Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an Amazon Editors' Pick. This powerful investigation reveals plastic's devastating impact on human health and the environment, from poisoned oceans and polluted air to microplastic contamination and environmental racism.

The book critically examines plastic's paradox, challenging the belief that recycling alone can solve the crisis. Instead, it debunks industry claims and emphasizes the urgent need for action, offering practical solutions like a "household waste audit" to empower readers. Learn more at: beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-book (ISBN: 9781620979457).

"Active Hope," by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, challenges feel-good denial, cynical disengagement, and baseless optimism. Macy emphasizes that there are no comforting certainties or guarantees

"Active Hope," by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, challenges feel-good denial, cynical disengagement, and baseless optimism. Macy emphasizes that there are no comforting certainties or guarantees for safeguarding civilization or conscious life. We may be attending a dying world or birthing a new evolution, but the book stresses the imperative to act on issues we care about.

Inspired by "Active Hope," Cynthia Papermaster and Harvey Wasserman organized an evening of multi-issue presentations on January 10, 2016, at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.

To learn more, order "Active Hope" from Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy. Advances in health, education and disease prevention and treatment are high on the list of longevity, however Dr.

Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy. Advances in health, education and disease prevention and treatment are high on the list of longevity, however Dr. Barnett believes that there are three other powerful factors that influence how long and how well you live. She shares these factors plus examples from her life in her talk and how she plans to keep on living passionately. She believes that these factors can also help you live a more purposeful and longer life.
She is a leading authority on how to “refire and reinvent, making dreams come true.”
Cynthia is currently living a refired life, paying it forward through her nonprofit program for girls, Amazing Girls Science, to help them ignite a spark for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). 

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.

On 4 November 2019, C2G’s senior strategy director, Cynthia Scharf, spoke at the World Bank Law, Justice and Development Week. She emphasized the critical need for governance frameworks

On 4 November 2019, C2G’s senior strategy director, Cynthia Scharf, spoke at the World Bank Law, Justice and Development Week. She emphasized the critical need for governance frameworks concerning large-scale carbon dioxide removal.

Scharf participated in a panel titled “Technology Innovation for Climate Action: Legal and Governance Aspects.” Other panelists included Dave Rejeski (Environmental Law Institute), William Burns (Institute for Carbon Removal Law & Policy, American University), and Erick Fernandes (World Bank).

Will Keepin & Cynthia Brix presented "Transforming Patriarchy: From Gender Oppression to Beloved Community" at the 2016 National Bioneers Conference. Watch their full talk

Will Keepin & Cynthia Brix presented "Transforming Patriarchy: From Gender Oppression to Beloved Community" at the 2016 National Bioneers Conference. Watch their full talk here.

Their Gender Equity and Reconciliation (GRI) process heals wounds related to gender, sexuality, and intimacy, uniting people of all orientations to confront disharmony. Developed over 24 years and implemented in nine countries, GRI has achieved remarkable success, notably influencing South Africa's AIDS and HIV policies. New academic research on the program is ongoing at two South African universities.

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