At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is essential to prevent catastrophic climate failure.

Tamara Lorincz highlighted over two trillion dollars annually spent on military operations and resource extraction. Dr. Amara Eniya explained how climate crisis-driven droughts and floods compound national debt, crippling nations struggling to meet basic needs. John D. Liu, representing Commonland, showcased global efforts to restore land and hydrological cycles.

Edited by Mike Coe; Produced by Dale Walkonen; Music by David Fesliyan. For more information, visit the Commonland Foundation and the FacingFuture Library.

Have questions about the legislative process in Congress? Join our next Core Volunteer Training webinar. CCL Membership Specialist Caillie Roach and Executive Assistant Kesten Bozinovic will

Have questions about the legislative process in Congress? Join our next Core Volunteer Training webinar. CCL Membership Specialist Caillie Roach and Executive Assistant Kesten Bozinovic will explain the policymaking process and the daily life of Congress members and their staff.

For more training resources, visit the CCL Community Training Page.

Strong climate policy, similar to the Energy Innovation Act, offers substantial economic benefits to rural American communities. It would dramatically expand wind and solar energy, creating jobs

Strong climate policy, similar to the Energy Innovation Act, offers substantial economic benefits to rural American communities. It would dramatically expand wind and solar energy, creating jobs and bringing revenue to areas in need. Notably, over 80% of these financial benefits are projected to flow to Republican-held districts. Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) has developed district-specific research and summary handouts detailing these direct annual revenues.

Join CCL Research Coordinator Jerry Hinkle for a training on this analysis, which synthesizes reports from RMI and UPenn, demonstrating significant rural economic development opportunities from renewable energy. Access further resources, including the Rural Economic Benefits of Climate Policy Resource Page, an Interactive Map, and Presentation Slides.

COP discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation have proven ineffective. Instead, planetary-scale action is crucial for restoring natural ecological function. John D. Liu leads this

COP discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation have proven ineffective. Instead, planetary-scale action is crucial for restoring natural ecological function. John D. Liu leads this effort, engaging thousands across over 80 global restoration projects.

Nick Breeze, author of COPOUT, and Liu explore ways to protect Earth’s vital systems. This program, from COP29 in Baku, includes an inspiring clip from "The Flourishing Path" featuring Jane Goodall.

Resources: John D. Liu & eco-restoration: Ecosystem Restoration Communities, KNAW Academia. Order Nick Breeze's COPOUT: Goodreads. Jane Goodall's work: JaneGoodall.org. Climate change info: FacingFuture Library.

John Todd's lyrical exploration reveals essential ecological design principles, demonstrating how mimicking nature leads to breakthrough solutions. He shares insights from his award-winning

John Todd's lyrical exploration reveals essential ecological design principles, demonstrating how mimicking nature leads to breakthrough solutions. He shares insights from his award-winning eco-industrial park and strategies for purifying water bodies, from Lake Champlain to Venice. His natural sewage treatment systems utilize native plants to break down pollutants and produce clean water, aiming to evolve a holistic technological and social framework.

This talk was delivered at the 2002 Bioneers National Conference, part of the Ecological Design Collection, Vol. 1. Since 1990, Bioneers has served as a vital hub for social and scientific innovators, offering practical solutions for pressing environmental and social challenges.

In "High Tide on Main Street," John Englander explains that rising sea levels threaten more than just wealthy coastal property owners.

He highlights that many low-income individuals are

In "High Tide on Main Street," John Englander explains that rising sea levels threaten more than just wealthy coastal property owners.

He highlights that many low-income individuals are also at significant risk, often possessing fewer resources for effective recovery.

Water is fundamental to all life. In "Water Always Wins," Erica Gies examines water's vital role and our connection to it, proposing we consider what water desires instead of controlling its

Water is fundamental to all life. In "Water Always Wins," Erica Gies examines water's vital role and our connection to it, proposing we consider what water desires instead of controlling its path.

This episode is from Nature's Genius, a Bioneers limited series.

Greg recently asked John Holdren about his greatest excitements and what he believes will genuinely make a difference in addressing climate change.

Holdren's response was clear: he looks to

Greg recently asked John Holdren about his greatest excitements and what he believes will genuinely make a difference in addressing climate change.

Holdren's response was clear: he looks to China for significant encouragement and progress on this critical global issue.

Governments, constrained by global economic competition, struggle to address the climate crisis effectively. John Bunzl offers The SIMPOL pledge, enabling citizens to vote for politicians who

Governments, constrained by global economic competition, struggle to address the climate crisis effectively. John Bunzl offers The SIMPOL pledge, enabling citizens to vote for politicians who commit to simultaneous climate action once enough nations agree. Corporations can also sign to lower emissions.

Bunzl, with Nick Duffell, co-authored *The SIMPOL Solution*, which explores the psychological, political, and economic barriers preventing unified action on the #ClimateCrisis.

To learn more and take the pledge, visit simpol.org. Businesses can join at theclimatepledge.com. *The Simpol Solution* is available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information on our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute, transitioned from Wall Street to become a sustainability advocate. Influenced by E.F. Schumacher's

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute, transitioned from Wall Street to become a sustainability advocate. Influenced by E.F. Schumacher's "Small is Beautiful," he collaborated with Allan Savory, founder of Holistic Management, to restore grasslands and return carbon to the soil. This work was highlighted in an October 2010 interview.

The Capital Institute seeks to harness capital for a just, resilient, and sustainable economic system. The Savory Institute restores global grasslands through Holistic Management. The Schumacher Society, founded in 1980, promotes strong local economies linking people, land, and community.