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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This video, featuring Rollie from Climate Town, explains why the "carbon footprint" concept is a scam. BP oil created this idea decades ago to shift responsibility for carbon emissions from

This video, featuring Rollie from Climate Town, explains why the "carbon footprint" concept is a scam. BP oil created this idea decades ago to shift responsibility for carbon emissions from corporations to individuals, effectively an elaborate victim-blaming scheme. While individual footprints matter, their existence is largely due to fossil fuel companies like BP fighting against a transition from oil and gas.

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Professor Beth Simone Noveck, renowned for her work with Obama's Open Government Initiative, visited the RSA

Professor Beth Simone Noveck, renowned for her work with Obama's Open Government Initiative, visited the RSA on February 18, 2016. She outlined a profound new vision of democracy, rooted in the collective knowledge and expertise of everyday people.

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"Circle of Life" is a series of interconnected short films that can be played individually or as a continuous narrative. These HD films offer a personal snapshot of the marine world at the end of

"Circle of Life" is a series of interconnected short films that can be played individually or as a continuous narrative. These HD films offer a personal snapshot of the marine world at the end of the 21st century's first decade, reflecting the creator's unique observations rather than a definitive record.

To view the complete series, visit the whitewitchwares YouTube channel.

Join us in Paris at L'académie du Climat for the second session of UN negotiations on a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution. We'll discuss with key stakeholders from the High Ambition

Join us in Paris at L'académie du Climat for the second session of UN negotiations on a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution. We'll discuss with key stakeholders from the High Ambition Coalition, including WWF, Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Nestlé, to explore their perspectives and the critical issues the treaty must address.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates products, and regenerates nature. Subscribe for more insights, and find additional information and social media links on our website.

On April 14, 2011, the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Center for Global Health and Development, College of Communication, and School of Public Health hosted an event exploring the

On April 14, 2011, the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Center for Global Health and Development, College of Communication, and School of Public Health hosted an event exploring the collaboration and tension between journalists and public health workers during crises. Experts from global health, NGOs, and journalism discussed this critical dynamic.

A panel, "When Disaster Strikes: Reporting and Responding," was moderated by Jon Simon, Director of the Center for Global Health. Manolia Charlotin, editor and business manager of the Boston Haitian Reporter, was among the participants.

In a recent Circular Economy Show episode, Georgie Rose (Selfridges) and Simon Davies (VISA), collaborating with Mindworks Marketing, discuss their behavioral lab's work. They explore how subtle

In a recent Circular Economy Show episode, Georgie Rose (Selfridges) and Simon Davies (VISA), collaborating with Mindworks Marketing, discuss their behavioral lab's work. They explore how subtle language variations influence customer behavior towards circular shopping, focusing on making beauty product refills as appealing as new items. The initiative aims to embed circular shopping as an intuitive and exciting norm, bridging the gap between customer intent and action.

Listen to the episode for full insights. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity promoting a circular economy, encourages engagement. Learn more on their [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org), subscribe on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1), and follow them on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/).

Decades of commercial overfishing and bottom trawling have devastated Scotland's west coast waters. Patagonia Films' "The Custodians" follows four local Scots reclaiming their natural coastlines,

Decades of commercial overfishing and bottom trawling have devastated Scotland's west coast waters. Patagonia Films' "The Custodians" follows four local Scots reclaiming their natural coastlines, restoring wildlife, creating sustainable industries, and demonstrating how to work with, not against, our ocean.

Committed to combating extinction, Patagonia leverages its business and resources for environmental action. Learn more about the film and its mission at patagonia.com/oceans.