Few U.S. states are actively transforming their economies to meet climate goals aligned with the Paris Agreement. The "Sustainability Pioneers" series showcases New York as a leader in bold climate action. Its "Reforming the Energy Vision" policy targets 50% clean energy by 2030.

The episode also explores grassroots energy transitions at Eco Village At Ithaca and Hunt Country Vineyards in the Finger Lakes. (Published March 17, 2016)

Germany's Climate Community Saerbeck, a town of 7,000, offers a global model for sustainable energy independence. Starting climate work in 2009, it produced more renewable energy than it consumed within five years.

Sustainability Pioneers interviews Ralf Fuecks (Heinrich Boll Foundation president) and climate scientist Neil Donahue (Carnegie Mellon University). They discuss carbon footprint reduction and its feasibility in the U.S.

Become a Sustainability Pioneers supporter with a tax-deductible donation. Published on May 14, 2015.

The "Doomsday Clock" stands at three minutes to midnight, reflecting the climate crisis as a threat to humanity as serious as nuclear weapons. While world leaders have largely failed to act, some, like Monaca, Pennsylvania's Borough Manager Mario Leone, Jr., are modeling solutions. Through Mr. Leone's energy-saving strategies, Monaca has reduced utility costs by 25 percent.

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Sustainability Pioneers' film, "It Takes a Village," highlights the power of community. Filmmaker Kirsi Jansa visits Butler, Pennsylvania, and Balcombe, UK, where residents are envisioning alternative futures amidst ongoing fossil fuel development.

Environmental lawyer Josh Roberts from Client Earth explains community power as a renewable energy system designed to benefit the broadest population. Support this vision by making a tax-deductible donation to Sustainability Pioneers.

Part 2 of Sustainability Pioneers features companies building a bridge to a renewable energy future. It highlights WindStax Wind Power Systems, which designs and manufactures unique plug-and-play wind power systems for residential and commercial off-grid, microgrid, and supplemental power requirements.

Scalo Solar Solutions, a Pittsburgh-based developer, utilizes solar technology and sustainable building solutions to create opportunities that benefit both the environment and the bottom line. Support our mission by making a tax-deductible donation at sustainabilitypioneers.com.

Sustainability Pioneers is a documentary series exploring the transition to sustainable energy. It investigates 2014 energy production in Pennsylvania and its impact on air, climate, and public health.

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