Comedian Steve Punt, portraying a "mad professor," challenges conventional thinking and invites viewers to "Get Loopy."

This video, uploaded on September 1, 2010, explores the circular

Comedian Steve Punt, portraying a "mad professor," challenges conventional thinking and invites viewers to "Get Loopy."

This video, uploaded on September 1, 2010, explores the circular economy. Discover more at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven by a new imperative, as Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard states: "Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do."

Howard actively promotes eco-friendly materials and practices, both internally within Ikea and to its global customer base. He also challenges other major corporations to adopt similar environmental responsibilities. (Published Oct 21, 2013)

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.

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Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

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The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous

The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous Guatemalans, currently employing five attorneys and nine paralegals. This summer, the sanctuary is projected to win its 4,000th asylum case.

Michael Smith directs the Refugee Rights Program at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. With a background in anthropology and archaeology, he joined the sanctuary in 1984. Smith has received awards from Helen Bamber, the Dalai Lama, and Berkeley Law for his dedicated work with refugees and law students.

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Dr. Jennifer Smith and entrepreneur Brant Chlebowski discuss their collaborative applied aquaculture research on commercially valuable seaweeds. This groundbreaking work sparked the formation of

Dr. Jennifer Smith and entrepreneur Brant Chlebowski discuss their collaborative applied aquaculture research on commercially valuable seaweeds. This groundbreaking work sparked the formation of the California Seaweed Company and initiated new research in Smith's lab focusing on local seaweeds for food and feed applications.

This presentation was recorded on March 11, 2019, as part of the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series. For more information, visit UCTV.