Artist Dianna Cohen reveals the harsh truths of plastic pollution, impacting our oceans and daily lives. She also offers insights on how to break free from the plastic gyre.

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Artist Dianna Cohen reveals the harsh truths of plastic pollution, impacting our oceans and daily lives. She also offers insights on how to break free from the plastic gyre.

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Microplastics significantly impact our oceans and our health. To learn more and take action, text 'microplastic' to 52886.

This project was produced by Dianna Cohen, with Kip F. Evans as

Microplastics significantly impact our oceans and our health. To learn more and take action, text 'microplastic' to 52886.

This project was produced by Dianna Cohen, with Kip F. Evans as Director of Photography. Editing was handled by Anicka Chaffey and Kip F. Evans, who also contributed additional footage alongside Dianna Cohen.

The expedition team included Divemaster Daltan Ambat, Expedition Director Wayne Sentman, and Indonesian Guide Amiruddin Using. Pamela Longobardi served as the Artist in Nature.

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community building, and lifelong learning. In this video, he discusses the "Call of the Time" teaching from the Brahma Kumaris organization and the importance of diverse "perception input."

Cohen was interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico (September 13-17, 2012). He also co-led the conference's Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program with Sabine Amend.

This excerpt, from a longer interview, was edited for Earthsayers.tv by Ruth Ann Barrett.

Ilana Cohen delivered a speech at the Brower Youth Awards ceremony, held October 18, 2022, at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, California.

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