Join the Biomimicry Institute's 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator. We annually support ten high-impact, nature-inspired startups (Pre-seed to Series A) with $15,000 in non-dilutive funding and over

Join the Biomimicry Institute's 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator. We annually support ten high-impact, nature-inspired startups (Pre-seed to Series A) with $15,000 in non-dilutive funding and over $50,000 in services. Benefits include tailored coaching, investor introductions, a Nature Retreat, and training on impact, storytelling, DEI, and founder mental health.

We prioritize individual growth, fostering a vibrant community and strong relationships. Unlike typical accelerators, we focus on your journey as a visionary leader. With over 40 thriving companies in our portfolio, we're ready to support you. For program details, visit biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/.

Millions of tons of construction waste annually pollute our environment and contribute to climate change. Mycoremediation, a nature-inspired solution, uses fungi to transform harmful construction

Millions of tons of construction waste annually pollute our environment and contribute to climate change. Mycoremediation, a nature-inspired solution, uses fungi to transform harmful construction and demolition waste into usable materials, mimicking natural decomposition.

Mycocycle, a 2022 Biomimicry Institute Ray of Hope Prize finalist, cultivates fungi to detoxify construction debris and asphalt. Their innovative process converts toxic trash into harmless, reusable materials, moving us closer to building waste-free, sustainable cities.

Learn more: Mycocycle.com | AskNature.org (Mycocycle) | Biomimicry.org | AskNature.org. Connect with the Biomimicry Institute: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn.

The Ray of Hope Prize is a biomimicry startup accelerator. It connects top nature-inspired leaders globally, offering sustainable business and communications training to accelerate their

The Ray of Hope Prize is a biomimicry startup accelerator. It connects top nature-inspired leaders globally, offering sustainable business and communications training to accelerate their growth.

Our yearly cohorts feature global startups combating industrial pollution with nature-inspired innovations that prioritize all life. Annual immersions bring these portfolio leaders together in nature.

Learn more about the Ray of Hope program and the Biomimicry Institute: biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/. Explore more nature-inspired solutions: biomimicry.org and asknature.org.

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) offers a powerful solution to fuel the future, capable of replacing fossil fuels for industrial processes like steel and cement manufacturing, thereby reducing global carbon emissions. CSP systems use arrays of revolving mirrors (heliostats) to precisely reflect sunlight into a central receiver, generating immense heat.

Recent advancements in AI and machine learning are making CSP technology smarter, more efficient, and increasingly affordable. Innovators like Heliogen, backed by Bill Gates, leverage software to optimize mirror control, making solar energy cleaner and cheaper than fossil fuels. This progress paves the way for global adoption, as explored in the "Hard Reset" series.

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront unprecedented risks. Discover their story, with photos by Drew Smith, originally published in the Spring 2023 Patagonia Journal.

Read the full ascent story: patagonia.com/stories/jirishanca

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Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the destruction caused by Klamath River dams after witnessing a massive fish kill. The film "Undammed" chronicles her

Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the destruction caused by Klamath River dams after witnessing a massive fish kill. The film "Undammed" chronicles her journey, from testifying in Congress to passing down traditions within her family. With the largest dam-removal project in US history now underway, she confidently states, "It will work," ensuring a bright future for her tribe. Support Klamath River restoration by backing the Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group.

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Mary Anderson, Director of Public Works for the City of Highland Park, IL, has 25 years of experience in

Mary Anderson, Director of Public Works for the City of Highland Park, IL, has 25 years of experience in municipal government and public works. She is also an original appointee to the APWA Center for Sustainability.

At the June 2011 APWA Sustainability in Public Works conference in Portland, Oregon, Ms. Anderson presented on the APWA Framework for Sustainability and the Center for Sustainability initiative. The session was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, "the voices of sustainability."

Cochise performed a flute medley, featuring "The Three Sisters," "The Loon Song," and "Che Hullo Le (You Are Sacred to Me)," at the Indigenous In Music festival at the Fineline in downtown

Cochise performed a flute medley, featuring "The Three Sisters," "The Loon Song," and "Che Hullo Le (You Are Sacred to Me)," at the Indigenous In Music festival at the Fineline in downtown Minneapolis.

M. Chochise Anderson is an educator of Native culture, storyteller, traditional musician, spoken word artist, and youth theater director.

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TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous

TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous mindset, with or without money, and amplify your impact. Anderson encourages: "Be brave. Give what you can, and then be absolutely amazed at what happens next."

Learn more about Infectious Generosity at infectiousgenerosity.org and meet the AI Guru, designed to help you help others, at ai.infectiousgenerosity.org.

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Climate scientists Kevin Anderson and Alice Bows-Larkin propose a radical de-growth strategy to address climate change. They argue that current solutions by world leaders are insufficient to

Climate scientists Kevin Anderson and Alice Bows-Larkin propose a radical de-growth strategy to address climate change. They argue that current solutions by world leaders are insufficient to prevent "runaway global warming," necessitating a fundamental shift in the economic system.

Interviewed by Amy Goodman at the UN Climate Summit in Warsaw, Anderson and Bows-Larkin are from England's influential Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.

For more details, visit Kevin Anderson's website or read the full transcript.