This interview features Tom Carpenter, Executive Director of the Hanford Challenge.

The discussion covers developments at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation throughout 2016.

An interview was recently conducted with Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett.

Rev. Kirlin-Hackett serves as the Director of the Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness.

This video, a gift from Sustainable Human, explores a revolutionary idea for post-mortem body care. It highlights artist Jae Rhim Lee's innovative solution: a special burial suit seeded with toxin-eating mushrooms, addressing the unsustainability and existing toxins in current funeral practices. Learn more about this concept on the official landing page for 'A Sustainable Death'.

The video features animation and editing by Steve Agnos (contact him at steve@clubsodapro.com for video work). Sustainable Human invites you to support similar projects or collaborate with their global team of volunteers. You can also help caption and translate this video.

The current economic system, driven by growth and profit, depletes resources and exacerbates inequality. Sustainable Human proposes a new path: a voluntary global gift economy designed to foster abundance for all by transcending scarcity economics.

This initiative invites individuals to share their unique gifts and skills, collaborating on projects to create goods and services given freely. Powered by Hylo, the Sustainable Human Gift Economy Network aims to build a bottom-up, participatory system, reducing reliance on the traditional industrial economy. Learn more and participate at sustainablehuman.com.

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.

The U.S. has reached one million solar installations. This significant achievement marks a strong commitment to renewable energy.

The sector's rapid growth is evident, with the next million installations anticipated in just two years. We are #MillionSolarStrong and continue to expand at an impressive rate.

The Massachusetts legislature has stalled for over a year on lifting the Commonwealth's Net Metering Cap. This delay has left 551 solar projects, representing $618 million in investment and 241 megawatts of installed capacity, in limbo.

According to an analysis by Vote Solar, the ongoing cap also costs Massachusetts cities and towns over $3.2 million in annual tax revenues.

Solar energy is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Sustaining this momentum requires the unified support of the entire industry.

Shell, PepsiCo, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, and Carbon War Room are partnering to launch "Run on Less." This unique cross-country roadshow, taking place in September 2017, will showcase advancements in fuel efficiency.

Learn more about this event at www.runonless.com.

Single-use plastic is severely damaging our planet.

Its pervasive presence pollutes ecosystems, harms wildlife, and contaminates vital natural resources.

Urgent global efforts are essential to curb its use and mitigate this escalating environmental crisis.

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.

After 54 years, the Cuban embassy has reopened in Washington, DC.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez marked the occasion by raising the Cuban flag.

Support ocean creatures, like killer whales, through a symbolic adoption.

Visit our store to find your adoption package and help protect marine life: Find them here.

Support marine life conservation by symbolically adopting a sea otter today.

Your adoption helps protect these vital creatures. Click here to make a difference.

Shark finning is an inhumane and wasteful practice where fins are cut from sharks, whose bodies are then discarded at sea. Up to 73 million shark fins enter the global trade annually.

While illegal in American waters, shark fins are still bought and sold in the U.S. A nationwide ban on this trade is crucial to ensure the U.S. does not support finning and to protect sharks worldwide.

Add your name to our petition and tell Congress to prohibit the sale and trade of all shark fin products in the U.S.: http://bit.ly/2aZhHw0

Global Fishing Watch is an international nonprofit dedicated to increasing transparency of human activity at sea. They leverage satellite technology, artificial intelligence, and data analysis to monitor and visualize global fishing efforts.

Their primary goal is to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promote sustainable fisheries, and protect marine ecosystems. By making fishing activity visible, they empower governments, researchers, and the public to make informed decisions.

A key output is their free, public map, accessible at globalfishingwatch.org, which provides unprecedented insights into vessel movements worldwide.

Global Fishing Watch provides a powerful platform for monitoring global fishing activity. It leverages satellite technology and public data to visualize, track, and analyze vessel movements worldwide, promoting transparency in our oceans.

This initiative is crucial for combating illegal fishing, supporting marine conservation, and driving sustainable management of marine resources. Explore their work and data at globalfishingwatch.org.

Global Fishing Watch is an independent organization dedicated to advancing ocean transparency through cutting-edge technology.

It utilizes satellite data and machine learning to visualize, track, and analyze global commercial fishing activity. This platform helps combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promoting sustainable practices worldwide.

Their free, public platform provides critical data and tools for governments, researchers, and the public to better understand and manage marine resources.

Global Fishing Watch (GFW), a free online tool from Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, reveals the apparent fishing activity of over 35,000 commercial vessels globally. Regularly updated with data since 2012, GFW publicly shares vital information to enhance ocean health, support fishery management, and combat illegal fishing. This revolutionary tool empowers governments, journalists, and citizens to track vessels, enforce rules, and protect marine ecosystems.

GFW uses public Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, collected by satellite and terrestrial receivers. Over 20 million data points are added daily, enabling GFW to track vessel movement and classify it as "fishing" or "non-fishing" activity.

In March 2016, the Obama administration removed the Atlantic from oil drilling plans for five years, a decision influenced by coastal residents. This marked a significant victory for Oceana and the people of the East Coast, demonstrating that their voices were heard in Washington.

Learn more about Oceana's campaigns: Oceana Climate & Energy Campaign

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