Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and

Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. It hosts over 400 annual events for its 20,000 members, covering politics, culture, society, and the economy. Notable speakers have included Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton.

Explore upcoming events, membership, or watch/listen to past programs. You can also subscribe, donate, or connect on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium

An interview features Oregon farmer Edgar Winters of the Oregon Agricultural Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC) and hemp advocate Doug Fine.

Winters, Oregon's first industrial hemp licensee, aims to plant seeds this spring, relying on the 7606 Federal Farm Bill's "agricultural pilot programs" provision.

Establishing domestic hemp seed stock is vital for rural economic development. Produced by Barry Heidt.

Howard Lack, CEO of the Plastic Oceans documentary project, discusses his fundraising efforts to raise awareness

Howard Lack, CEO of the Plastic Oceans documentary project, discusses his fundraising efforts to raise awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans, particularly microplastics. He references UNESCO leaders and naturalist David Attenborough, who believe that public awareness drives problem-solving. The film's core focus is to increase this understanding.

Lack was interviewed in Fall 2013 in San Francisco by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability.

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals from rural, suburban, and urban settings, including former gang members, recovering addicts, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Homeless Veterans.

Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto of TouchPoint Productions, Inc., this series offers powerful insights. To arrange a screening, please contact Paul at (541) 941-5317.

The future doesn't belong to coal; it belongs to us. Watch our new video, voiced by Australian film and television legend Sigrid Thornton, for CEO David Ritter's new book: "The Coal

The future doesn't belong to coal; it belongs to us. Watch our new video, voiced by Australian film and television legend Sigrid Thornton, for CEO David Ritter's new book: "The Coal Truth."

This timely book offers a vital contribution to the national struggle over the coal industry's future. It addresses the fight to stop Adani, defeat big polluters, and reclaim our democracy, featuring insights from diverse contributors.

Grab your copy of the book here: https://bit.ly/2qIpoxE

Psychologists David Sherman (UC Santa Barbara) and Leaf Van Boven (University of Colorado, Boulder) review their recent research, offering a framework to deepen understanding of climate advocacy.

Psychologists David Sherman (UC Santa Barbara) and Leaf Van Boven (University of Colorado, Boulder) review their recent research, offering a framework to deepen understanding of climate advocacy. Learn to utilize strategies of affirmation, norms, immediacy, and legacy in your own citizen lobbying efforts.

The presentation covers a theoretical background, a framework for overcoming barriers, data & findings, and implications for advocacy & training. You can skip to specific sections: Theoretical Background (4:19), Framework For Overcoming Barriers (27:10), Data & Findings (42:07), and Implications for Advocacy & Training (52:49).

Explore the profound, ancient connection between humans and sacred fire. Discover how fire transformed us, granting the gift of mind while also presenting challenges. Learn about the timeless

Explore the profound, ancient connection between humans and sacred fire. Discover how fire transformed us, granting the gift of mind while also presenting challenges. Learn about the timeless wisdom, traditions, and ceremonies associated with fire, and its importance in our hearts.

Sacred Fire, an organization dedicated to rekindling wisdom and heart-centered living, is reviving these ancient practices worldwide. Experience this modern revival and join us in warming the world.

Embrace our connection to the mysterious universe and ignite the flame within.

A global movement is underway to restore large ecosystems. Led by figures like John Liu and Aude Peronne, thousands are actively working with nature to recover degraded landscapes, demonstrating

A global movement is underway to restore large ecosystems. Led by figures like John Liu and Aude Peronne, thousands are actively working with nature to recover degraded landscapes, demonstrating that nature's incredible resilience offers our best hope for survival.

Join this vital effort through [Commonland](https://commonland.com/) and [Ecosystem Restoration Communities](https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/). For further insights into climate change, explore the [FacingFuture Library](https://facingfuture.earth/library).

Hundreds of farmworkers and their supporters are in New York City for Wendy's shareholder meeting, demanding improved working conditions for tomato pickers. Organized by the

Hundreds of farmworkers and their supporters are in New York City for Wendy's shareholder meeting, demanding improved working conditions for tomato pickers. Organized by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), the Fair Food campaign, featuring organizer Gerardo Reyes-Chavez, advocates for better wages and workers' rights.

This initiative follows a White House-recognized Social Responsibility Program, which McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, and Taco Bell have already joined. These companies pay an extra penny per pound of tomatoes to raise wages and commit to sourcing from farms that respect workers' rights.

Permaculture, guided by "earth care, people care, and fair share," provides principles for sustainable living and abundance without environmental degradation. Can this approach scale globally to

Permaculture, guided by "earth care, people care, and fair share," provides principles for sustainable living and abundance without environmental degradation. Can this approach scale globally to meet critical ecological and social needs for human survival?

Featuring Permaculture co-founder David Holmgren, *Permaculture Magazine* editor Maddy Harland, and regenerative farmer Mark Shepard. Hosted by Permaculturalist Penny Livingston.

Learn more at bioneers.org.