Stephanie Herrera is Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE). She brings over 20 years of leadership and management experience coupled with a lifetime of experience and passion for sustainable development and social justice. Having grown up on a Superfund hazard site located in the Denver neighborhood of Globeville, she is engaged with the struggles of impoverished communities and their efforts to address their health and economic issues. Stephanie's grandparents inspired her by participating in the class action suit that led to the Superfund Site designation and, ultimately, site clean up.

Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv with Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE Conference 2014 in Portland, Oregon, October 28, 2014. 

This is a proposal for the location of a Chinese style Green Grocer in the New Chinese Japanese Historical District of the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood Association. Ruth Ann Barrett is a sustainability advocate living in the neighborhood with experience in community development, local government, association management and marketing. This is an update of an earlier version. Published on Oct 26, 2014

The idea of "making polluters pay" is discussed by HRH The Prince of Wales at the Sustainability Food Trust's Event on True Cost Accounting, December 2013 and posted on January 13, 2014.  It relates to discussions here in the United State around the practice of externalizing costs and risks.  Here is John Fullerton of the Capital Institute addressing the issue of externalization and here is Larry O'Connor of LaTrobe University in Australia on Accounting Reform. 

 COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret () is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today, and investigates why the world's leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it. Published on Jun 6, 2014

Produced by Kip Anderson & Keegan Kuhn, Animals United Movement A.U.M.

What's a marine biologist doing talking about world hunger? Well, says Jackie Savitz, fixing the world's oceans might just help to feed the planet's billion hungriest people. In an eye-opening talk, Savitz tells us what's really going on in our global fisheries right now — it's not good — and offers smart suggestions of how we can help them heal, while making more food for all.

Jacqueline Savitz is the Vice President for U.S. Oceans. Jackie’s background and training in marine biology and environmental toxicology combined with two decades of policy experience provides Oceana with a combination of sound science and clear environmental vision.

Published on May 20, 2014

This multimedia video produced by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board follows Kat Becker and Tony Shultz, third generation maple syrup producers in Athens, WI, through a day of sugaring. Kat and Tony describe the process of collecting and boiling down sap to produce maple syrup. They explore how specific weather conditions are necessary for the process and how those conditions may be impacted by climate change.

More info and educational resources available here. Uploaded on Dec 22, 2010

Production Credits:
Finn Ryan -- producer, director
David Nevala -- photography, video, editing
Asche and Spencer -- music

Kyle Niedfeldt Zenz, a fourth generation farmer in Bangor, WI, is the farm manager at Old Oak Family Farm. Watch as she describes the diverse crops and animals raised on the farm and the challenges they face from climate change, including pests and disease, in this multimedia video produced by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board. Uploaded on Dec 22, 2010 More info and educational resources available at Climate Wisconsin.  .

Production Credits:
Finn Ryan -- producer, director, photography
David Nevala -- photography, video, editing
Asche and Spencer -- music

December 14, 2012

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