Meet Thomas. As a Regional WASH Manager for our local partner in Sierra Leone, GOAL, he sees the impact of clean and dirty water every day. But most of all, he sees potential. This June, you can

Meet Thomas. As a Regional WASH Manager for our local partner in Sierra Leone, GOAL, he sees the impact of clean and dirty water every day. But most of all, he sees potential. This June, you can decide to help. https://cwtr.org/3N22TOp $40 can fund clean water and improve the health of someone in Sierra Leone. $240 for an entire family. Give before June 30, and our friends at PCPartPicker will double your one-time gift. Follow charity: water here: Blog: https://blog.charitywater.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charitywater/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/charitywater/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charitywater

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Explore groundbreaking developments in recognizing the legal rights of nature, including efforts by Indigenous communities to draft and adopt such laws. This bold approach, treating nature as a living entity with legal rights, offers a revolutionary path to protect the planet, enabling courts to enforce the rights of rivers, mountains, and forests.

Hear directly from communities on the front lines mobilizing to build a new environmental law system. Featuring insights from Mari Margil and Thomas Linzey of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights, alongside Guy Reiter, Executive Director of Menikanaehkem – Community Rebuilders.

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Instead of neat rows of monoculture, forest gardens combine fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables together in one seemingly wild setting. This type of agroforestry mimics

Instead of neat rows of monoculture, forest gardens combine fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables together in one seemingly wild setting. This type of agroforestry mimics natural ecosystems and uses the space available in a sustainable way. UK-based Martin Crawford is one of the pioneers of forest gardening. Starting out with a flat field in 1994, his land has been transformed into a woodland and serves as an educational resource for others interested in forest gardening. This short film by Thomas Regnault focuses on Crawford's forest garden, which is abundant, diverse, edible, and might be one answer to the future of food systems. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Follow Thomas Regnault https://www.thomasregnault.com https://www.instagram.com/dewtownmayor/ About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. A Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants Could Lead to a Sustainable Future | Short Film Showcase https://youtu.be/Q_m_0UPOzuI National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

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Natural ecosystems are the best technology we have to help cool the planet, but doing so effectively requires an intricate knowledge of the organisms that regulate our climate. By generating a

Natural ecosystems are the best technology we have to help cool the planet, but doing so effectively requires an intricate knowledge of the organisms that regulate our climate. By generating a holistic understanding of Earth’s ecosystems, we transform our ability to understand climate change, and identify the best strategies to address it. With this in mind, Crowther and his team of 25 researchers are looking at ways to digitally explore the biosphere and reveal the true potential of nature-based solutions in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Advances in data collection and artificial intelligence are revealing more truths about our environment and the seriousness of climate change. At the same time, it’s also helping to find new solutions that harness the power of nature itself. The Crowther Lab research is helping organizations understand the true value of nature, make more informed decisions, and start implementing nature-based solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss. Get ready to discover a new approach to Climate Change. Thomas Crowther, professor of Global Ecosystem Ecology at ETH Zurich and founder of the Crowther Lab is different to most environmental scientists. While most labs in the world focus on one field of research, Crowther firmly believes that to understand the ecological processes that influence climate change, predict its progression with high accuracy, and develop nature-based solutions to address it, we need to take a holistic approach. Specialising in ecosystem ecology, Crowther is also the chief scientific advisor to the UN’s Trillion Tree Campaign. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Ms. Green of GetIT discusses Thomas Friedman's theory that cleantech will experience a boom-and-bust cycle, akin to the dot-com era. The key for innovators to emerge as winners isn't solely technological prowess.

Success hinges on mastering fundamental business principles: effectively meeting market needs, assembling a strong team, and executing a robust business plan. These elements, not just technology, will determine long-term viability.

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At the 2016 Investor Summit on Climate Risk, Responsible Investor's Vibeka Mair interviewed New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. DiNapoli, who oversees the state's $184.5 billion Common Retirement Fund, discussed its evolving investment strategy regarding climate change.

The conversation highlighted new commitments to a low-carbon index, in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management. This interview, originally published on March 11, 2016, was sourced from the Ceres YouTube Channel, covering the summit held at U.N. Headquarters in NYC.

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Hunter and Thomas showcase the outdoor concert series "In a Landscape" with stunning visuals that feature Oregon industry, history and culture. Hunter brings a 9-foot Steinway grand piano to the

Hunter and Thomas showcase the outdoor concert series "In a Landscape" with stunning visuals that feature Oregon industry, history and culture. Hunter brings a 9-foot Steinway grand piano to the middle of forests, fields, calderas and historical sites for classical music concerts. To meet the acoustical challenges of performing in the wild, music is transmitted to the concert-goers via wireless headphones. No longer confined to seats, guests can explore the landscape, wander through secret glens, lie in sunny meadows, and roam old growth forests. With special thanks to core the TEDxPortland organizing team, 70+ volunteers and cherished partners - without you this experience would not be possible. Our event history can be found TEDxPortland.com In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. Hunter is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist who integrates literature, visual art, dance, theater, and design to transform the art of performance. His recent work “In a Landscape” connects classical music in the wild to communities all over our state. We invite you to step into Hunter’s world and explore for yourself a blend of the refined outdoors. After first moving to Portland in 1982, Thomas led an active life in politics before finding his true identity in music. With the formation of his “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994, Thomas embraced the global music community as inspiration for his work. His dazzling energy and selflessness are a reflection of this city and what we should all aspire to be — a connected community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Global sea levels are rising. NASA's Tom Wagner leads research, with scientists studying the Greenland Ice Sheet to understand this phenomenon. Explore NASA's sea level rise research

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