Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as

Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as humans—as a crucial step to protect these vital resources and transform our valuation of them.

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Annie Leonard's "The Story of Stuff" initiates a discussion on a linear system that severely impacts the environment and exploits vulnerable populations. This system depletes forests, empties

Annie Leonard's "The Story of Stuff" initiates a discussion on a linear system that severely impacts the environment and exploits vulnerable populations. This system depletes forests, empties lakes, erodes land, pollutes the atmosphere, and exploits the poor in developing countries.

The Viable System Model (VSM) and Management Cybernetics are employed to critically analyze this system's extensive waste and resource depletion. This analysis aims to suggest important systemic changes.

Released July 21, 2010, "The Story of Cosmetics" is a seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project. It exposes the widespread use of toxic chemicals in everyday personal care products, from

Released July 21, 2010, "The Story of Cosmetics" is a seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project. It exposes the widespread use of toxic chemicals in everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo.

Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the film reveals the health and environmental implications for consumers and workers. It also outlines ways to transition the industry towards safer alternatives.

The film concludes by urging viewers to support legislation that ensures the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

Greenpeace USA welcomes Annie Leonard, creator of The Story of Stuff Project, as our new Executive Director. She is eager to collaborate with you in building a greener, fairer world.

Join

Greenpeace USA welcomes Annie Leonard, creator of The Story of Stuff Project, as our new Executive Director. She is eager to collaborate with you in building a greener, fairer world.

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Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator of the Story of Stuff Project, advocates

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator of the Story of Stuff Project, advocates for a bias towards Mother Earth, arguing it's beneficial unless driven by financial gain.

She was interviewed on October 28, 2014, at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in Portland, Oregon. The interview was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett (EarthSayers.tv) and Barry Heidt (GeoSpirit.tv).

Her book, *The Story of Stuff*, is available from Amazon or your local bookstore.

Inspired by Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff Project, this content showcases how citizens can leverage smartphones and video cameras for civic engagement.

Written and produced by Ruth

Inspired by Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff Project, this content showcases how citizens can leverage smartphones and video cameras for civic engagement.

Written and produced by Ruth Ann Barrett, it was originally published on November 2, 2014, serving as an introduction to her YouTube channel, PDXDowntowner.

Even with strong public support for clean air and climate action, a powerful out-of-state oil lobby defeated a coalition of Oregon organizations and individuals. This resulted in the failure of

Even with strong public support for clean air and climate action, a powerful out-of-state oil lobby defeated a coalition of Oregon organizations and individuals. This resulted in the failure of the 2015 transportation package.

The outcome surprised many, establishing a new and concerning precedent for political action in Oregon.

Panelists for this discussion include Tom Kelly, Andrea Durbin, and Kristen Leonard.

Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina

Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina McCarthy), and 350.org (Tamara Toles O'Laughlin), alongside host Greg Dalton, will discuss aligning political ambitions with climate science and supporting recovery plans that bolster clean energy jobs and strengthen communities.

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Bestselling author and Star Trek scriptwriter Leonard Mlodinow delves into the secrets of flexible thinking, exploring how our brains generate new ideas. Watch his insights in the latest RSA

Bestselling author and Star Trek scriptwriter Leonard Mlodinow delves into the secrets of flexible thinking, exploring how our brains generate new ideas. Watch his insights in the latest RSA Spotlight, edited to take you straight to the heart of the event.

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Released March 22, 2010, "The Story of Bottled Water" is a five-minute film exposing the bottled water industry's deceptive practices. It reveals how the industry undermines tap water and uses

Released March 22, 2010, "The Story of Bottled Water" is a five-minute film exposing the bottled water industry's deceptive practices. It reveals how the industry undermines tap water and uses environmental-themed advertising to mask the vast plastic waste it generates. The film strongly advises avoiding bottled water.

Production partners for the film include five leading sustainability organizations: Corporate Accountability International, Environmental Working Group, Food & Water Watch, Pacific Institute, and Polaris Institute.

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