Plastic is the ocean's most terrifying threat, surpassing any marine creature. This pervasive danger devastates marine life and ecosystems.

Learn how you can help combat

Plastic is the ocean's most terrifying threat, surpassing any marine creature. This pervasive danger devastates marine life and ecosystems.

Learn how you can help combat ocean plastic pollution by visiting Rise Above Plastics. For broader ocean conservation efforts, explore the Surfrider Foundation.

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, who oversaw a doubling of renewable energy

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, who oversaw a doubling of renewable energy deployment from 2009-2013, addresses if falling fossil fuel prices threaten wind and solar power.

Chu explains that 78% of U.S. economies have state-mandated renewable portfolio standards, requiring a fraction of clean energy. Renewables, currently supplying 13% of U.S. electricity, have seen significant cost reductions. Wind power, even without subsidies, is nearly as inexpensive as natural gas.

Solar generation in sunny regions nears cost parity with new natural gas plants. Wind and solar costs are projected to decline for decades, potentially making them competitive with any new energy source across much of the U.S. within a decade.

Sustainability Illustrated provides engaging videos for learning and teaching, created by sustainability consultant Alexandre Magnin (amcreative.org).

Sustainability Illustrated provides engaging videos for learning and teaching, created by sustainability consultant Alexandre Magnin (amcreative.org). Explore more videos on sustainabilityillustrated.com and YouTube. Stay updated by subscribing (alturl.com/jc8u6), supporting on Patreon, or connecting via Twitter and Facebook.

This video introduces Natural Capitalism, a business model that values natural and human resources, alongside vital ecological services. It advocates for treating nature's contributions as assets on a balance sheet, akin to 'taking good care of the goose that lays the golden egg'. The collapse of the Atlantic northwest cod fishery exemplifies the consequences of ignoring natural capital; treating cod as an infinite resource led to its depletion and the demise of a 500-year industry. A natural capitalism approach would have managed cod as a living resource, ensuring replenishment rates were respected and focusing on the service of feeding people sustainably. Similarly, for a clothing company, this means accounting for the full value of all inputs—from cotton and dyes to human labor—on the balance sheet. Learn more about Natural Capitalism on Wikipedia and natcap.org.

This framework highlights that the economy is nested within society, which in turn depends on the environment. Therefore, economic and social prosperity are fundamentally reliant on natural and human capital. Businesses globally are adopting this model, finding innovation and competitive advantages. Future videos will delve into successful company examples, circular economy, biomimicry, and related business opportunities.

Recent technological advances, notably Project CETI, are enabling us to begin understanding animal communication, starting with sperm whales. This interdisciplinary initiative employs machine

Recent technological advances, notably Project CETI, are enabling us to begin understanding animal communication, starting with sperm whales. This interdisciplinary initiative employs machine learning, robotics, and natural language processing to decipher nonhuman animal communication.

While these technologies offer significant promise for enhancing animal well-being and rights, they also present serious risks of manipulation and exploitation.

To address this, the NYU More-Than-Human Life (MOTH) Program and Project CETI are collaborating to establish ethical and legal guardrails. This conversation features David Gruber and César Rodríguez-Garavito, moderated by Teo Grossman of Bioneers.

Sharks are remarkable creatures with a lineage spanning over 420 million years. Join Marine Scientist Alex Aines from Oceana as she shares five incredible facts about these ocean predators,

Sharks are remarkable creatures with a lineage spanning over 420 million years. Join Marine Scientist Alex Aines from Oceana as she shares five incredible facts about these ocean predators, including the 500-year-old Greenland sharks and bull sharks that swim in rivers. Learn why sharks are vital for maintaining balanced marine ecosystems.

Unfortunately, many shark populations face threats from overfishing, habitat loss, and poor fisheries management. Discover how you can help protect these essential species by visiting Oceana. Don't forget to subscribe to Oceana for more videos and become a Wavemaker to advocate for ocean conservation. Follow Oceana on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.