Understanding the land footprint of various energy sources is crucial for current global energy requirements. Solar power utilizes 1% of the world's land, while wind energy demands 5%.

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Understanding the land footprint of various energy sources is crucial for current global energy requirements. Solar power utilizes 1% of the world's land, while wind energy demands 5%.

In contrast, nuclear power is significantly more land-efficient, requiring only 0.1% of the world's land to meet current energy needs.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Plastic pollution and food insecurity are pressing global challenges. Fortunately, small insects like mealworms offer promising solutions to these issues.

George Shenusay, an environmental

Plastic pollution and food insecurity are pressing global challenges. Fortunately, small insects like mealworms offer promising solutions to these issues.

George Shenusay, an environmental science student at UCLA, leads a research team investigating mealworms' ability to consume plastic. His passion for sustainability began after accidentally breeding thousands of mealworms in middle school.

Since 2018, George's team has conducted their work at UCLA’s MIC and BHS lab. This research was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while also exploring how digital solutions can actively combat the climate crisis.

Kamiya's insights are based on his acclaimed work at the International Energy Agency (IEA), where he coordinates digitalization efforts, tracks clean energy progress, and leads analysis on ICT energy use and mobility. A lead author of the 2017 Digitalization & Energy report, he also contributes to the IEA's climate change work. This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

"After One Hundred Winters" by Margaret Jacobs confronts the violent taking of Indigenous land in the U.S. Jacobs explores what true reconciliation means, arguing it must stem from Indigenous

"After One Hundred Winters" by Margaret Jacobs confronts the violent taking of Indigenous land in the U.S. Jacobs explores what true reconciliation means, arguing it must stem from Indigenous leadership and sustained relationships, not past failed attempts like boarding schools. She highlights an unofficial movement for transformative reconciliation prioritizing Indigenous land rights, sovereignty, and values, urging readers to face and redress past abuses.

Professor Margaret Jacobs, author of "After One Hundred Winters," spoke at The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Learn more about their events and mission: Upcoming Events | Become a Member | Donate Now | Watch & Listen.

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13, WECAN hosted a press conference where Amazonian leaders issued urgent calls to protect Indigenous rights, women land defenders, forests, water,

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13, WECAN hosted a press conference where Amazonian leaders issued urgent calls to protect Indigenous rights, women land defenders, forests, water, communities, and the global climate.

WECAN also launched its “Escazú Agreement Toolkit for Women Land Defenders and Frontline Communities.” This resource offers eleven country-specific guides to help women land defenders navigate domestic laws for Escazú Agreement protections, ensuring their rights and environmental safeguards. Access the toolkit: WECAN Escazú Toolkit.

Prominent Indigenous leaders spoke at the event. For more details on WECAN’s COP30 advocacy and speakers, visit: WECAN COP30 Blog.

Dave Courchene's dream conveys a Grandfather's urgent message: profound Earth changes are imminent. Humanity must prepare for a simple, spiritual life, detached from technology that harms the

Dave Courchene's dream conveys a Grandfather's urgent message: profound Earth changes are imminent. Humanity must prepare for a simple, spiritual life, detached from technology that harms the land. He observes current global conditions reflect an unsustainable path of selfishness and greed, necessitating a fundamental shift towards kindness, compassion, and sharing for a "New Life."

Indigenous peoples, faithful to original instructions of love and care for Earth, are called to lead this transformation. Their wisdom centers on the Seven Sacred Laws—Respect, Love, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth—each exemplified by an animal. Living these laws on Turtle Island is vital for peace, freedom, and universal alignment, offering a vision of hope for humanity.

Corrina Gould, Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and a leading Indigenous activist, will discuss "Rematriation" at this year's conference. This practice involves

Corrina Gould, Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and a leading Indigenous activist, will discuss "Rematriation" at this year's conference. This practice involves reclaiming traditional land and sacred sites to rebuild cultures, heal colonial wounds, and prioritize women's unique role in this vital undertaking.

Gould co-founded Indian People Organizing for Change and the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an urban Indigenous women-led organization based in her ancestral territory (Oakland, CA). Through rematriation, cultural revitalization, and land restoration, the Land Trust calls on all people to heal and transform legacies of colonization.

This keynote was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. For more talks, visit Bioneers.

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel "Rematriating the Land:

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel "Rematriating the Land: Indigenous Sovereignty and the Land Back Movement" on June 24.

Prominent Indigenous leaders participated, including Bryanna R. Brown, Janene Yazzie, Taily Terena, and Pluma Bárbara Moreno Torres, with moderation by Dr. Lyla June Johnston. These leaders represented diverse nations from Canada, Diné Bikéyah, Brazil, and Puerto Rico.

The assembly convened over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased varied visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

Dr. Robert Bullard, Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, announced the center's Black History Month theme: "Land Loss, Just

Dr. Robert Bullard, Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, announced the center's Black History Month theme: "Land Loss, Just Compensation for Shiloh."

This year's focus is on black land loss, specifically in Shiloh, South Alabama. The community is experiencing land and wealth loss due to a highway project, highlighting critical environmental justice and transportation concerns.