Published on June 18, 2015, by Democracy Now, this report covers Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment and climate change. In the encyclical (available

Published on June 18, 2015, by Democracy Now, this report covers Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment and climate change. In the encyclical (available to download here), Pope Francis called for urgent action to protect the planet, urging leaders to hear "the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor." He emphasized a moral imperative for all to safeguard the environment, advocating for a shift from a "throwaway" consumer culture in rich countries and an end to attitudes that prioritize profit over the common good. A key theme is the disparity between rich and poor, with the Pope noting the vast difference between those in "desperate and degrading poverty" and those with excessive possessions.

The discussion features Naomi Klein, author of "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate," who was invited to speak at the Vatican's "People and Planet First: The Imperative to Change Course" conference. Also joining is Nathan Schneider, a columnist at America magazine, a national Catholic weekly published by the Jesuits.

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Do we have a right to be hopeful? With political and ecological fires raging all around, is it irresponsible to imagine a future world radically better than our own? A world without prisons? Of

Do we have a right to be hopeful? With political and ecological fires raging all around, is it irresponsible to imagine a future world radically better than our own? A world without prisons? Of beautiful, green public housing? Of buried border walls? Of healed ecosystems? A world where governments fear the people instead of the other way around? 

“A Message From the Future II: The Years of Repair” is an animated short film that dares to dream of a future in which 2020 is a historic turning point, where the lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic and global uprisings against racism drive us to build back a better society in which no one is sacrificed and every one is essential.

The film is a sequel to the 2019 Emmy-nominated short film “A Message From the Future” with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and features the art of Molly Crabapple, with the political storytelling of Naomi Klein, Avi Lewis, and Opal Tometi. The cast of narrators from around the world includes Tometi, Emma Thompson, Gael García Bernal, and the Nigerian poet and activist Nnimmo Bassey.

Watch Part 1 "A Message from the Future" with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez here.

Stephanie is an environmental advocate whose passion for sustainability stems from a desire to protect Indonesia's vibrant nature. She co-founded Project Planet Indonesia, a non-profit dedicated

Stephanie is an environmental advocate whose passion for sustainability stems from a desire to protect Indonesia's vibrant nature. She co-founded Project Planet Indonesia, a non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness and individual action on environmental issues.

Through their work, Project Planet inspires sustainable living and provides tools for change. They collaborate with students and schools, supporting service learning and community action related to sustainability.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

What if we actually pulled off a Green New Deal? What would the future look like? The Intercept presents a film narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and illustrated by Molly Crabapple.

Set

What if we actually pulled off a Green New Deal? What would the future look like? The Intercept presents a film narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and illustrated by Molly Crabapple.

Set a couple of decades from now, the film is a flat-out rejection of the idea that a dystopian future is a foregone conclusion. Instead, it offers a thought experiment: What if we decided not to drive off the climate cliff? What if we chose to radically change course and save both our habitat and ourselves?

We realized that the biggest obstacle to the kind of transformative change the Green New Deal envisions is overcoming the skepticism that humanity could ever pull off something at this scale and speed. That’s the message we’ve been hearing from the “serious” center for four months straight: that it’s too big, too ambitious, that our Twitter-addled brains are incapable of it, and that we are destined to just watch walruses fall to their deaths on Netflix until it’s too late.

This film flips the script. It’s about how, in the nick of time, a critical mass of humanity in the largest economy on earth came to believe that we were actually worth saving. Because, as Ocasio-Cortez says in the film, our future has not been written yet, and “we can be whatever we have the courage to see.”

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Governments from over 190 nations will convene at the UN 2015 Paris Climate Conference (November 30 – December 11) to forge a new global agreement on climate change.

This year's summit

Governments from over 190 nations will convene at the UN 2015 Paris Climate Conference (November 30 – December 11) to forge a new global agreement on climate change.

This year's summit holds greater promise than the unsuccessful 2009 Copenhagen meeting. Optimism stems from the growth of renewable energy and evolving stances among major polluters, including the US.

For further reading, visit the Guardian website. Explore related videos: "Could Arctic oil drilling save the climate?" Watch here and "Naomi Klein: This Changes Everything" Watch here.

Universities are increasingly addressing the interconnected challenges of pandemics, racial justice, and climate change. Dr. Cynthia Klein-Banai, a dynamic change agent and collaborative leader,

Universities are increasingly addressing the interconnected challenges of pandemics, racial justice, and climate change. Dr. Cynthia Klein-Banai, a dynamic change agent and collaborative leader, founded the UIC Office of Sustainability twelve years ago to tackle these issues.

Her team provides institutional value by supporting sustainability planning, projects, and reporting, enhancing UIC’s mission of student success, public health, and community service. The Office promotes UIC’s Climate Commitments—Carbon Neutral, Zero Waste, Net Zero Water, and Biodiverse University—advancing sustainable infrastructure through various initiatives.

Dr. Klein-Banai holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences from UIC, where she also serves as an adjunct assistant professor. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Shell is preparing another attempt to extract an estimated 400 billion barrels of oil and gas from the Arctic. However, drilling in this region is expensive and dangerous.

Falling oil

Shell is preparing another attempt to extract an estimated 400 billion barrels of oil and gas from the Arctic. However, drilling in this region is expensive and dangerous.

Falling oil prices and potential government action could jeopardize Shell's ambitions in the face of these significant challenges.

For further reading, see This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein here. Published by The Guardian on July 16, 2015.

Journalist Naomi Klein, observing the catastrophic aftermath of BP's risky oil pursuit in the Gulf of Mexico, highlighted society's addiction to extreme risk. This pattern extends to new energy

Journalist Naomi Klein, observing the catastrophic aftermath of BP's risky oil pursuit in the Gulf of Mexico, highlighted society's addiction to extreme risk. This pattern extends to new energy sources and financial instruments, often leaving us to manage the resulting messes.

Klein's crucial question emerges: What is our backup plan when these high-stakes ventures fail? Discover more of her insights at http://www.ted.com.

Esperanza Martinez, a speaker at "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate," discussed efforts to save Ecuador's Yasuní National Park. This event, part of Climate Action Week with Naomi

Esperanza Martinez, a speaker at "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate," discussed efforts to save Ecuador's Yasuní National Park. This event, part of Climate Action Week with Naomi Klein, featured a panel including Bill McKibben, Clayton Thomas-Muller, Estela Vasquez, and Michael Leon Guerrero, exploring climate, capitalism, justice, and ecological debt.

Watch the full discussion here: http://new.livestream.com/TheNewSchool/This-Changes-Everything

Naomi Klein, author of "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate," spoke at The Nation LIVE!! event held at Town Hall Seattle on October 15, 2015.

Her acclaimed book delves into

Naomi Klein, author of "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate," spoke at The Nation LIVE!! event held at Town Hall Seattle on October 15, 2015.

Her acclaimed book delves into the critical relationship between capitalism and climate change. You can purchase "This Changes Everything" from Amazon or your local bookstore. Learn more about Naomi Klein at her official website: naomiklein.org.