The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" by Max Wilbert features climate scientists discussing the

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" by Max Wilbert features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic in their own words.

Rising Arctic temperatures are causing sea ice to melt and permafrost to thaw, destabilizing a system vital to global climate, often called "Earth's Air Conditioner." This directly contributes to global warming, impacting weather patterns, natural systems, and human life worldwide, with the Arctic at the center of these profound changes.

Published on August 1, 2014, the film includes insights from leading experts such as Jennifer Francis (Rutgers University), Ron Prinn (MIT), Natalia Shakhova (University of Alaska-Fairbanks), Kevin Schaefer (National Snow and Ice Data Center), and others from prominent research institutions.

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic. Rising temperatures are causing sea ice

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic. Rising temperatures are causing sea ice melt and permafrost thaw, destabilizing what's known as "Earth's Air Conditioner."

This rapid Arctic transformation is central to global warming's profound impacts on weather patterns, natural systems, and human life worldwide.

The film features experts such as Jennifer Francis (Rutgers/Woods Hole), Ron Prinn (MIT), Natalia Shakhova (U. Alaska-Fairbanks), Kevin Schaefer (NSIDC), Stephen J. Vavrus (U. Wisconsin-Madison), Nikita Zimov (Russian Academy of Sciences), Jorien Vonk (Utrecht), and Jeff Masters (Weather Underground).

Uploaded by EarthSayer on June 14, 2010, this video, introduced by Green Festival co-founder Kevin Danaher, explores the Green Festival

Uploaded by EarthSayer on June 14, 2010, this video, introduced by Green Festival co-founder Kevin Danaher, explores the Green Festival Seattle (June 5-6, 2010). It highlights attendee interest in green products and services, featuring representatives from diverse organizations, including Vegetarian Times and the New York Times.

The festival promotes principles of a sustainable economy and social justice. Co-sponsored by Global Exchange and Green America, it is the country's premier sustainability and green commerce event. Annual festivals are held in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., focusing on sustainability, sustainable development, and green commerce.

Beyond Plastics has released 27 priority policy recommendations for the next U.S. president to address plastic pollution. These recommendations aim to significantly reduce plastic production,

Beyond Plastics has released 27 priority policy recommendations for the next U.S. president to address plastic pollution. These recommendations aim to significantly reduce plastic production, mitigating its negative impacts on environmental justice communities, human health, climate change, and wildlife.

Learn more about these vital recommendations at a special Zoom event on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 PM ET. Join an expert panel, including Judith Enck, Jess Conard, Jo Banner, Kevin Budris, and Dr. Sherri Mason, for a lively discussion and Q&A.

The Presidential Policy Priorities document is available here.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Pro Mujer is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the organization has empowered women and their children to build better lives.

They achieve this through vital services

Pro Mujer is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the organization has empowered women and their children to build better lives.

They achieve this through vital services including microfinance, business training, and healthcare. Learn more at promujer.org.

Over 4 billion tons of plant residues are burned annually, fueling wildfires despite their intrinsic economic value for conversion into fuels or chemicals. This talk explores the paradox of

Over 4 billion tons of plant residues are burned annually, fueling wildfires despite their intrinsic economic value for conversion into fuels or chemicals. This talk explores the paradox of biomass disposal versus utilization, highlighting innovative efforts to make residue conversion economically attractive. The goal is to turn "trash into cash," reducing environmental and economic damage from burning.

Kevin Kung, CTO of biomass technology start-up Takachar and a Cyclotron Road fellow, specializes in biomass and energy conversion. With a Ph.D. from MIT, he co-founded Safi Organics, a profitable biochar fertilizer company serving over 3,500 farmers. This TEDx talk was given by him. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Our June Big Tent Climate Talk featured Kyle Kammien (CCL Senior Business Relations Representative) and Kevin Bryan (Nature For Justice Co-Founder). Kevin brings 20 years of experience building

Our June Big Tent Climate Talk featured Kyle Kammien (CCL Senior Business Relations Representative) and Kevin Bryan (Nature For Justice Co-Founder). Kevin brings 20 years of experience building coalitions and integrating equity and justice into organizational strategies.

Learn more about Nature 4 Justice. Register for next month's talk: https://cclusa.org/bigtent.

Big Tent Climate Talks is a monthly series spotlighting diverse climate leaders outside CCL. We believe effective climate solutions require varied policies and perspectives, uniting people from all backgrounds to work better together.

Our June Big Tent Climate Talk featured Kyle Kammien (CCL) and Kevin Bryan, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Nature For Justice. This monthly series spotlights climate leaders outside of CCL,

Our June Big Tent Climate Talk featured Kyle Kammien (CCL) and Kevin Bryan, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Nature For Justice. This monthly series spotlights climate leaders outside of CCL, fostering conversations that emphasize diverse perspectives and collaborative solutions for climate change.

Kevin Bryan brings 20 years of experience building coalitions and advising organizations on integrating equity and justice into their frameworks. Learn more about his work at Nature For Justice.

Join us for future Big Tent Climate Talks, where we explore how various leaders contribute to effective climate action. Register for next month's event: Register Here.

Dr. Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange and a founder of Green Festivals, outlines a concept for integrating social and

Dr. Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange and a founder of Green Festivals, outlines a concept for integrating social and economic sustainability into real estate development.

His model features green building principles, well-paid green jobs, and urban agriculture. This convergence aims to bring communities into better balance. The discussion is from his TEDx presentation in San Francisco.