Losang Monlam, an artist, monk, spiritual guide, teacher, painter, and writer, shares his unique journey. Ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama, he spent over a decade in monastic tradition

Losang Monlam, an artist, monk, spiritual guide, teacher, painter, and writer, shares his unique journey. Ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama, he spent over a decade in monastic tradition and 20 years studying with masters in both the West and East.

Now based in the Bay Area, he teaches, paints, and writes, integrating Buddhist principles with global spiritual traditions. His work explores the spiritual dimension that unites us all.

Visit his site to view his work and listen to additional talks. He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of Earthsayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.

As Public Works Director and City Engineer of Oregon City, Nancy Kraushaar, P.E., leads a

As Public Works Director and City Engineer of Oregon City, Nancy Kraushaar, P.E., leads a dedicated team. They deliver safe and reliable sewer, stormwater, transportation, and potable water systems. The staff plans, constructs, and maintains these systems with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer service.

Kraushaar was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of Earthsayers.tv at the APWA Sustainability conference in Portland, Oregon, on June 27, 2011.

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique excursions. This segment features literary critic, philosopher, and feminist Avital Ronell.

The series explores places and spaces that resonate with their ideas, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary thought. This is a must-see exploration of philosophy in action.

Joes Segal is a Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University. His research focuses on modern art, cultural history, and the intersection of art and politics, particularly in Europe, the US,

Joes Segal is a Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University. His research focuses on modern art, cultural history, and the intersection of art and politics, particularly in Europe, the US, the Soviet Union, and China since 1945. He also investigates cultural boundaries and identity.

Segal authored *East German Material Culture and the Power of Memory* (2011) and *Divided Dreamworlds? The Cultural Cold War in East and West* (2012). He served as a guest curator at the Wende Museum and a guest professor at UCLA, supported by a Senior Research Grant.

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting energy security.

Caboélica is an Ashden Award winner. Ashden promotes practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.

The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of

The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of Mines and John Stednick of Colorado State University are collaborating to study the insect's impact on regional water quantity and quality.

A Western conservation effort to protect the sage grouse, a bird known for its unusual mating call, has sparked conflict among environmental interests. This story was published on July 22,

A Western conservation effort to protect the sage grouse, a bird known for its unusual mating call, has sparked conflict among environmental interests. This story was published on July 22, 2014.

Produced by Kassie Bracken and Ben Laffin, the full article is available here.

For more content, subscribe to the Times Video newsletter for a weekly selection of videos: http://bit.ly/timesvideonewsletter. You can also subscribe on YouTube.

Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape

Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape her perspective on the future.

This conversation was published by Chicago Ideas West on June 18, 2014. Her latest book is available for purchase on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Conservation Talks feature short clips from leading minds in conservation. In this installment, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the first female administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses what she sees as the biggest challenge facing conservation science in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Lubchenco's rare resumé includes serving as the first female president of the International Council for Science, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Ecological Society of America, and a member of the National Science Board. She is also a Distinguished Professor of Zoology at Oregon State University, with academic residencies at institutions like Stanford and Harvard.

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree

NASA climate scientist Ben Cook discusses his research on past and future drought risks. He and his colleagues used tree rings to understand historical droughts. For future projections in the 21st century, they incorporated soil moisture data into climate models.

This research was published on February 12, 2015.