Tania Pulido runs the Berryland community garden in Richmond, CA. More than just a food source in a food desert, it offers local youth summer apprenticeships to learn about climate change and

Tania Pulido runs the Berryland community garden in Richmond, CA. More than just a food source in a food desert, it offers local youth summer apprenticeships to learn about climate change and environmental racism. You can watch a video about her work.

Pulido actively campaigns for her community's health, including against the local Chevron oil refinery. Her dedication earned her the Brower Youth Award.

The Brower Youth Awards recognize North American youth (ages 13-22) who demonstrate outstanding leadership in projects with positive environmental and social impact.

Despite California's global warming legislation, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, potentially leading to a four-degree annual temperature increase. This highlights an urgent

Despite California's global warming legislation, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, potentially leading to a four-degree annual temperature increase. This highlights an urgent environmental challenge.

Randy Hayes, founder of the Rainforest Action Network and described by the Wall Street Journal as “an environmental pit bull,” is addressing this. From Washington D.C., he leads Foundation Earth, a new organization dedicated to rethinking human systems to align with the planet’s life support capabilities.

Embracing authenticity and dismissing the need for universal approval is crucial for advancing sustainability.

Reverend Renee Ward exemplifies this by fearlessly championing causes close to

Embracing authenticity and dismissing the need for universal approval is crucial for advancing sustainability.

Reverend Renee Ward exemplifies this by fearlessly championing causes close to her heart, unconcerned with public opinion. Her impactful speech was sponsored by TEDxConcordiaUPortland.

Their 2012 speech schedule is available here.

Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, is dedicated to creating "green pathways out of poverty" and expanding the coalition fighting global warming. Learn more

Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, is dedicated to creating "green pathways out of poverty" and expanding the coalition fighting global warming. Learn more about Van Jones on his website.

His latest book, Rebuild the Dream, can be ordered via Amazon. A complete video featuring Van Jones is also available here.

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

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The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West began his career covering energy markets as a Reuters correspondent in the Middle East in the early 1990s. He is the founder of OpenOil and a transparency activist.

KONY 2012, a film and campaign by Invisible Children, aimed to make Joseph Kony famous. Its purpose was to generate support for his arrest and establish a precedent for international justice, not

KONY 2012, a film and campaign by Invisible Children, aimed to make Joseph Kony famous. Its purpose was to generate support for his arrest and establish a precedent for international justice, not to celebrate him.

The campaign achieved significant viral success, becoming YouTube's most-viewed video at the time with over 72 million views by February 11th. For more information, visit the Invisible Children website.

Conflict minerals from Congo are present in all electronics, including cell phones and smartphones.

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Conflict minerals from Congo are present in all electronics, including cell phones and smartphones.

Join Jewish World Watch to demand that electronics companies produce conflict-free products.

Eastern Congo, one of the world's most dangerous regions, supplies minerals crucial for everyday electronics like phones and laptops. To learn how you can help end the conflict, visit