Greenland's vast ice sheet, covering 80% of the island and two miles thick, serves as the world's largest natural laboratory. By studying minerals and gases trapped in ice cores, glaciologists

Greenland's vast ice sheet, covering 80% of the island and two miles thick, serves as the world's largest natural laboratory. By studying minerals and gases trapped in ice cores, glaciologists unravel ancient mysteries—like past temperatures or the disappearance of the Norse—and gain critical insights into the future of climate change.

Journalist Jon Gertner explores this topic in his book, "The Ice at the End of the World." Purchase it here: https://amzn.to/2RtLtwY

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This September, join us in celebrating charity: water's sixth birthday by addressing Rwanda's water crisis. Despite rebuilding

This September, join us in celebrating charity: water's sixth birthday by addressing Rwanda's water crisis. Despite rebuilding their nation, women and children still walk for hours daily to collect dirty water. The people of Rwanda are working to provide clean, safe water for everyone. You can help; learn more at charitywater.org/september.

Video by Jamie Pent (@jazzyjamieleigh), Paul Pryor, and Jon Reisinger. Music by Dustin O'Halloran, Josh Ralph, and Jon Steinmeier. Post-Audio/Final Mix by Claymore Pictures.

Jon Cooksey masterfully uses humor to address humanity's most serious challenges. His film, "How to Boil a Frog," is highly recommended for viewing and discussion.

Cooksey

Jon Cooksey masterfully uses humor to address humanity's most serious challenges. His film, "How to Boil a Frog," is highly recommended for viewing and discussion.

Cooksey was featured in Peak Moment (Episode 187). This content was uploaded on January 15, 2011.

The 2020 pandemic has underscored the critical need for local economic developers to adapt and guide communities through recovery. As the global economy struggles, their ability to innovate and

The 2020 pandemic has underscored the critical need for local economic developers to adapt and guide communities through recovery. As the global economy struggles, their ability to innovate and lead is more vital than ever in navigating new business landscapes.

Jon Maynard, President and CEO of the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation (EDF) in Mississippi, offers a timely approach. He advocates for creating economic development by supporting local ecosystems rather than subsidizing large industrial locations, aiming to raise per capita income. This perspective was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Join Jon Trapp, a biologist, fire expert, and former USAF instructor, for an engaging conversation. He will share his unique perspective on the climate crisis, its impact on wildland fires in the

Join Jon Trapp, a biologist, fire expert, and former USAF instructor, for an engaging conversation. He will share his unique perspective on the climate crisis, its impact on wildland fires in the Western US, and the recovery of threatened and endangered species.

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Sea level rise has already claimed islands like Holland Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Experts predict at least two feet of rise by 2100, even in best-case scenarios. This raises critical questions

Sea level rise has already claimed islands like Holland Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Experts predict at least two feet of rise by 2100, even in best-case scenarios. This raises critical questions about future displacement as flooding worsens and communities lose hope.

Journalist and historian Jon Gertner, a New York Times Magazine feature writer and author of The Ice at the End of the World, explores these pressing environmental and societal challenges.

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Newscaster Jon Snow interviewed Dame Ellen MacArthur about the circular economy and the first year of the