This video observes traffic on Portland, Oregon's Steel Bridge, raising questions about crude oil transport in urban areas. It urges citizens to challenge leaders on the risks of such movements.

This video observes traffic on Portland, Oregon's Steel Bridge, raising questions about crude oil transport in urban areas. It urges citizens to challenge leaders on the risks of such movements. Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett for her PDXDowntowner YouTube Channel, published April 2, 2015.

For additional context, The New York Times documentary, 'A Danger on the Rails,' addresses similar issues in Albany, New York. This piece is part of the EarthSayers.tv 'High Risk Energy Alternatives' collection, available here. Published April 22, 2015.

Stephanie Herrera, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE), brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong passion for sustainable

Stephanie Herrera, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE), brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong passion for sustainable development and social justice. Having grown up on a Superfund site in Denver's Globeville neighborhood, she deeply understands the struggles of impoverished communities, inspired by her grandparents' role in the site's cleanup.

This content was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE Conference 2014 in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014.

Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, became a national story in the late 1970s. Lois Gibbs organized residents to protect children from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste buried in

Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, became a national story in the late 1970s. Lois Gibbs organized residents to protect children from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste buried in the ground.

This excerpt is from "American Masters: Fierce Green Fire," which aired on PBS. A 90-minute version of the film is available via Netflix, iTunes, and on DVD. Learn more at www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters.

Dow Chemical, known for products like Dursban, Napalm, and Agent Orange, is now entering the food business. The company seeks government approval for genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybeans

Dow Chemical, known for products like Dursban, Napalm, and Agent Orange, is now entering the food business. The company seeks government approval for genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybeans designed to withstand repeated dousing with 2,4-D, a component of Agent Orange. This raises significant concerns about trusting Dow Chemical with our food supply.

For more information on Dow Chemical's history and how to oppose these new GE "Agent Orange" crops, visit www.dow-watch.org.

British ocean rower and environmental campaigner Roz Savage discusses plastic pollution, labeling it a "man-made global catastrophe." Her solo row from San Francisco to Hawaii provided first-hand

British ocean rower and environmental campaigner Roz Savage discusses plastic pollution, labeling it a "man-made global catastrophe." Her solo row from San Francisco to Hawaii provided first-hand experience with the problem's immense scale, including meeting scientists on a "Junk craft" hundreds of miles east of Hawaii to share research.

The core message is clear: we must reduce our plastic use. Each individual can significantly lessen their consumption, making a positive global difference.

This interview, conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, was published on January 28, 2014. For more information about Roz Savage, visit www.rozsavage.com.

Steve Russell, VP of the Plastics Department at ACC Plastics, emphasizes

Steve Russell, VP of the Plastics Department at ACC Plastics, emphasizes a shared commitment: plastics should be used wisely, reduced when possible, and recycled after use.

He expresses confidence in achieving these goals, attributing his optimism to the goodwill and collaborative spirit among all parties involved in addressing this critical issue.

Photographer Daniel Beltra offers insight into his experience documenting the Gulf oil spill and his ongoing motivation to capture our changing environment. His interview on "ICE," uploaded August

Photographer Daniel Beltra offers insight into his experience documenting the Gulf oil spill and his ongoing motivation to capture our changing environment. His interview on "ICE," uploaded August 4, 2010, is available here. Explore more of his work on his website.

Beltra was also shortlisted for the Prix Pictet, the global award in photography and sustainability, for his powerful series, "Spill."