Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven

Ikea has significantly embraced sustainability, equipping its stores with solar panels and wind turbines, and stocking shelves with LED lighting and recycled cotton. This transformation is driven by a new imperative, as Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard states: "Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do."

Howard actively promotes eco-friendly materials and practices, both internally within Ikea and to its global customer base. He also challenges other major corporations to adopt similar environmental responsibilities. (Published Oct 21, 2013)

Steve Cochran is a prominent leader, speaker, writer, and advocate in sustainable enterprise. He works with private industry, government, academia, and non-profits to foster balance among people,

Steve Cochran is a prominent leader, speaker, writer, and advocate in sustainable enterprise. He works with private industry, government, academia, and non-profits to foster balance among people, planet, and prosperity, addressing both current and future needs.

He co-founded Sustainability Strategies, LLC, is a founding partner of the National Center for Sustainability, and a founding board member of the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development.

Marine Biologist Dr. Stephen Palumbi discusses how global warming is transforming our oceans. He highlights rising

Marine Biologist Dr. Stephen Palumbi discusses how global warming is transforming our oceans. He highlights rising ocean temperature, acidity, and water levels.

These environmental changes are accelerating, with their effects projected to last for centuries. Corals are among the organisms most severely impacted by these shifts.

The survival of coral ecosystems ultimately depends on the rate at which our climate continues to change.

Author and architect Steve Mouzon, based in Miami, defines New Urbanism and its role in building a sense of place. He co-heads Mouzon

Author and architect Steve Mouzon, based in Miami, defines New Urbanism and its role in building a sense of place. He co-heads Mouzon Design with his wife, Wanda, and is a principal of the New Urban Guild.

The New Urban Guild, a group of architects and designers, is dedicated to studying and designing traditional buildings and places inspired by their regions. The Guild was instrumental in creating the Katrina Cottages concept and continues to foster this movement.

The Guild Foundation also hosts Steve and Wanda Mouzon’s Original Green initiative, which promotes common-sense sustainability.

KOTV covered Steve Lambert's art installation, "Does Capitalism Work for You?", at Blueback Center.

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