil rights movement, revealing how different parts of a system interact and influence one another.

This analysis clarifies that no single event initiated the movement; instead, it evolved through decades of collaboration and perseverance.

By understanding these dynamics, we can collectively reshape power and privilege, designing free, democratic societies that support everyone on the planet to flourish.

"Plastic Pollution, Our Oceans, Our Future," a short film by Christopher Hanson (USA), secured 3rd Prize in the 2016 Film4Climate Global Video Competition, presented by Connect4Climate and

"Plastic Pollution, Our Oceans, Our Future," a short film by Christopher Hanson (USA), secured 3rd Prize in the 2016 Film4Climate Global Video Competition, presented by Connect4Climate and partners.

This film features 17 Hawaiian students examining plastic pollution's impact on their beaches and envisioning a sustainable future for the oceans, as Hawaii considers banning single-use polystyrene.

For more information, visit the official Film4Climate website, see all winners, or read the World Bank press release.