Despite California's global warming legislation, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, potentially leading to a four-degree annual temperature increase. This highlights an urgent

Despite California's global warming legislation, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, potentially leading to a four-degree annual temperature increase. This highlights an urgent environmental challenge.

Randy Hayes, founder of the Rainforest Action Network and described by the Wall Street Journal as “an environmental pit bull,” is addressing this. From Washington D.C., he leads Foundation Earth, a new organization dedicated to rethinking human systems to align with the planet’s life support capabilities.

Indigenous resistance, echoing through history from the 1969 Alcatraz occupation to contemporary fossil fuel fights across Canada and the U.S., embodies an activism rooted in a spiritual

Indigenous resistance, echoing through history from the 1969 Alcatraz occupation to contemporary fossil fuel fights across Canada and the U.S., embodies an activism rooted in a spiritual connection to the web of life and human community. This movement is illuminated by Julian Brave NoiseCat, Dr. LaNada War Jack, and Clayton Thomas-Müller.

Julian Brave NoiseCat (https://www.julianbravenoisecat.com/) is a polymath in journalism, policy, and activism. He serves Data for Progress (https://www.dataforprogress.org/) and the Natural History Museum (https://thenaturalhistorymuseum.org/) collective. Dr. LaNada War Jack is an enrolled member of the Shoshone Bannock Tribes (http://www.sbtribes.com/). Clayton Thomas-Müller, from the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (https://swampycree.com/mathias-colomb-cree-nation-2/), is a campaigner with 350.org (https://350.org/).

Beavers offer ancient, nature-based solutions to climate disruption, addressing challenges like droughts, floods, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. This episode of Bioneers' "Nature's Genius"

Beavers offer ancient, nature-based solutions to climate disruption, addressing challenges like droughts, floods, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. This episode of Bioneers' "Nature's Genius" podcast explores how these "rodent relatives" can heal nature by working with it.

Kate Lundquist and Brock Dolman of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center share their journey as "Beaver Believers." They are part of a passionate global movement to restore beavers, demonstrating how these animals help balance human civilization with living systems.

Visit the series page to learn more about Nature’s Genius.

This episode of Nature’s Genius explores the ancient forest as a community thriving on symbiosis. It features ecologists Dr. Suzanne Simard, author of "Finding the Mother Tree," and Dr. Teresa

This episode of Nature’s Genius explores the ancient forest as a community thriving on symbiosis. It features ecologists Dr. Suzanne Simard, author of "Finding the Mother Tree," and Dr. Teresa Ryan, who reveal an elaborate tapestry of kinship, cooperation, and mutual aid within these ecosystems. Dr. Simard is a leading researcher in plant communication, while Dr. Ryan investigates salmon-forest relationships.

Nature’s Genius, a Bioneers podcast series, delves into how life’s symphony offers solutions to balance human civilization with living systems. Learn more and find additional resources on the series page: bioneers.org/natures-genius/

Dr. Shane Gero's groundbreaking research deciphers sperm whale communication, revealing their complex, intelligent lives and cultures. His work suggests whales are "people too," urging us to learn

Dr. Shane Gero's groundbreaking research deciphers sperm whale communication, revealing their complex, intelligent lives and cultures. His work suggests whales are "people too," urging us to learn deep listening for respectful coexistence.

Gero, a Canadian whale biologist and National Geographic Explorer, founded The Dominica Sperm Whale Project and leads biology for Project CETI. His science, which formed the basis for the Emmy-winning series *Secrets of the Whales*, is transforming our understanding of marine life. Learn more at shanegero.com.

This episode is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series, exploring these vital insights.

Fungi form a complex, vital underground network of mycorrhizal threads, exchanging nutrients and forming symbiotic partnerships essential for life on Earth. Visionary biologists Toby Kiers and

Fungi form a complex, vital underground network of mycorrhizal threads, exchanging nutrients and forming symbiotic partnerships essential for life on Earth. Visionary biologists Toby Kiers and Merlin Sheldrake explore these wonders in an episode of Bioneers' *Nature's Genius* series.

Dr. Kiers is Executive Director and Chief Scientist of SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks) and a Professor at VU Amsterdam. Dr. Sheldrake, a biologist and writer, is a research associate at Vrije University Amsterdam, works with SPUN, and advises the Fungi Foundation.

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a wildlife ecologist and conservation biologist, co-hosts "Wild Kingdom" and shares her personal journey. She advocates for peaceful coexistence, reminding us that humans are

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a wildlife ecologist and conservation biologist, co-hosts "Wild Kingdom" and shares her personal journey. She advocates for peaceful coexistence, reminding us that humans are part of nature, and all life is interconnected.

She is the author of "Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World" (https://zandoprojects.com/books/wildlife/) and creator of the "Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant" podcast. This content is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Learn more at the Bioneers radio and podcast homepage.