This insightful discussion highlights their experiences and the support needed for success in the technology sector. Produced by John Cárdenas at the Portland Development Commission, this video was published on November 28, 2012. For more information, visit the Portland Development Commission.

Times Documentaries presents one man's challenging journey to secure health insurance in the era of the Affordable Care Act.

Produced by Emma Cott, John Woo, and Abby Goodnough. Read the

Times Documentaries presents one man's challenging journey to secure health insurance in the era of the Affordable Care Act.

Produced by Emma Cott, John Woo, and Abby Goodnough. Read the full story here.

Published on June 20, 2015. Subscribe to the Times Video newsletter for a free, handpicked selection of the best videos weekly: http://bit.ly/timesvideonewsletter

The Hallock & McMillan Building, constructed in 1857, is Portland's oldest surviving brick commercial building. Located at 237 SW Naito Parkway, it was designed by Absalom B. Hallock, with

The Hallock & McMillan Building, constructed in 1857, is Portland's oldest surviving brick commercial building. Located at 237 SW Naito Parkway, it was designed by Absalom B. Hallock, with cast-iron elements manufactured by Phoenix Iron Works (San Francisco).

Portland developer John Russell has purchased the building and is currently restoring it to its original glory.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S. economy.

With a nearing trillion-dollar budget deficit and high unemployment, the expiring Bush-era tax cuts presented a critical economic challenge. President Obama advocated raising taxes on incomes over $250,000 to reduce the deficit. Conversely, others argued the wealthiest 1% already pay over a quarter of federal taxes, and higher taxes on "job creators" would hinder economic growth. The central question remained: should tax breaks be extended for everyone, or are the wealthy not paying their "fair share"?

Securing the global food system is paramount, given agriculture's vast ecological impact. John D. Liu and Willem Ferwerda, through Commonland and EcoRestoration Camps, lead large-scale efforts to

Securing the global food system is paramount, given agriculture's vast ecological impact. John D. Liu and Willem Ferwerda, through Commonland and EcoRestoration Camps, lead large-scale efforts to restore hydrological cycles, degraded soils, and ecosystems, fostering new communities.

Vegan activist Isaias Hernandez advocates for young climate activists, stressing that their future depends on nature's resilience and transformative human action for restoration. The program was hosted and edited by Raya Salter.

For more information, visit Ecosystem Restoration Communities, Commonland, and the FacingFuture Library.

Plastic poses serious health risks, from its production harming communities to its breakdown into ubiquitous microplastics infiltrating our environment and bodies. Over 9 billion tonnes have been

Plastic poses serious health risks, from its production harming communities to its breakdown into ubiquitous microplastics infiltrating our environment and bodies. Over 9 billion tonnes have been produced since 1950, with ocean debris potentially outweighing all fish soon.

Greenpeace's John Hocevar will attend negotiations in Ottawa for a binding Global Plastic Treaty. Join the campaign by signing a letter to President Biden, urging a strong treaty: Greenpeace USA.

For more information about climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library: FacingFuture Library.

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a triple bottom line, supports the "Race for American Jobs."

Other featured leaders included Stacy Barr (National Program Director, Veterans Green Jobs), Alice Madden (Colorado Climate Change Coordinator), Auden Schendler (Director of Sustainability, Aspen Skiing Company), John Powers (Sustainable Colorado), and Ravi Malhotra (iCAST).

The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of

The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of Mines and John Stednick of Colorado State University are collaborating to study the insect's impact on regional water quantity and quality.