Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of

Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of America's socioeconomic collapse and authoritarian shift, advocating for expanded opportunity.

Hill discussed these insights with Ellen Nakashima (The Washington Post) on October 12, 2021. This program is part of the Good Lit series by The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest public affairs forum.

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"Deep Green," a feature-length documentary by Portland's Matt Briggs, explores global solutions for reducing carbon energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The film features environmental

"Deep Green," a feature-length documentary by Portland's Matt Briggs, explores global solutions for reducing carbon energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The film features environmental pioneers such as Michael Pollan, David Suzuki, Lester Brown, Amory Lovins, Barbara Finamore, Ed Kjaer, Dr. Andy Frank, Shi Zheng Rong, Huang Ming, Marc Porat, Vincent Fertin, and local Portland green builders.

Discover more videos and content at www.deepgreenfilms.com.

Sustainability Action Media (SAM) documented the 2012 Earth Day Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council. Videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of SAM, the event featured an elders

Sustainability Action Media (SAM) documented the 2012 Earth Day Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council. Videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of SAM, the event featured an elders and youth panel.

The panel explored the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening closed with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt, titled "Hope and Heart to Keep on Working on Behalf of Earth," highlights the discussion on hope, featuring Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin.

Join psychologists David Sherman and Leaf Van Boven (CCL's Sept 2018 monthly speakers) as they review the main findings and framework for their recent research. Deepen your understanding of how to

Join psychologists David Sherman and Leaf Van Boven (CCL's Sept 2018 monthly speakers) as they review the main findings and framework for their recent research. Deepen your understanding of how to utilize the strategies of affirmation, norms, immediacy and legacy in your own climate advocacy and citizen lobbying. Dr. Van Boven is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Dr. Sherman is a professor of psychology and brain sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara.


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Theoretical Background (4:19)
Framework For Overcoming Barriers (27:10)
Data & Findings (42:07)
Implications for Advocacy & Training (52:49)

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.

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored the central theme: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?"

This event was videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of the Sustainability Action Media (SAM) coalition. The recording was subsequently posted to EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, by Curator Ruth Ann Barrett.

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He highlighted that a smaller environmental footprint leads to greater long-term profit, stressing the social and prosperity elements where Walmart, as the largest private employer in the U.S. with 2.2 million global employees, has significant impact.

The conference, hosted by *The Wall Street Journal*, gathers leaders to discuss business and environmental issues. Yet, critics like Dr. Chet Bowers argue that genuine sustainability is hindered by "deep cultural assumptions" of an individualistic, consumer-dependent society, despite corporate efforts.

Three interviews from Portland, Oregon feature Rabbi Ariel Stone (Congregation Shir Tikvah), Rev. Nathan Meckley (Metropolitan Community Church), and Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell (St. Mark

Three interviews from Portland, Oregon feature Rabbi Ariel Stone (Congregation Shir Tikvah), Rev. Nathan Meckley (Metropolitan Community Church), and Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell (St. Mark Presbyterian).

These religious leaders explore the fundamental question: "what it is to be human?" The excerpts are part of the "post-election Interfaith Call to Inclusion" interview series.

Learn more at www.interfaithvoicespdx.com.

Climate One Host Greg Dalton led the lightning round during the "Aligning Profits with the Planet" program.

The program featured Gretchen Daily, Professor of Environmental Science at

Climate One Host Greg Dalton led the lightning round during the "Aligning Profits with the Planet" program.

The program featured Gretchen Daily, Professor of Environmental Science at Stanford University; Adam Davis, Managing Partner at Ecosystem Investment Partners; and Barbara Grady, Senior Writer for GreenBiz.com.

For more information, visit the event page or Climate One.