Humans have profoundly impacted the planet, ushering in the Anthropocene. Ivo Kennedy explores urban agriculture's vital role in society and individual lives. He investigates how systems, from

Humans have profoundly impacted the planet, ushering in the Anthropocene. Ivo Kennedy explores urban agriculture's vital role in society and individual lives. He investigates how systems, from large-scale hydroponics to community gardens, can reinvent agriculture and foster nature appreciation, even within cities.

Amid environmental crisis, Kennedy, a public health graduate student, reflects on his love for both nature and vibrant city life. He considers how urban agriculture can transform gray skylines into green spaces, helping achieve environmental sustainability in energy-demanding cityscapes. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The energy transition is critical, with the 2020s marking a decisive decade for climate justice. As fossil fuels peak, we must rapidly scale renewables, ensuring an equitable new energy economy.

The energy transition is critical, with the 2020s marking a decisive decade for climate justice. As fossil fuels peak, we must rapidly scale renewables, ensuring an equitable new energy economy. Visionary "green" entrepreneur Danny Kennedy, founder of New Energy Nexus, proposes a "3D" clean energy future: distributed, decentralized in ownership, and democratized in control, driven by global grassroots entrepreneurship.

Kennedy, a seasoned eco-activist and clean-tech leader, co-founded Sungevity and Powerhouse. He now serves as CEO of New Energy Nexus, a global nonprofit providing funds, accelerators, and networks to advance clean energy innovation and adoption worldwide.

Learn more at bioneers.org.

Dr. Franklin Hill's children's book, *Wings of Change*, introduces Anew the caterpillar, who fears change. The book conveys a powerful message: "When you change for the good, you change the world

Dr. Franklin Hill's children's book, *Wings of Change*, introduces Anew the caterpillar, who fears change. The book conveys a powerful message: "When you change for the good, you change the world too."

An internationally recognized educational futurist, former teacher, and administrator specializing in innovative school building design, Dr. Hill's book was illustrated by Aries Cheung. Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Dr. Hill at Green Festival Seattle on June 6, 2010. This interview was posted on June 13, 2010, on the EarthSayer YouTube channel.

Environmental and social justice activist Julia Butterfly Hill argues that our perception of being

Environmental and social justice activist Julia Butterfly Hill argues that our perception of being separate from the natural world has cultivated a "disposability consciousness."

This mindset, she explains, leads to the exploitation of resources and people, contributing to both environmental degradation and social injustice. Hill advocates for a shift towards interconnectedness to foster a more sustainable and equitable future.