Jeremy Rifkin's "The Empathic Civilization" explores how empathetic consciousness reshapes personal lives, knowledge, commerce, and civil society. This development is crucial for fostering a

Jeremy Rifkin's "The Empathic Civilization" explores how empathetic consciousness reshapes personal lives, knowledge, commerce, and civil society. This development is crucial for fostering a future where global well-being is prioritized.

Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, is a bestselling author and influential social thinker. His seventeen books analyze the profound impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, society, and environment, including works like "The European Dream" and "The Hydrogen Economy."

Joanna Macy (1929-2025) in Conversation with Jonathan F. P. Rose. January 14, 2021

Overview of Joanna's work with her husband beginning in government service through to

Joanna Macy (1929-2025) in Conversation with Jonathan F. P. Rose. January 14, 2021

Overview of Joanna's work with her husband beginning in government service through to today.

Excellent introduction to Joanna Macy. She is an environmental activist, author, and scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. She is the author of twelve books. She was married to the late Francis Underhill Macy, the activist and Russian scholar who founded the Center for Safe Energy.

Many believe profitable businesses cannot also be environmentally and socially responsible. However, Gil Friend asserts that green business practices benefit both companies and the world,

Many believe profitable businesses cannot also be environmentally and socially responsible. However, Gil Friend asserts that green business practices benefit both companies and the world, extending beyond mere shareholder value and profit.

Friend, Founder/CEO of Natural Logic, Inc., is the author of The Truth About Green Business.

Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British

Heart over Head: Learning from the mountains.

Rebecca Stephens, a respected journalist and former deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine 'Resident Abroad,' was the first British woman to summit Mt. Everest. She expertly balances mountaineering and media, having published two books and competed in Eco-challenges with Ranulph Fiennes. Learn more at rebeccastephens.com.

Trump Calls Howard Zinn's Work "Propaganda." Hear the Legendary Historian in His Own Words.  Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker. He was chair

Trump Calls Howard Zinn's Work "Propaganda." Hear the Legendary Historian in His Own Words.  Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker. He was chair of the history and social sciences department at Spelman College, and a political science professor at Boston University. Zinn wrote over 20 books, including his best-selling and influential A People's History of the United States.

Eero Paloheimo, a designer, politician, and university professor, has authored eight books and numerous articles

Eero Paloheimo, a designer, politician, and university professor, has authored eight books and numerous articles on future prospects and environmental issues. In his lectures, he stresses the urgency of shifting our perspective within decades: from humanity being the "disease" to becoming the "doctor" for the planet.

Paloheimo proposes two key strategies for global change. The first is "first aid." The second, "user (consumer) healthcare," addresses the need to design products that function properly and to plan new, sustainable cities, moving beyond current unsustainable production practices.

Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, Director of the Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley, founder of the Restaurant Opportunities Center and author of four books including: One Fair

Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, Director of the Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley, founder of the Restaurant Opportunities Center and author of four books including: One Fair Wage: Ending All Sub-minimum Pay in America, is one of the most creative and effective labor organizers of our era.

Here she speaks to us about her work organizing restaurant and other low-wage workers over the last 20 years and the incredible moment of historic worker revolt currently underway in the United States, one that could have enormous implications for both climate justice and for our democracy.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, with children being the most vulnerable to its impact. Ten-year-old Ella, a 4th grader, is raising her voice, calling on children worldwide to

Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, with children being the most vulnerable to its impact. Ten-year-old Ella, a 4th grader, is raising her voice, calling on children worldwide to participate in climate conversation and action.

Beyond her advocacy, Ella is a talented dancer, singer, pianist, and drummer. She is also an avid reader and author, thriving on competition.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community using the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join renowned climate scientist and CCL Advisory Board Member Dr. Katharine Hayhoe for an exclusive conversation about her new book, "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in

Join renowned climate scientist and CCL Advisory Board Member Dr. Katharine Hayhoe for an exclusive conversation about her new book, "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World."

In "Saving Us," Dr. Hayhoe offers an optimistic, inclusive approach, demonstrating that climate change affects everyone. She argues that collective action arises from connecting with communities based on shared values, not doomsday scenarios.

Order the book here. Further resources include her TIME Essay, Global Weirding on YouTube, and Yale's Research. Dr. Hayhoe is Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a Texas Tech Professor.