Regarding sustainability, new research highlighted by ScienCentral News challenges the belief that traditional "American Dream" achievements—wealth, fame, and image—are keys to

Regarding sustainability, new research highlighted by ScienCentral News challenges the belief that traditional "American Dream" achievements—wealth, fame, and image—are keys to happiness.

The findings indicate these pursuits do not lead to lasting contentment, prompting a reevaluation of what truly sustains well-being.

As a Federal Court ruling nears on January 5th, opponents warn the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada is already damaging sacred sites. Lithium Nevada Corporation has begun digging test pits and

As a Federal Court ruling nears on January 5th, opponents warn the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada is already damaging sacred sites. Lithium Nevada Corporation has begun digging test pits and installing infrastructure where Native Americans conduct ceremonies. Tribes argue this violates permit agreements, contending new authorizations terminated older ones, with attorney Will Falk suggesting the company is "lying to get a headstart" with BLM's approval.

Thacker Pass, or Peehee Mu'huh, is a sacred site for regional tribes, used for ceremonies, gathering, and as a massacre site. Tribal leaders emphasize their responsibility to protect these places, asserting the mine violates religious freedoms and consultation rights. The January 5th hearing is the final oral argument in lawsuits. Support protection efforts: https://givebutter.com/protectthackerpass. Learn more: https://ProtectThackerPass.org.

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.

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger (PureVision Technology), Don E. Wirtshafter (The Ohio Hempery), Oregon Hemp Attorney Courtney Moran, Rick Kiyak-Nighton (Tradewinds Hemp Co.), and Dave Seber (Hemp Shield Wood Treatments).

Special thanks are extended to Jerry Norton, the Oregon Hemp Convention, and the O.A.F.R.C.

Video by Barry Heidt; production by Brian ~The Red.

A plenary panel at the BSR Conference 2016 focused on climate action and politics in the United States.

The discussion featured New York Times Reporter David Gelles, BSR Managing Director

A plenary panel at the BSR Conference 2016 focused on climate action and politics in the United States.

The discussion featured New York Times Reporter David Gelles, BSR Managing Director Edward Cameron, ClimateWire Editor-in-Chief Lisa Friedman, and Todd Stern, former U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change and Yale lecturer.

Edward 'Ted' Miguel, a global development leader, professor, and author, discusses how open science is transforming poverty reduction. As Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Effective

Edward 'Ted' Miguel, a global development leader, professor, and author, discusses how open science is transforming poverty reduction. As Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), he shares insights on what truly empowers the world's poorest, drawing from his extensive research in African economic development and award-winning work on transparency in social science.

Miguel, an Oxfam Professor, explores the science behind traditional development programs, cash grants, and tech transfer. Get his book here. Learn more about CEGA and get involved by subscribing to their newsletter, attending events, partnering, or offering financial support. Contact CEGA for details. Moderated by Kent Walker.

The BSR Conference 2015 hosted a panel discussion on the pivotal role businesses play in shaping a low-carbon future.

Panelists included Edward Cameron (BSR), Nigel Topping (We Mean

The BSR Conference 2015 hosted a panel discussion on the pivotal role businesses play in shaping a low-carbon future.

Panelists included Edward Cameron (BSR), Nigel Topping (We Mean Business), and Hannah Jones (NIKE, Inc.). The session was moderated by Joel Makower (GreenBiz Group Inc.).

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barton Gellman was among three reporters chosen by Edward Snowden to review classified files exposing U.S. government surveillance. Gellman then investigated

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barton Gellman was among three reporters chosen by Edward Snowden to review classified files exposing U.S. government surveillance. Gellman then investigated deeper, enduring legal threats and foreign intelligence attempts to steal his files.

Join Gellman, author of "Dark Mirror," with moderator Anne Kornblut (Head of Global Curation, Facebook) for a detailed look at Edward Snowden, America's surveillance state (now and post-COVID), and Gellman's personal experience of being surveilled.

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*Manufactured Landscapes* is a striking documentary exploring the work of acclaimed artist Edward Burtynsky. Internationally recognized for his large-scale photographs of "manufactured

*Manufactured Landscapes* is a striking documentary exploring the work of acclaimed artist Edward Burtynsky. Internationally recognized for his large-scale photographs of "manufactured landscapes"—quarries, factories, and dams—Burtynsky transforms industrial sites and waste into beautiful art.

The film follows him through China, documenting the effects of its vast industrial revolution. Through breathtaking sequences, it expands on Burtynsky's photographic narratives, prompting reflection on humanity's environmental impact and showcasing both industrial epicenters and their waste.