Life on our planet faces imminent danger, demanding a shift from exploitation to caretaking and restoration. Cultivating our connection with nature is vital for both sanity and survival, fostering

Life on our planet faces imminent danger, demanding a shift from exploitation to caretaking and restoration. Cultivating our connection with nature is vital for both sanity and survival, fostering emotional and mental resilience amidst overwhelming challenges.

Psychotherapist Eva Jahn founded the Climate Emotional Resilience Institute (CERI) to address this crisis, providing coping skills and community support. She joins Paul Beckwith and Dale Walkonen for this conversation.

For more information about CERI and its 8-week online Thicket program, visit climateemotionalresilience.org. Explore further at the FacingFuture Library.

The Climate Reality Project hosted a panel titled "Connecting Climate Change and Public Health: State of the Science," featuring experts on the health impacts of climate change. Jonathan Patz of

The Climate Reality Project hosted a panel titled "Connecting Climate Change and Public Health: State of the Science," featuring experts on the health impacts of climate change. Jonathan Patz of the University of Wisconsin moderated the discussion. For more details, visit climaterealityproject.org.

Speakers addressed critical areas such as heat (Kim Knowlton, NRDC/Columbia University), extreme weather and disasters (Mark Keim, DisasterDoc), and the food supply (Sam Myers, Harvard University). Glenn Morris (University of Florida) covered infectious diseases.

Additional topics included air quality and allergens, presented by Patrick Kinney (Boston University), and mental health, discussed by Lise Van Susteren (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health).

Our essential infrastructure and living systems are unraveling. Professor Leah Rampy, author of *Earth & Soul*, discusses with Dale Walkonen how life's interconnectedness compels us to collaborate

Our essential infrastructure and living systems are unraveling. Professor Leah Rampy, author of *Earth & Soul*, discusses with Dale Walkonen how life's interconnectedness compels us to collaborate with each other and nature.

Despite our complex, existential predicament, we can lay stepping stones for future generations to achieve a livable future.

Learn more at LeahMoranRampy.com. Her new book, *Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos*, is available on Amazon. For more on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library at facingfuture.earth/library.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S. economy.

With a nearing trillion-dollar budget deficit and high unemployment, the expiring Bush-era tax cuts presented a critical economic challenge. President Obama advocated raising taxes on incomes over $250,000 to reduce the deficit. Conversely, others argued the wealthiest 1% already pay over a quarter of federal taxes, and higher taxes on "job creators" would hinder economic growth. The central question remained: should tax breaks be extended for everyone, or are the wealthy not paying their "fair share"?

Concrete production, responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, typically lasts 50-100 years. Extending its durability to 200 years or more would significantly reduce the 4 billion tons of CO2

Concrete production, responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, typically lasts 50-100 years. Extending its durability to 200 years or more would significantly reduce the 4 billion tons of CO2 produced annually by its manufacture.

Our guest, Martin Halliwell, holds over 10 patents for "Earth honoring systems" designed to lower CO2 emissions in construction. His innovations include more durable concrete and integrated geothermal and windmill installations.

For more on Martin Halliwell’s work, visit footprintengineering.ca. Explore climate change information at the FacingFuture Library.

Phoebe Barnard, director of the Stable Planet Alliance and co-producer of "The Climate Restorers" documentary, emphasizes that merely shifting from fossil fuels to electricity is insufficient. We

Phoebe Barnard, director of the Stable Planet Alliance and co-producer of "The Climate Restorers" documentary, emphasizes that merely shifting from fossil fuels to electricity is insufficient. We must restore nature to remove billions of tons of carbon, reduce global temperatures, and address the critical issues of overconsumption and population growth.

For more on "The Climate Restorers" documentary, visit backtoourfuture.net. Learn about Phoebe's restoration work at stableplanetalliance.org/restoration. Further information on our planet's state is available at the FacingFuture Library: facingfuture.earth/library.

The transition to wind and solar electricity presents a daunting challenge, requiring significant new transmission lines and battery storage. This must occur as storms and heat waves intensify and

The transition to wind and solar electricity presents a daunting challenge, requiring significant new transmission lines and battery storage. This must occur as storms and heat waves intensify and become more frequent.

Physicist Sascha von Meier, an electric grid specialist, believes this transition is feasible. However, communities must simultaneously prepare to protect people as climate change accelerates.

For more information on our planet's state, visit the FacingFuture Library. Hosted by Dale Walkonen, edited by Glenn Goodwin.

Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co. and author of "Clean Meat," explains how new processes can replace environmentally destructive animal agriculture. He highlights that reducing or

Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co. and author of "Clean Meat," explains how new processes can replace environmentally destructive animal agriculture. He highlights that reducing or eliminating meat and fish consumption can restore nature, allowing wild animals to return and ecosystems to flourish, reversing the impact of billions of slaughtered livestock.

This collective action is vital for our planet. For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Hosted by Dale Walkonen
Edited by Glenn Goodwin

Amidst increasing climate change impacts, this session explores reimagining economic models to support ecological health and sustainability. Raya Salter Esq., Dr. Deb Ley, and Dr. Cindy Isenhour

Amidst increasing climate change impacts, this session explores reimagining economic models to support ecological health and sustainability. Raya Salter Esq., Dr. Deb Ley, and Dr. Cindy Isenhour discuss integrating ecological economies, prioritizing ecosystem services over profit.

Edited by Glenn Goodwin, with a thumbnail by Eric Dehais and music by David Fesliyan. For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.