"Solving for Z" explores IFMGA guide Zahan Billimoria’s relationship with the exhilarating highs and profound risks of big mountain skiing. The film delves into the gap between perception and

"Solving for Z" explores IFMGA guide Zahan Billimoria’s relationship with the exhilarating highs and profound risks of big mountain skiing. The film delves into the gap between perception and reality in high-consequence environments, questioning what we are willing to risk.

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A Patagonia Presents film by Teton Gravity Research, "Solving for Z" features Zahan Billimoria, Kim Billimoria, and others.

Oxford data scientist Hannah Ritchie debunks the overpopulation myth, a concern prominent since the 1960s. While global population is still growing, its rate has significantly slowed, contrary to

Oxford data scientist Hannah Ritchie debunks the overpopulation myth, a concern prominent since the 1960s. While global population is still growing, its rate has significantly slowed, contrary to earlier exponential growth assumptions. Ritchie, a lead researcher at Our World in Data and Oxford, specializes in environmental sustainability.

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Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, is dedicated to creating "green pathways out of poverty" and expanding the coalition fighting global warming. Learn more

Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, is dedicated to creating "green pathways out of poverty" and expanding the coalition fighting global warming. Learn more about Van Jones on his website.

His latest book, Rebuild the Dream, can be ordered via Amazon. A complete video featuring Van Jones is also available here.

Van Jones presents a compelling social justice case against plastic pollution. He argues that plastic waste disproportionately harms impoverished communities and nations "first and worst," with

Van Jones presents a compelling social justice case against plastic pollution. He argues that plastic waste disproportionately harms impoverished communities and nations "first and worst," with far-reaching consequences for everyone, regardless of location or income.

In this powerful TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch [TEDxGP2] talk, filmed in 2010, Jones offers actionable ideas to reclaim our "throwaway planet." The event was produced by the Plastic Pollution Coalition at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, California.

Learn more at www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org

Our food systems are the leading driver of deforestation, biodiversity loss, freshwater use, and water pollution. Dr. Hannah Ritchie, Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford and Deputy

Our food systems are the leading driver of deforestation, biodiversity loss, freshwater use, and water pollution. Dr. Hannah Ritchie, Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford and Deputy Editor at Our World in Data, discusses these critical issues in her Big Think interview.

Her insights cover transforming food systems, greenhouse gas emissions, crop yield increases, dietary changes, and solutions to the global food crisis. Watch the full discussion: Hannah Ritchie: The data behind our biggest environmental problems. Read the full transcript on Big Think.

This text describes an interview conducted at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussion featured Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human

This text describes an interview conducted at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussion featured Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO, and Darren Jones, a UK Member of Parliament.

The interview likely focused on topics related to artificial intelligence for global benefit, aligning with the summit's theme. #aiforgood

Video courtesy of the Omega Institute.

Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones (born September 20, 1968) is an American news commentator, author, and non-practicing attorney. He is a co-founder

Video courtesy of the Omega Institute.

Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones (born September 20, 1968) is an American news commentator, author, and non-practicing attorney. He is a co-founder of several nonprofit organizations, including the Dream Corps, a "social justice accelerator" that operates three advocacy initiatives: #cut50, #Yeswecode, and Green for All.

Join us for a chat with youth activist Hannah Testa. She will discuss her passion for ocean protection through her non-profit, Hannah for Change, and her new book, "Taking on the Plastics

Join us for a chat with youth activist Hannah Testa. She will discuss her passion for ocean protection through her non-profit, Hannah for Change, and her new book, "Taking on the Plastics Crisis."

Support Hannah's vital work: Hannah for Change.

Our inaugural interview in a series on leading sustainability figures features Jo Confino speaking with Hannah Jones, Nike's Vice President of Sustainable Business and Innovation.

This

Our inaugural interview in a series on leading sustainability figures features Jo Confino speaking with Hannah Jones, Nike's Vice President of Sustainable Business and Innovation.

This discussion was originally published on November 9, 2012.