At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group,

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group, highlighted income inequality and the urgent need to close the gap between rich and poor. He stressed that a serious plan is essential to address this global challenge.

The World Bank offers a smart plan of action. Watch their video from Davos, published on January 23, 2014, to hear their recommendations.

At the ECO:comics conference in Santa Barbara, Calif., Nicholas K. Akins, Chairman, President, and CEO of American Electric Power (AEP), discussed his company's clean coal technology initiatives

At the ECO:comics conference in Santa Barbara, Calif., Nicholas K. Akins, Chairman, President, and CEO of American Electric Power (AEP), discussed his company's clean coal technology initiatives and the hurdles faced. This discussion was published on April 3, 2014.

The presentation, titled "ECO:nomics: When Will We Get to Clean Coal?", is available from the WSJDigitalNetwork on YouTube.

Aisha Sani Abdullahi faced early blindness and child labor in Kano, Nigeria, but a chance encounter transformed her life. "Aisha's Song" is an uplifting film beautifully depicting her story of

Aisha Sani Abdullahi faced early blindness and child labor in Kano, Nigeria, but a chance encounter transformed her life. "Aisha's Song" is an uplifting film beautifully depicting her story of female empowerment in a region where women are often overlooked.

The film was made by Grain Media for Girl Hub, a strategic collaboration between the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Nike Foundation.

Girl Hub empowers adolescent girls in poverty, unleashing their potential to end poverty for themselves, their families, and communities. Visit their site to learn more about the film's core issues.

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every

Former President Bill Clinton (SFS'68) spoke at Georgetown's Gaston Hall, urging private citizens to contribute to the public good. He asserted that 21st-century citizenship requires "every thoughtful person to try to do some public good."

Clinton warned of an "unsustainable path to the future," citing widespread "inequality and unsustainability." He concluded by advising, "If you want to serve you must begin with the stories." This address was published on May 2, 2013.

Democracy Now reported on the People's Climate Movement, a historic march in New York City that gathered indigenous, labor, and faith groups. Expected to be the largest climate change protest in

Democracy Now reported on the People's Climate Movement, a historic march in New York City that gathered indigenous, labor, and faith groups. Expected to be the largest climate change protest in history, organizers anticipated over 100,000 participants.

This massive demonstration, part of 2,000 global solidarity events, occurred ahead of a United Nations climate summit. The broadcast featured discussions with key leaders from the labor, indigenous, faith, and climate justice communities. Watch the full segment on Democracy Now.

Supporting CELDF allows us to empower communities. We're excited to share highlights from our 2024

Supporting CELDF allows us to empower communities. We're excited to share highlights from our 2024 achievements.

Your invaluable support makes our work possible. Thank you for helping CELDF advance its mission.

Despite scientific consensus on human-caused climate change, political rhetoric, such as President-elect Trump's "hoax" claim, emboldens denial. This fuels public anxiety over potential fossil

Despite scientific consensus on human-caused climate change, political rhetoric, such as President-elect Trump's "hoax" claim, emboldens denial. This fuels public anxiety over potential fossil fuel expansion and the reversal of climate progress, a significant shift from past bipartisan support.

Join us for an informative look at how climate change became so divisive. Climate scientist Michael Mann and cartoonist Tom Toles offer a satirical perspective, while science journalist Cristine Russell discusses the politicization of science. Psychologist Renee Lertzman explores the psychology of denial, aiming to foster common ground and solutions.

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work at PacificHempFarms.com.

In this Left Out episode from March 8, 2018, economist Stephanie

In this Left Out episode from March 8, 2018, economist Stephanie Kelton debunks budget deficit and government spending myths. She explains how understanding our monetary system is crucial for advocating programs like universal healthcare, free higher education, and infrastructure investment.

A pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), Kelton also explores current economic issues, including student debt cancellation and the challenges women face in economics. A Professor at Stony Brook University, she previously served as Chief Economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and an advisor to the Bernie 2016 campaign.