Fungi form a complex, vital underground network of mycorrhizal threads, exchanging nutrients and forming symbiotic partnerships essential for life on Earth. Visionary biologists Toby Kiers and

Fungi form a complex, vital underground network of mycorrhizal threads, exchanging nutrients and forming symbiotic partnerships essential for life on Earth. Visionary biologists Toby Kiers and Merlin Sheldrake explore these wonders in an episode of Bioneers' *Nature's Genius* series.

Dr. Kiers is Executive Director and Chief Scientist of SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks) and a Professor at VU Amsterdam. Dr. Sheldrake, a biologist and writer, is a research associate at Vrije University Amsterdam, works with SPUN, and advises the Fungi Foundation.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats worldwide. Learn more about their work:

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats worldwide. Learn more about their work: biologicaldiversity.org.

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The virtual event, "Global Voices and Women-Led Calls to Action in Response to COP28," took place on Sunday, December 10, 2023. During COP28, WECAN hosted this series to amplify the diverse voices

The virtual event, "Global Voices and Women-Led Calls to Action in Response to COP28," took place on Sunday, December 10, 2023. During COP28, WECAN hosted this series to amplify the diverse voices of women leaders worldwide.

Throughout the conversation, women on the ground at COP28 reported on negotiations, shared highlights, released reports, and presented global women's calls to action and demands.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists. They are dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats worldwide.

Learn more

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists. They are dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats worldwide.

Learn more about their work: biologicaldiversity.org

Fewer than 25 red wolves remain in the wild, with five killed by vehicle strikes this year alone in North Carolina. These devastating losses, including that of two-year-old Muppet, highlight the

Fewer than 25 red wolves remain in the wild, with five killed by vehicle strikes this year alone in North Carolina. These devastating losses, including that of two-year-old Muppet, highlight the urgent need for a wildlife crossing to protect this endangered species.

A generous donor has pledged a $2 million match for a Red Wolf Wildlife Crossing Fund. However, we must raise an additional $2 million in matching funds by August 31st to secure crucial federal funding for its construction.

Help secure a safer future for red wolves. Join the campaign and contribute today: biologicaldiversity.org

Dolores Huerta, 93, is a living legend and influential U.S. labor and Chicano civil rights leader. Her seven decades of activism include co-founding the United Farm Workers with César Chávez,

Dolores Huerta, 93, is a living legend and influential U.S. labor and Chicano civil rights leader. Her seven decades of activism include co-founding the United Farm Workers with César Chávez, leading strikes and boycotts, and advocating for agricultural workers' rights, including safer conditions and benefits. Today, she shares insights on union organizing across all economic sectors and fostering unity among labor, social, racial, gender, and climate justice movements for a fairer society.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore other talks at http://www.bioneers.org.

Charlotte Lenore Michaluk, a 17-year-old scientist and biomimetic inventor, shares a hopeful vision for sustainable technology. She explores how diverse fields, from fiber arts to cargo ship

Charlotte Lenore Michaluk, a 17-year-old scientist and biomimetic inventor, shares a hopeful vision for sustainable technology. She explores how diverse fields, from fiber arts to cargo ship systems, can inspire green solutions that balance profit with public health and climate mitigation.

Michaluk's interdisciplinary approach leverages insights from the natural world to create brilliant, clean technologies. Her keynote talk, delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference, showcases the possibilities unleashed by innovative thinking.

To view other conference talks, visit www.bioneers.org.

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a renowned conservation ecologist and captivating science communicator, studies apex predators and the relationship between humans, animals, and place. Drawing from her memoir

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a renowned conservation ecologist and captivating science communicator, studies apex predators and the relationship between humans, animals, and place. Drawing from her memoir "Wild Life," she shares her journey in science, emphasizing our roles as stewards for nature and community.

A wildlife ecologist researching human impact on carnivores, Dr. Wynn-Grant hosts the podcast "Going Wild" (PBS' Nature) and co-hosts "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom." She is a National Geographic Society Research Fellow and an advocate for diversity in science. This keynote was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. See other talks at www.bioneers.org.

Julia Butterfly Hill lived for over two years in a 2000-year-old redwood in Northern California, protecting it from a logging company's chainsaws.

During her first winter, a severe storm

Julia Butterfly Hill lived for over two years in a 2000-year-old redwood in Northern California, protecting it from a logging company's chainsaws.

During her first winter, a severe storm nearly killed her on her tiny perch. Julia recounts the horror and profound life lessons learned from those terrifying hours.

Marine biologist Jackie Savitz argues that restoring ocean health can help feed the planet's hungriest

Marine biologist Jackie Savitz argues that restoring ocean health can help feed the planet's hungriest people. In an eye-opening talk, Savitz reveals the dire state of global fisheries and offers smart solutions to heal them, thereby increasing food supply for all.

As Vice President for U.S. Oceans at Oceana, Jacqueline Savitz brings a unique blend of marine biology, environmental toxicology, and two decades of policy experience. This background provides Oceana with sound scientific insight and a clear environmental vision.