On April 15, 2011, the indigenous Purepecha community of Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, rebelled against organized crime, the logging industry, and corrupt government agencies. They used sticks,

On April 15, 2011, the indigenous Purepecha community of Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, rebelled against organized crime, the logging industry, and corrupt government agencies. They used sticks, rocks, and bottle rockets to resist their "narco-government" that pillaged sacred forests.

Since then, Cheran has ousted all political parties and local/state police, seizing offices, weapons, and vehicles. The community re-established traditional self-governance, featuring a council of elders, a community police ("ronda"), and its "Guarda Bosques" (Forest Keepers) defense team.

The 2023 Green Growth Summit will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Green Growth Partnership (GGP). Convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL),

The 2023 Green Growth Summit will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Green Growth Partnership (GGP). Convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the GGP fosters collaboration between progressive European governments and businesses to advance a climate-neutral and prosperous Europe. This hybrid event will gather high-level representatives from the Green Growth Group, EU institutions, and businesses.

The Summit's agenda will explore a decade of climate policy, strategies for 2040, and the Green Deal's role in EU competitiveness, alongside international implications for the COP. Attendees can engage with prominent speakers, including ministers, MEPs, and industry leaders, to review past achievements and chart future directions for a sustainable Europe.

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National Park, demonstrate our capacity to restore biodiversity and coexist with the natural world. This video explores the power of awareness and action, no matter how small.

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