In 2012, 14-year-old Laura Dekker embarked on a 518-day solo journey to circumnavigate the globe, aiming to become the youngest person to achieve this feat. Filmmaker Jillian Schlesinger

In 2012, 14-year-old Laura Dekker embarked on a 518-day solo journey to circumnavigate the globe, aiming to become the youngest person to achieve this feat. Filmmaker Jillian Schlesinger documented her remarkable voyage, which is featured in the full-length documentary "Maidentrip."

Following the route her parents took two decades earlier through French Polynesia, Dekker successfully completed her journey. She currently holds the record as the youngest person to sail around the world by herself.

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a triple bottom line, supports the "Race for American Jobs."

Other featured leaders included Stacy Barr (National Program Director, Veterans Green Jobs), Alice Madden (Colorado Climate Change Coordinator), Auden Schendler (Director of Sustainability, Aspen Skiing Company), John Powers (Sustainable Colorado), and Ravi Malhotra (iCAST).

Learn about the urgent need to #StopFormosaWatch in a video featuring Lt. Gen. Russel Honore (Green ARMY), Sharon Lavigne (RISE ST. JAMES), and Norman Marmillion (Laura Plantation

Learn about the urgent need to #StopFormosaWatch in a video featuring Lt. Gen. Russel Honore (Green ARMY), Sharon Lavigne (RISE ST. JAMES), and Norman Marmillion (Laura Plantation Company).

Take action: Call the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and urge them to deny Formosa's permit application. Find the contact number and a call script here.

One Billion Rising REVOLUTION presented "The State of Female Revolution," featuring Agnes

One Billion Rising REVOLUTION presented "The State of Female Revolution," featuring Agnes Pareyio, Monique Wilson, Zoya, Christine Schuler Deschryver, Kimberlé Crenshaw, and Eve Ensler. The discussion was moderated by GRITtv's Laura Flanders.

This conversation explored what it takes to build revolution, foster solidarity, and affect change. It was recorded live in New York and published on March 6, 2015.

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event in March 2017, featuring Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. The discussion addressed the cannabis industry's need for

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event in March 2017, featuring Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. The discussion addressed the cannabis industry's need for robust labor and environmental standards. Laura Day Rivero shared her expertise in sustainable practices, while Dr. Elizabeth Bennett provided insights from Lewis & Clark College.

Following the event, the Cannabis Certification Council was established, merging the ECA and the Organic Cannabis Association, with Ashley Preece named Executive Director. This content, including a Q&A session (Part 4), was produced by Barry Heidt and curated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv. Part 3 is available here on EarthSayers.tv.

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kickoff event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. This event addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kickoff event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. This event addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental standards within the cannabis industry. For more information, visit the ECA website here.

ECA Executive Director Ashley Preece was joined by guest presenters Laura Day Rivero, an expert in sustainable cannabis practices, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. Dr. Bennett, an Assistant Professor at Lewis & Clark College, researches the demand for ethically sourced cannabis products in Oregon and the knowledge of "budtenders" on this topic.

View the presentations on our YouTube channel and follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts to stay informed. Part 2 of the event is also available on EarthSayers.tv here.

Professor Laura Fleming, a physician and epidemiologist, underscores the vital role of oceans. Covering 70% of Earth's surface, these environments are essential for sustaining human

Professor Laura Fleming, a physician and epidemiologist, underscores the vital role of oceans. Covering 70% of Earth's surface, these environments are essential for sustaining human life.

She emphasizes that biodiversity, particularly within marine ecosystems, is crucial for the ongoing development of new medications.

Today's corporate economy is radically unequal and unsustainable, prompting a search for alternatives. This episode explores community wealth building, a strategy to reorganize local and national

Today's corporate economy is radically unequal and unsustainable, prompting a search for alternatives. This episode explores community wealth building, a strategy to reorganize local and national economies for better outcomes for people, communities, and the planet. Guest host Laura Flanders features Democracy Collaborative's Marjorie Kelly, Preston City Council Member Matthew Brown, and Scottish Government adviser Neil McInroy.

This is part two of a four-part series on how communities transform local economies by harnessing assets and anchoring capital locally. Explore the full series here. Additional resources include the Democracy Collaborative and Marjorie Kelly's book, Wealth Supremacy.

Laura Vicaria, CSR Manager at MUD Jeans, discusses their circular business model, highlighting how leasing jeans offers customers a new way to reduce environmental impact.

The Ellen

Laura Vicaria, CSR Manager at MUD Jeans, discusses their circular business model, highlighting how leasing jeans offers customers a new way to reduce environmental impact.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications.

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This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in

This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in their people and place, countering the corporate model of wealth extraction. The full series can be explored here.

Insights are shared by Nicole Ndumele (Center for American Progress), Mike Strode (The Kola Nut Collaborative), and Deyanira del Río (New Economy Project). Laura Flanders, host of Laura Flanders & Friends (https://lauraflanders.org/), guest hosts this Bioneers co-production.

Key resources include: Center for American Progress, New Economy Project, Open Collective Foundation, The Kola Nut Collaborative, and the Bioneers Reader: Our Economic Future.