Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now highlights the escalating threat of plastic debris choking our oceans.

Learn more at the Plastic Pollution Coalition website.

Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's

Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's climate.

This presentation is part of the "Perspectives on Ocean Science" series, originally recorded in October 2004.

In "WeThink," author Charles Leadbeater explores how web communities are evolving.

He specifically highlights their tendency to revisit and adopt older, more traditional forms of social

In "WeThink," author Charles Leadbeater explores how web communities are evolving.

He specifically highlights their tendency to revisit and adopt older, more traditional forms of social order.

The 2014 Charles David Keeling Annual Lecture, "Getting Serious About Climate Change," featured Professor David Victor.

A political

The 2014 Charles David Keeling Annual Lecture, "Getting Serious About Climate Change," featured Professor David Victor.

A political scientist from UCSD's School of International Relations and Pacific Studies, Professor Victor is a recognized leader in energy and climate change policy research. He directs the school's new Laboratory on International Law and Regulation and authored "Global Warming Gridlock: Creating More Effective Strategies for Protecting the Planet."

This lecture is part of the "Perspectives on Ocean Science" series. Visit UCTV.tv for more details.

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand relationship from transactional to relational, emphasizing access over ownership and delivering a "forever promise."

While not a new concept—Charles Dickens used subscriptions—modern technology allows businesses to build these ongoing relationships with unprecedented reach. This shift, exemplified by Netflix's success over Blockbuster, prioritizes consistent value and customer certainty. Baxter, author of "The Membership Economy," details this move from one-time payments to recurring revenue and multi-directional communication.

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Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.

Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and

Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and scholar. A Stanford Law graduate, he served as Santa Cruz County District Attorney in 1954. He later became a Roman Catholic priest in 1964, holding degrees in philosophy and theology from Catholic University.

Known as "Father Charlie," he studied many languages, including Native American. His teachings blended wisdom from Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Hawaiian, Celtic, and Native American spiritualities, and he particularly enjoyed working with the Esselen people of Monterey County.

Geologist David Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé, authors of the influential "Dirt Trilogy" (Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations; The Hidden Half of Nature; and Growing A Revolution: Bringing

Geologist David Montgomery and biologist Anne Biklé, authors of the influential "Dirt Trilogy" (Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations; The Hidden Half of Nature; and Growing A Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life), preview their forthcoming book, "You Are What Your Food Ate." They present scientific evidence demonstrating how soil health profoundly impacts the health of crops, animals, and ultimately humans. Their work highlights the critical link between soil life and food's nutritional quality, emphasizing that regenerative farming practices benefit both the land and human health.

This talk was delivered at the 2021 Bioneers Conference.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

Charles Clover's "Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans" is an essential book urging us to rethink our relationship with nature to save our oceans and life support system. It addresses

Charles Clover's "Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans" is an essential book urging us to rethink our relationship with nature to save our oceans and life support system. It addresses critical challenges like overfishing, pollution, and acidification, revealing how trawling and dredging generate more CO2 than aviation, damaging vital carbon sinks.

Clover, co-founder of the Blue Marine Foundation, demonstrates that change is achievable. "Rewilding the Sea" celebrates community and fisherman engagement, allowing nature to repair itself. His previous work, "The End of The Line," exposed global overfishing and inspired the foundation. For more information, visit the Blue Marine Foundation. Get the book here. Moderated by Matt Bongiovi.

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