The Obama Administration's proposal to open the Southeast coast to offshore drilling threatens jobs, tourism, and risks devastating oil spills. Communities, elected leaders, and industries across

The Obama Administration's proposal to open the Southeast coast to offshore drilling threatens jobs, tourism, and risks devastating oil spills. Communities, elected leaders, and industries across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia oppose this plan. The administration is currently reexamining and revising its proposed leasing plan.

For more details on the proposal and grassroots opposition, visit Protect Our Coast Now and Oceana's Grassroots Opposition page. Music by Adam Lindquist. Sounds from Freesound.org users nicStage, patchen, fedexico, soundmary, Corsica_S, and Loremonger, under an Attribution license.

Proposed seismic airgun testing in the Atlantic Ocean threatens to injure thousands of whales and dolphins. Oceana is campaigning to stop this harmful activity before it begins.

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Proposed seismic airgun testing in the Atlantic Ocean threatens to injure thousands of whales and dolphins. Oceana is campaigning to stop this harmful activity before it begins.

Support Oceana's efforts. Please sign their petition to stop seismic testing on the White House's website: Stop Seismic Airgun Testing Petition.

Doorae Shin fell in love with Hawai‘i's majestic landscapes as a freshman on O‘ahu, but was dismayed by Styrofoam litter and its devastating impact on marine ecosystems. In fall 2012, she

Doorae Shin fell in love with Hawai‘i's majestic landscapes as a freshman on O‘ahu, but was dismayed by Styrofoam litter and its devastating impact on marine ecosystems. In fall 2012, she partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to lead a student petition, gathering 1,000 signatures. This effort successfully prompted the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa to ban single-use foam packaging from all campus dining locations.

Following this campus victory, Shin spent two years advocating for a statewide Styrofoam ban. When that initiative failed, she joined efforts for a county-wide ban on O‘ahu. Shin will soon begin her role as the University of Hawai‘i system's first student sustainability coordinator.

Dara O'Rourke, founder of The GoodGuide, spoke with Heather Smith of New Hope Natural Media (NewHope360.com) at Expo East in Boston. Their discussion

Dara O'Rourke, founder of The GoodGuide, spoke with Heather Smith of New Hope Natural Media (NewHope360.com) at Expo East in Boston. Their discussion focused on engaging consumers and brands.

While The GoodGuide initially sought independence from retailers and manufacturers, O'Rourke now highlights a strategic shift towards delivering consumer information directly through retailers.

Isarithmic maps, like contour maps, use color or lines to represent a third variable in two dimensions. The author applied this technique to election returns, revealing broad patterns in U.S.

Isarithmic maps, like contour maps, use color or lines to represent a third variable in two dimensions. The author applied this technique to election returns, revealing broad patterns in U.S. political history that traditional maps often miss.

This animated interpretation highlights key phenomena: Roosevelt's enduring support, the South's shift from Democratic to Republican, and the evolution from an east-west to a contemporary coasts-versus-heartland political divide.

As this video demonstrates, American politics constantly evolves. It serves as a reminder that "politics as usual" is always in flux as parties battle for electoral supremacy.

Losang Monlam, an artist, monk, spiritual guide, teacher, painter, and writer, shares his unique journey. Ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama, he spent over a decade in monastic tradition

Losang Monlam, an artist, monk, spiritual guide, teacher, painter, and writer, shares his unique journey. Ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama, he spent over a decade in monastic tradition and 20 years studying with masters in both the West and East.

Now based in the Bay Area, he teaches, paints, and writes, integrating Buddhist principles with global spiritual traditions. His work explores the spiritual dimension that unites us all.

Visit his site to view his work and listen to additional talks. He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.

Niall Dunne, Managing Director for Saatchi & Saatchi Sustainability in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, spoke at the Global Sustainability Summit. His presentation, "Creating a Sustainable

Niall Dunne, Managing Director for Saatchi & Saatchi Sustainability in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, spoke at the Global Sustainability Summit. His presentation, "Creating a Sustainable Future," took place at the National Liberal Club in London on July 29, 2010.

The discussion highlighted that current initiatives are often insufficient to fundamentally change the supply side of the sustainability equation.

Green City Growers Cooperative, an employee-owned Cleveland business, is set to harvest its first crops. This 3.25-acre

Green City Growers Cooperative, an employee-owned Cleveland business, is set to harvest its first crops. This 3.25-acre hydroponic operation, located off East 55th Street in the city's Central neighborhood, is one of the largest urban greenhouses in the country.

Mary Donnell is the Chief Executive Officer of Green City Growers.

British ocean rower and environmental campaigner Roz Savage discusses plastic pollution, labeling it a "man-made global catastrophe." Her solo row from San Francisco to Hawaii provided first-hand

British ocean rower and environmental campaigner Roz Savage discusses plastic pollution, labeling it a "man-made global catastrophe." Her solo row from San Francisco to Hawaii provided first-hand experience with the problem's immense scale, including meeting scientists on a "Junk craft" hundreds of miles east of Hawaii to share research.

The core message is clear: we must reduce our plastic use. Each individual can significantly lessen their consumption, making a positive global difference.

This interview, conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, was published on January 28, 2014. For more information about Roz Savage, visit www.rozsavage.com.

Karl Sharro is an architect, writer, and commentator on the Middle East. He is co-author of "Towards a New Humanism in Architecture" and a Senior Associate Partner at PLP Architecture in London.

Karl Sharro is an architect, writer, and commentator on the Middle East. He is co-author of "Towards a New Humanism in Architecture" and a Senior Associate Partner at PLP Architecture in London. His architectural experience includes practice in London and Beirut, and teaching at the American University of Beirut.

He advocates for freedom of movement and immigration.