On May 5, 2010, IBM launched a multi-year research initiative to model and simulate factors influencing individual, community, and planetary health.

This effort aims to facilitate better

On May 5, 2010, IBM launched a multi-year research initiative to model and simulate factors influencing individual, community, and planetary health.

This effort aims to facilitate better decision-making by understanding our complex world holistically, moving beyond isolated systems. For more details on this and other projects, visit asmarterplanet.com.

Loretta Napoleoni is an international expert on the financing of terror networks and economics. A renowned author and journalist, she regularly writes columns for European newspapers and advises

Loretta Napoleoni is an international expert on the financing of terror networks and economics. A renowned author and journalist, she regularly writes columns for European newspapers and advises governments on counter-terrorism. She has also authored works of fiction.

This information was presented by AtGoogleTalks on May 26, 2010.

Actor Adrian Grenier recently swam alongside bluefin tuna, highlighting their incredible speed as one of the ocean's fastest fish. These highly sought-after sushi fish are a vital part of marine

Actor Adrian Grenier recently swam alongside bluefin tuna, highlighting their incredible speed as one of the ocean's fastest fish. These highly sought-after sushi fish are a vital part of marine ecosystems.

However, bluefin tuna populations are rapidly declining. Without urgent conservation efforts, these magnificent creatures, which zipped past Grenier, face the risk of disappearing forever. Protecting them is crucial.

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and former Dean of Environmental Studies at York

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and former Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, was interviewed at the International DeGrowth Conference in Barcelona (March 25-29, 2010). He posits that economic growth is not necessary for a good life, and that living well without it is feasible.

The conference discussed not just stabilizing, but actively shrinking the economy—a more challenging but achievable goal requiring significant societal changes. A more in-depth speech by Dr. Victor is available on EarthSayers.tv.

Anthony Chang presented on implementing greening measures in a large NYC commercial office building. From a building operator's perspective, he discussed developing and applying these sustainable

Anthony Chang presented on implementing greening measures in a large NYC commercial office building. From a building operator's perspective, he discussed developing and applying these sustainable practices at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium in May 2010.

Access Part II of his lecture.

Anthony Chang discussed green initiatives in his building, which emerged from dialogue between tenants and the landlord. These efforts led to the formation of a building sustainability committee

Anthony Chang discussed green initiatives in his building, which emerged from dialogue between tenants and the landlord. These efforts led to the formation of a building sustainability committee and cultivated a culture increasingly aware of waste generation and energy use.

Chang presented these findings at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium in May 2010.

Dr. Shahzeen Attari explores global climate change, its causes, and effects. She emphasizes the U.S. responsibility to reduce carbon emissions, contrasting supply and demand-side

Dr. Shahzeen Attari explores global climate change, its causes, and effects. She emphasizes the U.S. responsibility to reduce carbon emissions, contrasting supply and demand-side solutions.

Her presentation, delivered at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium in May 2010, also covers public perception of energy use, effective methods for behavioral change, and her ongoing research. Further details are available in Part 2 of her presentation.

Dr. Shahzeen Attari's research highlights public perceptions of energy consumption, noting a preference for curtailment over efficiency as the primary method for reduction—a view contrary to

Dr. Shahzeen Attari's research highlights public perceptions of energy consumption, noting a preference for curtailment over efficiency as the primary method for reduction—a view contrary to expert findings.

Her work indicates that the public tends to slightly overestimate energy costs for low-energy behaviors while significantly underestimating them for high-energy behaviors. Attari also identified factors correlating with the accuracy of these predictions.

These findings were presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium in May 2010.

In May 2010, a tour explored recreation trails and high conservation value forests.

These areas are managed by the Crow Wing County Land Services Department in Crow Wing County, Minnesota,

In May 2010, a tour explored recreation trails and high conservation value forests.

These areas are managed by the Crow Wing County Land Services Department in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA.

"Voices of Sustainability: All That We Share" defines "The Commons," a concept further explored by Jay Walljasper in his book of the same title. Walljasper, an award-winning writer and

"Voices of Sustainability: All That We Share" defines "The Commons," a concept further explored by Jay Walljasper in his book of the same title. Walljasper, an award-winning writer and communications strategist, presented these ideas at the 2011 Commons Convergence in Portland, Oregon, sharing global stories for a better future.

Author of *The Great Neighborhood Book* and *Visionaries*, Walljasper's speech was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett, sustainability advocate and founder of www.earthsayers.tv.