Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He highlighted that a smaller environmental footprint leads to greater long-term profit, stressing the social and prosperity elements where Walmart, as the largest private employer in the U.S. with 2.2 million global employees, has significant impact.

The conference, hosted by *The Wall Street Journal*, gathers leaders to discuss business and environmental issues. Yet, critics like Dr. Chet Bowers argue that genuine sustainability is hindered by "deep cultural assumptions" of an individualistic, consumer-dependent society, despite corporate efforts.

Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell of St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon, was interviewed in November 2016 for the InterFaith Call for

Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell of St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon, was interviewed in November 2016 for the InterFaith Call for Inclusion.

The interview was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and videotaped by Barry Heidt. Additional support came from the First Congregational United Church of Christ Portland.

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and difficult choices they faced.

Moyers revisits these families' stories, exploring the human cost of inequality with journalists Barbara Miner and Barbara Garson. This report was published on July 4, 2013.

Climate disruption significantly harms health. Drs. Linda Rudolph and Barbara Sattler highlight that civilization's success hinges on public health systems becoming ingenious, nimble, and socially

Climate disruption significantly harms health. Drs. Linda Rudolph and Barbara Sattler highlight that civilization's success hinges on public health systems becoming ingenious, nimble, and socially just to restore the ecosystem health vital for all well-being. Addressing climate change is inherently good for our health.

This content is from the *Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature* series. Learn more by visiting their radio and podcast homepage: https://bioneers.org/bioneers-radio/.

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored the central theme: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?"

This event was videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of the Sustainability Action Media (SAM) coalition. The recording was subsequently posted to EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, by Curator Ruth Ann Barrett.

Civil society, particularly NGOs, initiates change. Through their activism, speed, and collaborative methods, they effectively influence both UN processes and private sector entities.

Key

Civil society, particularly NGOs, initiates change. Through their activism, speed, and collaborative methods, they effectively influence both UN processes and private sector entities.

Key speakers include Jonathon Porritt, Vandana Shiva, Nitin Desai, Lester Brown, Bill Ford, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Yolanda Kakabadse, and Gro Harlem Brundtland.

Pioneers Lester Brown,