Sustainability Pioneers' film, "It Takes a Village," highlights the power of community. Filmmaker Kirsi Jansa visits Butler,

Sustainability Pioneers' film, "It Takes a Village," highlights the power of community. Filmmaker Kirsi Jansa visits Butler, Pennsylvania, and Balcombe, UK, where residents are envisioning alternative futures amidst ongoing fossil fuel development.

Environmental lawyer Josh Roberts from Client Earth explains community power as a renewable energy system designed to benefit the broadest population. Support this vision by making a tax-deductible donation to Sustainability Pioneers.

The "Doomsday Clock" stands at three minutes to midnight, reflecting the climate crisis as a threat to humanity as serious as nuclear weapons. While world leaders have largely failed to act, some,

The "Doomsday Clock" stands at three minutes to midnight, reflecting the climate crisis as a threat to humanity as serious as nuclear weapons. While world leaders have largely failed to act, some, like Monaca, Pennsylvania's Borough Manager Mario Leone, Jr., are modeling solutions. Through Mr. Leone's energy-saving strategies, Monaca has reduced utility costs by 25 percent.

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Germany's Climate Community Saerbeck, a town of 7,000, offers a

Germany's Climate Community Saerbeck, a town of 7,000, offers a global model for sustainable energy independence. Starting climate work in 2009, it produced more renewable energy than it consumed within five years.

Sustainability Pioneers interviews Ralf Fuecks (Heinrich Boll Foundation president) and climate scientist Neil Donahue (Carnegie Mellon University). They discuss carbon footprint reduction and its feasibility in the U.S.

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Spoken word artist Isabella Borgeson shares her powerful piece on Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), one of the strongest storms to strike the Philippines on November 8, 2013. This work was published

Spoken word artist Isabella Borgeson shares her powerful piece on Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), one of the strongest storms to strike the Philippines on November 8, 2013. This work was published on May 19, 2016.

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Published on May 19, 2016, Eco Rapper John Romankiewicz unveiled his latest piece, "Occupy Rooftops."

This work champions

Published on May 19, 2016, Eco Rapper John Romankiewicz unveiled his latest piece, "Occupy Rooftops."

This work champions solar energy, reflecting his advocacy as "Sustainable John."

Streamed live on May 19, 2016, Rachel Botsman visited the RSA to discuss the rapidly growing sharing economy, popularized by platforms like Airbnb and Uber. She addressed its "growing pains,"

Streamed live on May 19, 2016, Rachel Botsman visited the RSA to discuss the rapidly growing sharing economy, popularized by platforms like Airbnb and Uber. She addressed its "growing pains," exploring how to unlock its full social potential and ensure it empowers, not exploits. Botsman examined the sector's future, including new ventures, the importance of diversity, and critical issues such as monopolization, provider power, and the future of work.

A six-minute version of this discussion is available here. Follow RSA Events on Twitter, Facebook, SoundCloud for podcasts, and Instagram for behind-the-scenes.

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator,

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator, and activist from the Bay Area, shares her powerful poem on climate change and climate justice. A UC Santa Cruz graduate, she has performed on stages from Boston’s Cutler Majestic Theatre to the Oakland PRIDE Festival.

Currently, Terisa directs PIER (Pacific Islander Education and Retention) at UCLA. This vital project combats low matriculation rates of Pacific Islander students into higher education by offering tutoring, mentorship, and advising to high school students in Los Angeles.

Her work, rooted in devotion to her Pacific Islander community, empowers youth through spoken word and college access, fostering self-empowerment and sustainable community impact.