The term "bioneer," expanded upon by biology pioneer Emmet Brady, refers to individuals who gather annually in San Rafael, California. These conferences foster friendships, exchange views, and

The term "bioneer," expanded upon by biology pioneer Emmet Brady, refers to individuals who gather annually in San Rafael, California. These conferences foster friendships, exchange views, and explore the integration of mind, body, and spirit.

At the 2011 conference, Emmet Brady of the Insect News Network (INN) was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability. Emmet's mission is to educate and empower people to care for the natural world through Cultural Entomology.

The INN, created and hosted by Brady, travels globally to understand human perspectives on insects. This multi-media, interdisciplinary network offers a deep dive into the microcosm.

Gregor, a boat builder in Homer, Alaska, expresses deep concern about oil drilling, stating, "where they drill, they spill." He fears potential devastation to local industries.

He warns

Gregor, a boat builder in Homer, Alaska, expresses deep concern about oil drilling, stating, "where they drill, they spill." He fears potential devastation to local industries.

He warns that if President Biden fails to uphold his promise of #NoNewLeases, the region's economy and environment will suffer significantly.

Interview by Rafael Delauz. Music: Artlist. B-roll: Shutterstock. Photos: NOAA.

Rafael was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv with editing support by Tom Hopkins of

Rafael was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv with editing support by Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon, September 8-10, 2010. 

Title: Environmental Sustainability and Saving Resources by Rafael Gallo

Rafael Gallo has pursued his passion for whitewater paddling from learning to paddle in the Great Smoky Mountains of the United States during college to founding and growing one of the best rafting companies in the world in his native Central America, based in Costa Rica. He has introduced thousands to the sport of paddling, led the fight to save the world-renowned Pacuare River from the first dam threat in the 1990s, purchased and protects 2000 acres of rainforest along the Pacuare and Rios’ eco-lodge. has planted almost 14,000 native tree species as part of the United Nations Environmental Program “Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign.”  More information on community development visit this Website.