Tennessee native Erica Davis recognized that rural communities often see little benefit from local oil and gas extraction. Collaborating with grassroots organizers in Campbell County, she

Tennessee native Erica Davis recognized that rural communities often see little benefit from local oil and gas extraction. Collaborating with grassroots organizers in Campbell County, she researched and sponsored a bill to reform oil and natural gas severance taxes.

Davis's bill aims to raise these taxes, which are the sole legislative means to keep extraction wealth in-state. Crucially, it seeks to distribute all revenue directly to the affected communities where extraction occurs, rather than the current one-third. Despite Davis's lobbying efforts and bipartisan support, the bill was dropped from the 2015-2016 docket. Now pursuing an environmental law degree, Davis plans to revive the legislation in the next session.

In an October 2013 interview with Bill Moyers, author Wendell Berry—hailed as a "prophet of

In an October 2013 interview with Bill Moyers, author Wendell Berry—hailed as a "prophet of responsibility" and "passionate advocate for the Earth"—shared his views on leadership.

Berry believes true leadership emerges from the bottom up. It involves individuals who identify a need and act on it. He asserts that success is not the primary concern; rather, the fundamental question is, "What's the Right Thing to do?"

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized hemp's historical benefits and cited the recent U.S. Farm Bill, which permits states to regulate production and allows universities to conduct studies.

The legislation passed with an 88-5 vote. Following its approval, Faison distributed various hemp products, such as breakfast cereal, soap, cooking oil, and twine, to legislative leaders, showcasing the plant's diverse applications.

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and difficult choices they faced.

Moyers revisits these families' stories, exploring the human cost of inequality with journalists Barbara Miner and Barbara Garson. This report was published on July 4, 2013.

An interview was recently conducted with Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett.

Rev. Kirlin-Hackett serves as the Director of the Interfaith Task Force on

An interview was recently conducted with Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett.

Rev. Kirlin-Hackett serves as the Director of the Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness.

Science educator and TV host Bill Nye is the subject of a new documentary, "Bill Nye: Science Guy." Nye and film director Jason Sussberg joined Climate One for a discussion.

Their

Science educator and TV host Bill Nye is the subject of a new documentary, "Bill Nye: Science Guy." Nye and film director Jason Sussberg joined Climate One for a discussion.

Their conversation covered climate denial, generational responsibility, and proper "selfie" procedure. For more details on this event, visit the Climate One event page.

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William Sanford "Bill Nye" (born November 27, 1955) is an American science educator, comedian, and television host. Popularly

William Sanford "Bill Nye" (born November 27, 1955) is an American science educator, comedian, and television host. Popularly known as "Bill Nye the Science Guy," he is best recognized for hosting the Disney/PBS children's science show Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993-98).

Nye, a former mechanical engineer, has also worked as an actor, writer, and scientist. He continues to make numerous appearances in popular media, advocating for science education.