In the Scottish Highlands, "thrawn" describes a virtuous stubbornness—a struggle to make the most of what's available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna, raised on this ethos, has

In the Scottish Highlands, "thrawn" describes a virtuous stubbornness—a struggle to make the most of what's available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna, raised on this ethos, has dedicated her life to pushing her sport's boundaries and advocating for her community. Her story is featured in a film by Hannah Bailey.

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Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Hutkeeper Sarah Cartier and her two children embrace mountain life at the 119-year-old Le Refuge de la Charpoua near Chamonix, France. In its final season before a 2023 rebuild, this mystical

Hutkeeper Sarah Cartier and her two children embrace mountain life at the 119-year-old Le Refuge de la Charpoua near Chamonix, France. In its final season before a 2023 rebuild, this mystical setting of granite walls and alpine light offers freedom for daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and climbing, far from the busy world.

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Former White House climate advisor Molly Kawahata reflects on her time in the Obama Administration, her personal struggle with mental health, and her love of alpine climbing. Her story offers a

Former White House climate advisor Molly Kawahata reflects on her time in the Obama Administration, her personal struggle with mental health, and her love of alpine climbing. Her story offers a positive vision for responding to the climate crisis.

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Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices,

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices, believing, "We need women who are the professionals...passing on that knowledge to other women." She's building a future where women are empowered in skilled trades, one dovetail joint at a time.

Learn more about Jenna's work in the film "Reframed," directed by Luisa Conlon. You can also support the Women’s Natural Building Scholarship Fund by donating here. Explore Luisa Conlon's other projects here.

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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The Center for Biological Diversity is hosting a webinar with Terry Spahr, director of the documentary "8 Billion Angels." This film explores how global population growth strains our natural

The Center for Biological Diversity is hosting a webinar with Terry Spahr, director of the documentary "8 Billion Angels." This film explores how global population growth strains our natural resources.

The event will feature a discussion and Q&A with Spahr, the Center's Sarah Baillie, and World Population Balance Executive Director Nandita Bajaj. They will examine how population pressure threatens our oceans, rivers, land, and air, and discuss solutions including women's empowerment and a transition from fossil fuels.

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and building relationships for climate progress.

Warne notes many Americans lack accurate Native American history knowledge, often receiving a narrow perspective despite over 550 tribes and 200 languages. He emphasizes historical inaccuracies contribute to an "ignorance by design," hindering understanding.

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Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator,

Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator, discusses Native American history and fostering relationships for effective climate progress.

Warne highlights a critical gap in American education regarding diverse Native American histories, noting that many outside the U.S. are better informed. He stresses the importance of accurate historical teaching to overcome ignorance and intolerance.

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This video, featuring Rollie from Climate Town, explains why the "carbon footprint" concept is a scam. BP oil created this idea decades ago to shift responsibility for carbon emissions from

This video, featuring Rollie from Climate Town, explains why the "carbon footprint" concept is a scam. BP oil created this idea decades ago to shift responsibility for carbon emissions from corporations to individuals, effectively an elaborate victim-blaming scheme. While individual footprints matter, their existence is largely due to fossil fuel companies like BP fighting against a transition from oil and gas.

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