In this Bioneers episode, guest host Laura Flanders explores "Community Wealth Building," a model democratizing the economy, fostering cooperative businesses, and creating broad community wealth.

In this Bioneers episode, guest host Laura Flanders explores "Community Wealth Building," a model democratizing the economy, fostering cooperative businesses, and creating broad community wealth. It features Gar Alperovitz of the Democracy Collaborative, India Pierce Lee discussing Cleveland initiatives, and John McMicken from Cleveland's Evergreen Cooperative Corporation.

This episode is part one of a four-part series on transforming local economies by anchoring capital and resources. Laura Flanders also hosts "Laura Flanders & Friends" (lauraflanders.org). Explore the full series here. Additional resources include the Democracy Collaborative (democracycollaborative.org) and Evergreen Cooperatives (evgoh.com).

Lydia Jennings, a member of the Huichol (Wixaritari) and Pascua Yaqui (Yoeme) Nations, holds a doctorate in soil microbiology. Her work champions environmental science and the essential role of

Lydia Jennings, a member of the Huichol (Wixaritari) and Pascua Yaqui (Yoeme) Nations, holds a doctorate in soil microbiology. Her work champions environmental science and the essential role of Indigenous communities, striving for more inclusive academic and environmental landscapes.

When her graduation was canceled due to the pandemic, Lydia celebrated by running 50 miles to honor Indigenous scientists and knowledge keepers—a tribute to the past, present, and future. This inspiring story is captured in a film by Devin Whetstone and Jordan Marie Daniel.

Special thanks to Rising Hearts for making this film possible. Music was composed by Stephanie Nicora & Bill Reynolds, featuring vocalist Eden Fine Day, and songs by Portugal. The Man and Raye Zaragoza.

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In this episode, Stephanie Kelton explores Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and its insights into how money and the economy truly

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In this episode, Stephanie Kelton explores Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and its insights into how money and the economy truly function. She challenges common misconceptions surrounding government deficits, often linked to negative outcomes like rising taxes or economic instability.

Kelton questions whether these issues stem from deficits themselves or from governmental decisions. MMT proposes that deficits can be strategically utilized to foster job creation, drive innovation, and advance a regenerative, circular economy.

This video highlights regenerative ranchers and farmers who restore working landscapes by mimicking nature. Their practices sequester carbon, boost soil fertility, and nurture biodiversity, making

This video highlights regenerative ranchers and farmers who restore working landscapes by mimicking nature. Their practices sequester carbon, boost soil fertility, and nurture biodiversity, making this agricultural approach a key solution to mitigating climate change.

It features Donika Markegard, Elizabeth and Paul Kaiser, and Tim LaSalle. Explore more in the Bioneers Regenerative Agriculture Media Series.

Credits: Arty Mangan (Executive Producer), Stephanie Welch (Producer). Special thanks to John Feldman for footage from "Regenerating Life: An Earthlings Guide to Planetary Health."

Agriculture accounts for nearly 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with over half originating from meat and dairy production. Our food choices profoundly impact climate, habitat, water use,

Agriculture accounts for nearly 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with over half originating from meat and dairy production. Our food choices profoundly impact climate, habitat, water use, and wildlife. Adopting more plant-based foods and less meat can significantly reduce diet-related emissions, conserve land and water, and help mitigate the extinction crisis.

This week’s discussion will focus on shifting towards sustainable, Earth-friendly diets. Topics include new research on the climate impact of American diets, strategies for dietary change, how individual choices influence food policy, and why grass-fed beef isn't a complete solution. The event features Jennifer Molidor, Stephanie Feldstein, and a vegan cooking demonstration by J.P. Rose.

Meat and dairy production significantly contributes to global wildlife extinctions and the climate crisis. This industry consumes 30% of the Earth’s surface and 80% of U.S. agricultural land,

Meat and dairy production significantly contributes to global wildlife extinctions and the climate crisis. This industry consumes 30% of the Earth’s surface and 80% of U.S. agricultural land, while also being a major source of air and water pollution.

This week's conversation will explore our efforts to protect human health and the environment from this powerful industry. Topics will include COVID-19 in slaughterhouses, policy impacts, dangers to wildlife and workers, dietary choices, and the rise of meatless alternatives. Senior attorney Hannah Connor, population and sustainability director Stephanie Feldstein, and environmental health director Lori Ann Burd will lead the discussion.

This video is part of "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," celebrating three decades of Bioneers conference highlights. Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons curated the

This video is part of "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," celebrating three decades of Bioneers conference highlights. Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons curated the keynotes. We extend our gratitude to the Bioneers organization, its staff, partners, and community. Learn more about Youth Leadership here.

Video Credits: Directed by Maximilian DeArmon, Edited by Brandon Pinard, Sound Mix by Stephanie Welch. Produced by Maximilian DeArmon and Theo Badashi for Cosmogenesis Media Group. Photo Credits: "Greta Thunberg" by Anders Hellberg of Effekt magazine.

Ranchers, farmers, scientists, and food system activists are collaborating to highlight carbon farming's critical role in addressing climate change and ensuring food security. By stewarding

Ranchers, farmers, scientists, and food system activists are collaborating to highlight carbon farming's critical role in addressing climate change and ensuring food security. By stewarding working landscapes, carbon farming sequesters carbon, offering vital solutions and practices.

For more information, visit the Bioneers website. This content was made possible with videography by Guido Lois (Kiss the Ground) and editing by Guido Lois and Stephanie Welch. Special thanks go to Kiss the Ground and The Marin Carbon Project.

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie Pincetl and Mark Gold are studying how the city can reduce these imports. Their work focuses on enhancing local water capture, storage, and reuse to establish a more sustainable water system for the region.