The "Rights of Nature" movement aims to protect rivers, mountains, and entire ecosystems by recognizing their inherent legal rights to exist, persist, flourish, and evolve, rather than treating

The "Rights of Nature" movement aims to protect rivers, mountains, and entire ecosystems by recognizing their inherent legal rights to exist, persist, flourish, and evolve, rather than treating them as property. This radical framework has gained global momentum, spreading from tribal lands to cities and nations.

In this session, activist attorneys Frank Bibeau, Thomas Linzey, and Samantha Skenandore, moderated by Alexis Bunten, will update us on their successes and challenges in Indian Country and beyond.

Watch more videos from the 2022 conference here.

Iowans are often misled by marketing suggesting their energy is clean. In reality, MidAmerican Energy operates five of the country's dirtiest coal plants across the

Iowans are often misled by marketing suggesting their energy is clean. In reality, MidAmerican Energy operates five of the country's dirtiest coal plants across the state.

This short film uncovers the true cost of coal. It features first-hand accounts from families living near these plants, doctors observing health impacts, and advocates fighting for a better future.

Chief Arvol Looking Horse delivered a lecture on October 17, 2016, addressing the water crisis, environmental justice, and unity. His talk highlighted the numerous, long-unrecognized issues

Chief Arvol Looking Horse delivered a lecture on October 17, 2016, addressing the water crisis, environmental justice, and unity. His talk highlighted the numerous, long-unrecognized issues affecting the Native American community.

As the 19th Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe and Bundle and spiritual leader of the Lakota Nation, Chief Looking Horse advocates for religious freedom and cultural survival. He has lectured at prestigious universities, authored "White Buffalo Teachings," and founded the Big Foot Riders. His dedication to his people's heritage has earned him multiple awards, including the Juliet Hollister Award.

Stand Down events are crucial initiatives designed to help traumatized Veterans overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society. These three-day gatherings provide essential medical, dental,

Stand Down events are crucial initiatives designed to help traumatized Veterans overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society. These three-day gatherings provide essential medical, dental, and legal services, but their primary impact lies in restoring a vital sense of community. Founder Dr. John Natchison aptly describes them as a "drug-free Woodstock combined with Maslow's hierarchy of needs and a family picnic."

With over 300 events across the U.S., Stand Down mobilizes 2,000 volunteers to welcome 1,000 Veterans at each session. Recognizing that Veterans disproportionately experience trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and homelessness, these events foster the community and connection necessary for them to recover their purpose and passion.

The global resale market, currently valued at $24 billion, is projected to reach $51 billion within five years, underscoring its rapid expansion.

Yerdle collaborates with leading brands

The global resale market, currently valued at $24 billion, is projected to reach $51 billion within five years, underscoring its rapid expansion.

Yerdle collaborates with leading brands like Patagonia, REI, Eileen Fisher, Arc’teryx, and Taylor Stitch. They develop white-label channels, empowering these companies to control their own resale marketplaces. Key questions remain regarding Yerdle's strategy for achieving this success and the individuals CEO Andy Ruben persuaded to embrace their model.

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share insights on Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and plant teachings.

This event is part of the 17th Biennial Conference of Science & Management, organized by NAU’s Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes (CAWL). The talk will be livestreamed.

The Independent Lens documentary "Greener Pastures" premieres March 25, 2024, on PBS.

This film addresses the mental health crisis facing American farmers, intensified by climate change,

The Independent Lens documentary "Greener Pastures" premieres March 25, 2024, on PBS.

This film addresses the mental health crisis facing American farmers, intensified by climate change, the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and isolation. It follows four Midwest family farms over several years, highlighting their perseverance and survival within the heartland's farming industry.

For more information, visit pbs.org/greenerpastures. Produced by Ian Robertson Kibb.

Indigenous Pacific peoples possess centuries of deep ocean knowledge. Today, commercial farming, overfishing, resource extraction, and global warming severely threaten these vital ocean

Indigenous Pacific peoples possess centuries of deep ocean knowledge. Today, commercial farming, overfishing, resource extraction, and global warming severely threaten these vital ocean ecosystems, intensifying the climate crisis.

A panel of three leaders, intimately familiar with land-ocean relationships, will explore strategies to restore balance to the Pacific and the planet. Moderated by Alexis Bunten, the discussion features Loa Niumeitolu, Kiana Frank, and Andrea Kealoha. This talk was delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference.

James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent

James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent interview, Lovelock delivered a final warning for Earth's future, yet also shared his excitement about an upcoming space trip.