On the 40th anniversary of the 'Blue Marble' photograph, Planetary Collective presents a short film.

On the 40th anniversary of the 'Blue Marble' photograph, Planetary Collective presents a short film. It documents astronauts' life-changing stories of seeing Earth from space—a perspective-altering experience known as the Overview Effect.

First described by Frank White in 1987, the Overview Effect transforms an astronaut's view of the planet and humanity's place. It commonly evokes awe for Earth, a profound understanding of life's interconnection, and a renewed sense of environmental responsibility.

This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in

This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in their people and place, countering the corporate model of wealth extraction. The full series can be explored here.

Insights are shared by Nicole Ndumele (Center for American Progress), Mike Strode (The Kola Nut Collaborative), and Deyanira del Río (New Economy Project). Laura Flanders, host of Laura Flanders & Friends (https://lauraflanders.org/), guest hosts this Bioneers co-production.

Key resources include: Center for American Progress, New Economy Project, Open Collective Foundation, The Kola Nut Collaborative, and the Bioneers Reader: Our Economic Future.

The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) united astronauts from multiple nations, including Germany, Japan, US, and India, to send a vital message of solidarity, hope, and collaboration to

The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) united astronauts from multiple nations, including Germany, Japan, US, and India, to send a vital message of solidarity, hope, and collaboration to political leaders concerning climate change. This powerful initiative aims to inspire action during a crucial time.

For deeper insight into the Overview Effect and astronaut experiences, explore "OVERVIEW" on YouTube and "PLANETARY," available on iTunes. The video was produced by astronaut Ron Garan and the award-winning Planetary Collective, in association with Daria Lopez-Alegria of Space Bridges.

Learn more at weareplanetary.com.

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the right to self-determination, emerging from Manitoba's First Nations' rejection of the controversial policy. The documentary highlights this influential paper's role as a catalyst for self-determination. Its premiere was attended by original contributors, including the Women of Wahbung and Dave Courchene Jr.

For more information, to purchase the film and accompanying book/guide, or to view the trailer, visit: ourtomorrowsfilm.com, mfnerc.org/product/our-tomorrows-today-wahbung-1971/, and youtube.com/watch?v=TKhrsMqMWTk.

Sustainable Today takes a look at a different sort of co-housing venture, that of housing for the homeless. Dave Samson , chairman of Dignity Village in Portland, Oregon and reporter Nicole

Sustainable Today takes a look at a different sort of co-housing venture, that of housing for the homeless. Dave Samson , chairman of Dignity Village in Portland, Oregon and reporter Nicole Lasage take a stroll through the Village and show us how 60 people can live together with little or no impact on the environment. Other related terms:

• homelessness, co-housing, sustainability,housing, habitat