Juvenal Alvarez and his band, "La Recicleychon," create musical instruments like drums, tubas, and trumpets from discarded PVC pipes, hoses, and cardboard. They perform for tips every weekend in

Juvenal Alvarez and his band, "La Recicleychon," create musical instruments like drums, tubas, and trumpets from discarded PVC pipes, hoses, and cardboard. They perform for tips every weekend in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Published on October 18, 2013.

"We are off the edge of history." Professor Lord Anthony Giddens discussed the politics of climate change

"We are off the edge of history." Professor Lord Anthony Giddens discussed the politics of climate change in the Durham Castle Lecture Series on October 31, 2012.

The recording of this lecture was published on November 7, 2012.

From April 4-6, 2012, the Indigenous Environmental Network hosted a three-day Rights of Mother Earth Conference at Haskell Indian Nations University in

From April 4-6, 2012, the Indigenous Environmental Network hosted a three-day Rights of Mother Earth Conference at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas. This video features a presentation from the conference. Additional coverage is available on the IENearth YouTube Channel.

The presentation includes closing remarks, stressing that land degradation stems from ignoring Indigenous Knowledge. It challenges viewers to choose between disregarding sustainable systems and embracing the ancient wisdom that sustained people for millennia.

For the museum's spring 2007 exhibit, "Robert Adams: Turning Back," Daniel Houghton '06 interviewed photographer Robert Adams in Oregon. This interview was published on November 2,

For the museum's spring 2007 exhibit, "Robert Adams: Turning Back," Daniel Houghton '06 interviewed photographer Robert Adams in Oregon. This interview was published on November 2, 2012.

Robert Adams was shortlisted for the Prix Pictet, a global award recognizing photography and sustainability.

Joss Tantram, co-founder and Partner at Terrafiniti/TOWARDS 9 BILLION, explains the critical importance of understanding ecosystem

Joss Tantram, co-founder and Partner at Terrafiniti/TOWARDS 9 BILLION, explains the critical importance of understanding ecosystem value and the significant cost of their destruction.

His insights were presented at the Salzburg Global session, "A Climate for Change: New Thinking on Governance for Sustainability," in June 2013. This discussion was originally published on September 17, 2013.

Emerging Women Live celebrates women leaders and entrepreneurs, promoting an integrated approach to success. The second annual Emerging Women Live Conference will take place in New York City from

Emerging Women Live celebrates women leaders and entrepreneurs, promoting an integrated approach to success. The second annual Emerging Women Live Conference will take place in New York City from October 9-12, 2014.

Register here.

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN),

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), also known as Northwestern Treeplanters and Farmworkers United, was the keynote speaker at the University of Oregon Ethnic Studies commencement ceremony on June 17, 2013.

He emphasized, "Our work with farmers and immigrants is part of the larger goal to build a society based on respect and equality for all."

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven by a new imperative, as Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard states: "Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do."

Howard actively promotes eco-friendly materials and practices, both internally within Ikea and to its global customer base. He also challenges other major corporations to adopt similar environmental responsibilities. (Published Oct 21, 2013)

James Glattfelder, a complexity theorist, studies how interconnected systems, like a bird swarm, are more than the sum of their

James Glattfelder, a complexity theorist, studies how interconnected systems, like a bird swarm, are more than the sum of their parts. He applies this theory to the global economy, offering insights into its intricate workings.

Glattfelder's groundbreaking study reveals how control is concentrated among a surprisingly small number of entities. This significant power concentration leaves the entire global economy vulnerable. His findings were presented at TEDxZurich and published on February 13, 2013.