Sustainability and Seafood
Chuck Spencer discussing the elements of seafood sustainability at the Brussels Seafood show.

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Endangered Species Condoms the impact on Population
Making responsible decisions about family size can go a long way toward halting habitat destruction. Hooked on Growth director Dave Gardner volunteered to help the Center for Biological Diversity make sure people have the right tool in their hands to save the polar bear. Human population growth is at the heart of the alarming rate of biodiversity loss. For more information about the upcoming documentary, Hooked on Growth, visit http://www.growthbusters.org

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Political change with pen and paper:Omar Ahmad

Prior to founding SynCH Energy, Ahmad founded TrustedID and Logictier and served in key leadership positions for such companies as Grand Central Communications, Napster, Netscape, @Home Network and Discovery Channel Online. Ahmad is also the vice-mayor of the City of San Carlos, where his primary policy focus is centered on budget reform and fiscal sustainability.He is frequently called upon to speak on topics including leadership, innovation in relation to startups, copyright/IP issues, and internet infrastructure and security.

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Redefining our Relationship with Water:Alexandra Cousteau
Alexandra Cousteau reflects on her 3-month, 5-continent investigation of our global water systems, how it impacts our health, agriculture, energy, and inner lives, and discusses her upcoming expedition in the United States to help people understand that water is universal and connects us all. Cousteau is a global advocate on water quality and policy, granddaughter of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and founder of the Washington, DC-based nonprofit Blue Legacy. Part 4 of 11. Harvard Extension School Centennial Environmental panel: Sustaining our Earth's Ecosystems April 14, 210 www.extension.harvard.edu

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The Corporate Success Cycle
How do organisations succeed and go on succeeding in the long term to build competitive advantage and sustainability? Here are 8 steps to focus on. Founded in 1985, our company is a leading provider of training, coaching and personal development resources worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Rochester in the UK, and we have local operations in Europe, the Americas and the Far East.

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Conserving the Nature of America in a Changing Climate:USFW
Worldwide scientific concensus tells us that climate change is real and even now is impacting our nation's ecosystems--the forests, grasslands, wetlands, and oceans that provide our air and water, and also provide food and shelter for self-sustaining fish and wildlife populations. These natural systems and wildlife resources also sustain people by providing food, jobs, and recreation. As climate changes, the abundance and distribution of fish and wildlife will also change.

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Smart is the New Sustainability

William Shutkin with the LEEDS School of Business at the University of Colorado addresses the 2010 Toyota Sustainable Mobility Seminar in la Jolla, CA.

Smart growth and sustainable development is about resilency, and being adaptable and flexible.  

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Unsustainable: Partriarchy and White Supremacy: Two Systems of Power
The Sanctuary for Independent Media welcomed Austin, TX-based folk musician Eliza Gilkyson and activist Rob Jensen on November 16, 2008. Gilkyson performed her songs, including some from her most recent album Beautiful World . Jensen offered his approach to a variety of topics such as economics and environmentalism, which he presents in his most recent book, All My Bones Shake: Seeking a Progressive Path to the Prophetic Voice . The duo intertwined songs and speeches throughout the night to present a collection of beautiful music and radical discussion. Part 4: In the final clip of their performance, Robert Jensen concludes his thoughts and brings Eliza Gilkyson back on stage for her song, "Unsustainable". http://www.elizagilkyson.com http://www.mediasanctuary.org

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The Round Table Talks: Episode 1, Part 6
One night, five voices from different disciplines gathered to talk about sustainability and where we're going. Ideas were challenged, questions were posed. PencilBox Pictures in conjunction with the Building Green and EcoScorecard.  This part starts with a discussion of float glass, what revolutionized glass making in the 60's in Toledo, Ohio.

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The Round Table Talks: Episode 1, Part 4
One night, five voices from different disciplines gathered to talk about sustainability and where we're going. Ideas were challenged, questions were posed. PencilBox Pictures in conjunction with the Building Green and EcoScorecard.  This part starts with a discussion of LCA.

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