This excerpt summarizes findings from the "What do Oregonians Value and Believe?" survey, presented by Adam Davis of DHM Research with Dave Miller at the City Club of Portland on October 4,

This excerpt summarizes findings from the "What do Oregonians Value and Believe?" survey, presented by Adam Davis of DHM Research with Dave Miller at the City Club of Portland on October 4, 2013.

A key finding indicates Oregonians believe the nation must consume less to address climate change. This content was curated and annotated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and published on January 28, 2015.

Access the full interview here.

With resource and energy prices becoming increasingly volatile, the long-term viability of today's linear economy is in question. This raises the idea of favoring access and performance over

With resource and energy prices becoming increasingly volatile, the long-term viability of today's linear economy is in question. This raises the idea of favoring access and performance over ownership of goods.

A short animation from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation introduces this concept, illustrating how a performance model could benefit businesses, users, and the wider economy. This approach is a vital component in the transition to a regenerative circular economy.

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

Eighty-five-year-old architect Stanislaw Michel, renowned for rebuilding over 90

Eighty-five-year-old architect Stanislaw Michel, renowned for rebuilding over 90 buildings in Gdansk after World War II, discusses how we can achieve peace with our neighbors amidst global conflicts.

His insights offer a path forward from the continuous threats facing our world.

Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, shares hard truths about America's justice system. His powerful talk, featuring personal anecdotes, exposes a massive

Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, shares hard truths about America's justice system. His powerful talk, featuring personal anecdotes, exposes a massive racial imbalance: one-third of the country's Black male population has been incarcerated. He candidly explores these issues, which are deeply rooted in America's unexamined history.

For further insight, an excellent Prezi presentation is also available: Prezi Presentation. This talk was published on March 5, 2012.

"Breathe In," a National Geographic production, celebrated the release of the first Census of Marine Life results on October 4, 2010, in London. This monumental census, involving over 9,000 days

"Breathe In," a National Geographic production, celebrated the release of the first Census of Marine Life results on October 4, 2010, in London. This monumental census, involving over 9,000 days at sea and 600 institutions, established a crucial baseline for understanding marine populations.

Explore the full findings at the Census of Marine Life website. The companion book, *World Ocean Census*, can be ordered on Amazon or found at your local bookstore.