Cheryl Suchors, an alumna of Harvard Business School and Smith College, returned to writing after a twenty-year business career. Her memoir, *48 PEAKS, Hiking and Healing in the White Mountains*,

Cheryl Suchors, an alumna of Harvard Business School and Smith College, returned to writing after a twenty-year business career. Her memoir, *48 PEAKS, Hiking and Healing in the White Mountains*, was published by She Writes Press in September 2018. She continues to hike internationally.

Seeking purpose in a new career at 48, Cheryl resolved to hike all 48 grueling White Mountains in New Hampshire, despite a fear of heights. Her ten-year quest, inspired by the AMC Four Thousand Footer Club, saw her overcome injuries, grief, and breast cancer, finding solace and recovery in the wild.

Discover her inspiring story. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/4ZR2fv

Stand Down events are crucial initiatives designed to help traumatized Veterans overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society. These three-day gatherings provide essential medical, dental,

Stand Down events are crucial initiatives designed to help traumatized Veterans overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society. These three-day gatherings provide essential medical, dental, and legal services, but their primary impact lies in restoring a vital sense of community. Founder Dr. John Natchison aptly describes them as a "drug-free Woodstock combined with Maslow's hierarchy of needs and a family picnic."

With over 300 events across the U.S., Stand Down mobilizes 2,000 volunteers to welcome 1,000 Veterans at each session. Recognizing that Veterans disproportionately experience trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and homelessness, these events foster the community and connection necessary for them to recover their purpose and passion.

James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent

James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent interview, Lovelock delivered a final warning for Earth's future, yet also shared his excitement about an upcoming space trip.

The Linus Pauling Memorial Lecture Series was held in Portland, Oregon, on October 24, 2019. This event has accumulated 6,001 views.

The lecture series covers various

The Linus Pauling Memorial Lecture Series was held in Portland, Oregon, on October 24, 2019. This event has accumulated 6,001 views.

The lecture series covers various subjects, including "Gaia," an ancient term for the Earth.

Matt Damon and Gary White's book, "The Worth of Water," chronicles their mission to end the global water crisis. It illuminates the urgent reality that over three-quarters of a billion people lack

Matt Damon and Gary White's book, "The Worth of Water," chronicles their mission to end the global water crisis. It illuminates the urgent reality that over three-quarters of a billion people lack clean water, and 1.7 billion lack access to a toilet, perpetuating poverty and disease worldwide.

The authors, co-founders of Water.org and WaterEquity, share their conviction that this crisis is solvable. Through market-driven solutions, their organizations have empowered over 40 million people across various regions with access to vital water and sanitation. All book proceeds support Water.org.

Learn more about their impactful work at Water.org and WaterEquity. Purchase "The Worth of Water" here: Book Link.

The Independent Lens documentary "Greener Pastures" premieres March 25, 2024, on PBS.

This film addresses the mental health crisis facing American farmers, intensified by climate change,

The Independent Lens documentary "Greener Pastures" premieres March 25, 2024, on PBS.

This film addresses the mental health crisis facing American farmers, intensified by climate change, the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and isolation. It follows four Midwest family farms over several years, highlighting their perseverance and survival within the heartland's farming industry.

For more information, visit pbs.org/greenerpastures. Produced by Ian Robertson Kibb.

The Northern White Rhinoceros is functionally extinct due to poaching, with only two individuals remaining. A video featuring Dr. Barbara Durrant explores whether the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's

The Northern White Rhinoceros is functionally extinct due to poaching, with only two individuals remaining. A video featuring Dr. Barbara Durrant explores whether the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's "frozen zoo" can reverse this. This unique biotech facility aims to use in vitro fertilization to implant a Northern White Rhino embryo into a closely related Southern White Rhino. If successful, this groundbreaking procedure could rescue critically endangered species and potentially resurrect extinct ones.

Originally created by Freethink, the full video is available on Big Think's YouTube channel. A transcript of the video can be read here.

Nature's Genius, a Bioneers podcast, explores how nature's wisdom offers solutions for human civilization and living systems. It posits an "Age of Nature," urging a radical shift in our

Nature's Genius, a Bioneers podcast, explores how nature's wisdom offers solutions for human civilization and living systems. It posits an "Age of Nature," urging a radical shift in our relationship with the natural world for healing ourselves and the planet.

The series blends Indigenous wisdom and modern science, revealing interconnectedness and time-tested principles from 3.8 billion years of evolution that allow living systems to flourish.

It features scientists, ecologists, Indigenous practitioners, and authors like Brett KenCairn (naturebasedclimate.solutions) and Toby Kiers (spun.earth). They explore nature's inherent intelligence to model sustainable human organization.

Over 7,000 languages globally represent diverse worldviews, many now endangered. This "Nature's Genius" episode features Indigenous language champions Jeannette Armstrong (Okanagan) and Rowen

Over 7,000 languages globally represent diverse worldviews, many now endangered. This "Nature's Genius" episode features Indigenous language champions Jeannette Armstrong (Okanagan) and Rowen White (Mohawk).

They explore how Indigenous words, stories, and ideas profoundly influence our conception of nature and our place within it. Armstrong is co-founder of the En'owkin Centre, and White operates Sierra Seeds, a living seed bank.

Discover more about this Bioneers podcast series, which seeks solutions for balancing human civilization with living systems, at bioneers.org/natures-genius. Other resources include the Indigenous Seed Keepers Network, Sierra Seeds, and Language Keepers.