Lily addresses the surprising amount of plastic bottle waste generated by a single group. She demonstrates the significant impact of just one item and how dedicating five minutes can initiate

Lily addresses the surprising amount of plastic bottle waste generated by a single group. She demonstrates the significant impact of just one item and how dedicating five minutes can initiate positive change.

This talk, presented by a youth environmental protection advocate, was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Josh, whose livelihood depends on Cook Inlet's pristine waters, advocates for their continued protection. He urges President Biden to honor his commitment against new drilling in the

Josh, whose livelihood depends on Cook Inlet's pristine waters, advocates for their continued protection. He urges President Biden to honor his commitment against new drilling in the region.

Learn more about this vital conservation effort at Oceana.org/ProtectAlaska.

Interview by Rafael Delauz. Additional photos and video courtesy of Marissa Wilson, Pond5, and Shutterstock.

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.

Dr. Justin O. Schmidt, a renowned entomologist and ally of the Center for Biological Diversity, famously endured approximately 1,000 insect stings to create his unique Pain Index. This index

Dr. Justin O. Schmidt, a renowned entomologist and ally of the Center for Biological Diversity, famously endured approximately 1,000 insect stings to create his unique Pain Index. This index comically rated and described the intensity of stings, from the "light, ephemeral" sweat bee to the "pure, intense" bullet ant. Dr. Schmidt passed away on February 18, 2023, at 75.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species and their habitats. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity, working through science, law, and creative media to secure a wild future for generations to come.

Learn more about our mission at biologicaldiversity.org or contact us with questions at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

In spring 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Wilson's phalaropes under the Endangered Species Act. These dainty shorebirds, known for

In spring 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the Fish and Wildlife Service to protect Wilson's phalaropes under the Endangered Species Act. These dainty shorebirds, known for spectacular congregations at Western salt lakes like Utah's Great Salt Lake, face imminent collapse due to climate change and other human-caused threats.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, uses science, law, and media to protect species and their habitats. Believing human welfare is linked to nature's diversity, it works to secure a future for all life.

Visit biologicaldiversity.org for more information and action. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For media, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Alice Wilson, a PhD candidate at the University of York, researches tiny housing as an emerging self-build sector. Her ESRC 1+3 scholarship supports her PhD on how Tiny Houses can address

Alice Wilson, a PhD candidate at the University of York, researches tiny housing as an emerging self-build sector. Her ESRC 1+3 scholarship supports her PhD on how Tiny Houses can address inter-generational and environmental justice. She shares insights on UK Tiny Houses and lessons from building her own, documenting her project at tinyhouseresearch.co.uk.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx and TEDxAberystwyth at https://tedxaberystwyth.com/.

In Dartmouth's "Leading Voices: Sustainability and Higher Education" series, University of Minnesota Professor Elizabeth Wilson discussed the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle

In Dartmouth's "Leading Voices: Sustainability and Higher Education" series, University of Minnesota Professor Elizabeth Wilson discussed the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle real-world challenges. This event was published on July 17, 2013.

Wilson highlighted sustainability as a crucial cornerstone for future education, stating, "It's up to us as professors, as universities, to provide them the educational opportunities and training to really go out in the world and make a difference." Learn more about her insights here.

From Oscar-nominated filmmakers Betsy West and Oren Jacoby, "This Is Not a Drill" documents three unlikely heroes confronting the powerful fossil fuel industry amidst escalating extreme weather.

From Oscar-nominated filmmakers Betsy West and Oren Jacoby, "This Is Not a Drill" documents three unlikely heroes confronting the powerful fossil fuel industry amidst escalating extreme weather. Justin J. Pearson rallies a multiracial coalition against a crude oil pipeline in Memphis, Roishetta Ozane transforms personal loss into political action in Louisiana, and Sharon Wilson, a former oil insider, exposes invisible methane leaks in Texas.

Backed by John D. Rockefeller's descendants, this coalition uncovers "Big Oil’s Big Con"—an industry promoting fossil fuels while disguising the truth. This Patagonia film showcases how courage, grit, and determination can inspire grassroots victories against powerful forces.

Learn more about Patagonia and discover more films.

Ecologist Noah Wilson-Rich investigates where bees thrive, not just where they're dying. He recruits citizen scientists across the US to set up backyard beehives, generating data that reveals

Ecologist Noah Wilson-Rich investigates where bees thrive, not just where they're dying. He recruits citizen scientists across the US to set up backyard beehives, generating data that reveals crucial habitats for bee health and stable food systems.

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