Strong positive social connections are key to happiness, both for individuals and cities. Charles Montgomery explored this concept at Sam Sullivan's February 2014 Public Salon in Vancouver,

Strong positive social connections are key to happiness, both for individuals and cities. Charles Montgomery explored this concept at Sam Sullivan's February 2014 Public Salon in Vancouver, BC.

Montgomery investigates how urban design intersects with the new science of happiness, drawing insights from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics. From Disneyland to Dubai, his work reveals how city design influences our thoughts, feelings, and actions. He demonstrates that by changing our relationship with the cities we inhabit, we can transform our own lives.

Learn more by ordering his book from Amazon or visiting your local bookstore.

Warming oceans are intensifying hurricanes, leading to more powerful winds, waves, and rain. Climate change also alters ocean currents, making storm paths less predictable and increasing their

Warming oceans are intensifying hurricanes, leading to more powerful winds, waves, and rain. Climate change also alters ocean currents, making storm paths less predictable and increasing their frequency. NASA highlights that a single hurricane can expend energy equivalent to 10,000 nuclear bombs.

Paul Beckwith explains what to expect as the climate crisis worsens.

Host: Dale Walkonen. Video Editor & Thumbnail: Chris Hipser. For more information on our planet's state, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Artist and documentarian Chris Jordan premiered his film ALBATROSS in Charleston, SC, alongside his "Midway" exhibition at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. Jordan aims to connect with and

Artist and documentarian Chris Jordan premiered his film ALBATROSS in Charleston, SC, alongside his "Midway" exhibition at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. Jordan aims to connect with and inspire audiences through his work.

The documentary explores Midway Atoll, an isolated Pacific island situated within the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It offers an intimate look at native Laysan albatrosses, whose existence is gravely threatened by global plastic waste.

H.E. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Uganda's Minister of ICT and National Guidance, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24).

Hosted

H.E. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Uganda's Minister of ICT and National Guidance, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24).

Hosted in Kampala, Uganda, the symposium runs from July 1-4, 2024, gathering global regulators.

For further details, visit the official website: http://www.itu.int/gsr. Stay updated with #ITUGSR.

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Chris Fabian, Co-Founder of Giga,

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Chris Fabian, Co-Founder of Giga, and Her Excellency Salima Monorma Bah, Sierra Leone's Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, presented on Giga and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Chris Peters, President and CEO of the Seventh Generation Fund, introduced the "Echoes of the Earth in Times of Climate

Chris Peters, President and CEO of the Seventh Generation Fund, introduced the "Echoes of the Earth in Times of Climate Change" Conference.

The event then featured a keynote speech by Dr. Henrietta Mann (Southern Cheyenne).

Charles Clover's "Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans" is an essential book urging us to rethink our relationship with nature to save our oceans and life support system. It addresses

Charles Clover's "Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans" is an essential book urging us to rethink our relationship with nature to save our oceans and life support system. It addresses critical challenges like overfishing, pollution, and acidification, revealing how trawling and dredging generate more CO2 than aviation, damaging vital carbon sinks.

Clover, co-founder of the Blue Marine Foundation, demonstrates that change is achievable. "Rewilding the Sea" celebrates community and fisherman engagement, allowing nature to repair itself. His previous work, "The End of The Line," exposed global overfishing and inspired the foundation. For more information, visit the Blue Marine Foundation. Get the book here. Moderated by Matt Bongiovi.

Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and

Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and scholar. A Stanford Law graduate, he served as Santa Cruz County District Attorney in 1954. He later became a Roman Catholic priest in 1964, holding degrees in philosophy and theology from Catholic University.

Known as "Father Charlie," he studied many languages, including Native American. His teachings blended wisdom from Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Hawaiian, Celtic, and Native American spiritualities, and he particularly enjoyed working with the Esselen people of Monterey County.

The EarthSayers Special Collection: Artists and

The EarthSayers Special Collection: Artists and Musicians is a "Champions" category feature. It highlights individuals who leverage their artistic and communication talents to address social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainability.

Artist Chris Jordan exemplifies this by exploring American consumerism and the unconscious behaviors that lead to unintended catastrophic consequences.

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.