Leif Wenar, author of "Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World," delivered a talk at Town Hall Seattle on January 27, 2016. He argued that the principle "might makes right"

Leif Wenar, author of "Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World," delivered a talk at Town Hall Seattle on January 27, 2016. He argued that the principle "might makes right" must be retired. Wenar serves as the Chair of Philosophy Law at King's College London, having studied at Stanford and Harvard under John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and T.M. Scanlon.

His expertise includes property rights and international ethics. For more details on his work, visit his King's College London profile or CleanTrade.org. "Blood Oil" is available for purchase via Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Lee Smolin, founder of the Perimeter Institute, challenges the notion of a fixed future in his new book, *Time Reborn*. He rethinks the nature of the universe in this thought-provoking work.

Lee Smolin, founder of the Perimeter Institute, challenges the notion of a fixed future in his new book, *Time Reborn*. He rethinks the nature of the universe in this thought-provoking work. Published on May 17, 2013.

Discover more about these ideas. Join Smolin for a discussion, possibly featuring Robert J. Sawyer, at the Toronto Public Library.

Order *Time Reborn* from Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

This excerpt is from Professor Leif Wenar's January 27th presentation in Seattle. The full speech is

This excerpt is from Professor Leif Wenar's January 27th presentation in Seattle. The full speech is available here. Wenar is the author of Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World.

He holds the Chair of Philosophy & Law at Kings College London, where he has worked since 1997. A Stanford alumnus, he completed his doctoral thesis at Harvard with John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and T.M. Scanlon.

This excerpt was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability. Learn more and get involved in the Clean Trade movement at cleantrade.org.

Published November 1, 2016, the VPRO Backlight documentary "Justice For All" highlights the global crisis of legal access, where four billion people find justice too expensive, complex, or

Published November 1, 2016, the VPRO Backlight documentary "Justice For All" highlights the global crisis of legal access, where four billion people find justice too expensive, complex, or unavailable due to corruption.

Dutch government lawyers are digitally innovating the legal industry, with Kenya emerging as a trendsetter. Under Supreme Court Judge Willy Mutunga's guidance, a network of apps and legal volunteers uses text messaging, smartphones, and Twitter to combat injustice, leveraging mobile technology over traditional law degrees.

The film features insights from Willy Mutunga, Sam Muller of the Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law, prison paralegal Peter Ouko, Kituo Cha Sheria, and the Ushahidi open-source software collective.

At Summit 22, Antonella Centra and Robert Triefus discussed their regenerative ambitions, how they're taking action, and shifting consumer attitudes, as more brands commit to circular business

At Summit 22, Antonella Centra and Robert Triefus discussed their regenerative ambitions, how they're taking action, and shifting consumer attitudes, as more brands commit to circular business practices. This aligns with the mission of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity that promotes the circular economy—a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

For more insights, subscribe to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube channel. Explore their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

James Gifford, Executive Director of the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment, notes

James Gifford, Executive Director of the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment, notes the global financial crisis has prompted firms to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for long-term sustainability. He calls relying solely on financial metrics "a bygone paradigm," urging leaders to address short-term investment strategies.

Dr. Gifford is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Initiative for Responsible Investment, researching sustainable investment in emerging markets and integrating positive impact into mainstream strategies.

Published by IESE, the graduate business school of the University of Navarra, this content highlights their mission to develop business leaders who create a deep, positive, and lasting impact on society.

While civilization offers comforts to a wealthy few, it has caused widespread environmental devastation, polluting our planet and driving mass extinction. This crisis stems from greed, ill will,

While civilization offers comforts to a wealthy few, it has caused widespread environmental devastation, polluting our planet and driving mass extinction. This crisis stems from greed, ill will, and a pervasive sense of separation.

How can we restore our interconnectedness with nature and each other to address this urgent work? Is individual spiritual practice, often detached from the natural world, still effective?

Dale explores these questions with Zen teacher David Loy, author of *EcoDharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis* and co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center. Edited by Mike Coe. Learn more about the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, David Robert Loy, and the state of our planet via the FacingFuture Library.