This week, we share an episode from our friends at Future Ecologies, a podcast exploring eco-social relationships through stories, science, music,

This week, we share an episode from our friends at Future Ecologies, a podcast exploring eco-social relationships through stories, science, music, and soundscapes. We will return next week with an episode of the Bioneers.

The featured episode delves into Sea Gardening, ancient Indigenous maricultural systems on the Pacific Rim. These monumental rock features provide food security, climate adaptation, and biodiversity, symbolizing eco-cultural restoration, Indigenous sovereignty, and a sustainable future. Join us to learn how they work and meet those revitalizing them.

Visit futureecologies.net/listen/fe-6-2-sea-garden for full credits, photos, and more.

Written & Directed by Jimena Ayala, this film plunges into a world where plastic permeates everything. A "plastic pandemic" has begun, causing humans to become "plastified."

Amidst this

Written & Directed by Jimena Ayala, this film plunges into a world where plastic permeates everything. A "plastic pandemic" has begun, causing humans to become "plastified."

Amidst this crisis, hope emerges: Eco Clinic claims to have a cure. Would you dare to try it?

Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses have received artificial nests to combat declining breeding success, a consequence of warming air temperatures. Scientists placed aerated concrete and mudbrick

Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses have received artificial nests to combat declining breeding success, a consequence of warming air temperatures. Scientists placed aerated concrete and mudbrick nests on Bass Strait’s Albatross Island, where birds struggle to find enough natural nesting material. These artificial nests provide a stable environment, boosting breeding success by 20% compared to natural nests.

For more details on this conservation effort, read the National Geographic article: Shy Albatross Make Artificial Nests Their Own—Giving Scientists Hope for Their Species, and watch the video: Artificial Nests Helping the Shy Albatross Battle Climate Change.

Support this video by giving it a THUMBS UP for the Public Choice Award in the 2018 World Oceans Day Video Contest! Voting ends on July 27, 2018.

What does the ocean mean to you? Oceans are

Support this video by giving it a THUMBS UP for the Public Choice Award in the 2018 World Oceans Day Video Contest! Voting ends on July 27, 2018.

What does the ocean mean to you? Oceans are vital resources for all living creatures, impacting our daily lives. They hold unexplored worlds, and "An Ocean's Bounty: Inhale, Exhale, Discover" aims to highlight these important topics.

Red wolves in North Carolina have welcomed four litters of pups, with 16 surviving their first few months. This new generation offers hope for the future of red wolves, whose population currently

Red wolves in North Carolina have welcomed four litters of pups, with 16 surviving their first few months. This new generation offers hope for the future of red wolves, whose population currently consists of only 22 adults.

Learn more at saveredwolves.org. The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit based in Tucson, Arizona, works to protect diverse species and their habitats through science, law, and creative media. We aim to ensure a thriving natural world for future generations.

Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, with vehicle strikes posing their greatest threat.

Through collaborative efforts, a $25 million federal grant has been secured. This funding

Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, with vehicle strikes posing their greatest threat.

Through collaborative efforts, a $25 million federal grant has been secured. This funding will enable the construction of wildlife crossings, safeguarding red wolves and many other species.

Celebrate 20 years of biomimicry! Join us for the replay of our 20th Anniversary Virtual Party, a joyful gathering rooted in connection and beauty. This special event highlights the evolving story

Celebrate 20 years of biomimicry! Join us for the replay of our 20th Anniversary Virtual Party, a joyful gathering rooted in connection and beauty. This special event highlights the evolving story of AskNature.org, the vision behind the Ray of Hope Accelerator, and heartfelt insights from co-founder Janine Benyus.

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are new to biomimicry, this celebration is for you. Thank you for growing with us; let's continue designing with nature for a thriving future.

Explore more at the Biomimicry Institute, AskNature, and AskNature Hive. Connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Join the Biomimicry Institute's 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator. We annually support ten high-impact, nature-inspired startups (Pre-seed to Series A) with $15,000 in non-dilutive funding and over

Join the Biomimicry Institute's 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator. We annually support ten high-impact, nature-inspired startups (Pre-seed to Series A) with $15,000 in non-dilutive funding and over $50,000 in services. Benefits include tailored coaching, investor introductions, a Nature Retreat, and training on impact, storytelling, DEI, and founder mental health.

We prioritize individual growth, fostering a vibrant community and strong relationships. Unlike typical accelerators, we focus on your journey as a visionary leader. With over 40 thriving companies in our portfolio, we're ready to support you. For program details, visit biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/.

Despite ongoing threats from logging, mining, and cattle ranching, Atossa Soltani, founder of Amazon Watch, is optimistic about the Amazon's future. With Lula's return to Brazil's presidency and

Despite ongoing threats from logging, mining, and cattle ranching, Atossa Soltani, founder of Amazon Watch, is optimistic about the Amazon's future. With Lula's return to Brazil's presidency and the inclusion of indigenous leaders, she anticipates a sharp reduction in deforestation and the restoration of vital hydrological cycles. This move also promotes equity and human rights.

Amazonian nations are uniting to reverse years of devastation, bolstered by the EU's ban on goods linked to rainforest destruction. This collective effort aims to protect the critical habitat and carbon sink. Soltani highlights this vision in the animated film, "Amazonia 2041: A Vision for the Future."

For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

Millions of tons of construction waste annually pollute our environment and contribute to climate change. Mycoremediation, a nature-inspired solution, uses fungi to transform harmful construction

Millions of tons of construction waste annually pollute our environment and contribute to climate change. Mycoremediation, a nature-inspired solution, uses fungi to transform harmful construction and demolition waste into usable materials, mimicking natural decomposition.

Mycocycle, a 2022 Biomimicry Institute Ray of Hope Prize finalist, cultivates fungi to detoxify construction debris and asphalt. Their innovative process converts toxic trash into harmless, reusable materials, moving us closer to building waste-free, sustainable cities.

Learn more: Mycocycle.com | AskNature.org (Mycocycle) | Biomimicry.org | AskNature.org. Connect with the Biomimicry Institute: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn.