Lee Smolin, founder of the Perimeter Institute, challenges the notion of a fixed future in his new book, *Time Reborn*. He rethinks the nature of the universe in this thought-provoking work.

Lee Smolin, founder of the Perimeter Institute, challenges the notion of a fixed future in his new book, *Time Reborn*. He rethinks the nature of the universe in this thought-provoking work. Published on May 17, 2013.

Discover more about these ideas. Join Smolin for a discussion, possibly featuring Robert J. Sawyer, at the Toronto Public Library.

Order *Time Reborn* from Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

Allan Savory, President and Co-founder of the Savory Institute in Boulder, Colorado,

Allan Savory, President and Co-founder of the Savory Institute in Boulder, Colorado, addresses desertification.

He explains that desertification, the turning of land into desert, affects two-thirds of the world's grasslands. This accelerates climate change and destabilizes traditional grazing societies.

Savory has dedicated his life to combating this. His work suggests a surprising method can protect grasslands and restore degraded land.

Published on June 7, 2013, this testimony illustrates how a small farmer in El Salvador preserves biodiversity and combats hunger through seed saving and exchange.

This practice aligns

Published on June 7, 2013, this testimony illustrates how a small farmer in El Salvador preserves biodiversity and combats hunger through seed saving and exchange.

This practice aligns with the 2013 commitment of Bajo Lempa communities in El Salvador to agroecology. Their focus encompasses protecting local seeds, defending soil, and preserving water sources.

Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and former head of a molecular biology department, spent his career engineering nematode resistance in crops. In retirement, as a gardener, he gained a

Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and former head of a molecular biology department, spent his career engineering nematode resistance in crops. In retirement, as a gardener, he gained a deeper understanding of soil ecosystems.

Observing public concern about food safety, Vrain, with his expertise in genetic engineering, felt compelled to act. He has joined a campaign to educate consumers about potential health issues reported in recent scientific literature.

More information is available here.

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting energy security.

Caboélica is an Ashden Award winner. Ashden promotes practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.

Small solar home systems provide light and phone-charging to off-grid households, saving them money. However, high upfront costs often make these beneficial systems inaccessible.

UK-based

Small solar home systems provide light and phone-charging to off-grid households, saving them money. However, high upfront costs often make these beneficial systems inaccessible.

UK-based Azuri developed a pay-as-you-go system, enabling households to pay for solar power via scratchcards, making it affordable. Its Indigo Box won an Ashden Award for championing practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and

Bill Moyers has tracked two Milwaukee families since 1991, documenting their struggles against a harsh economy and urban transformation. His reports highlight the devastating challenges and difficult choices they faced.

Moyers revisits these families' stories, exploring the human cost of inequality with journalists Barbara Miner and Barbara Garson. This report was published on July 4, 2013.

In this lecture, author and professor Robert Jensen explores the realities of pornography. His analysis frames it as sexual violence, rather than

In this lecture, author and professor Robert Jensen explores the realities of pornography. His analysis frames it as sexual violence, rather than an issue of expression or fantasy, placing it within the context of patriarchy.

This perspective aligns with his book, "Getting Off: Pornography and the End of Masculinity." The book is available for purchase on Amazon or at local bookstores.

Bill critiques the hypocrisy of "justice for all" in a society that squanders billions on fraudulent wars while neglecting its poor. He specifically highlights the failing legacy of *Gideon v.

Bill critiques the hypocrisy of "justice for all" in a society that squanders billions on fraudulent wars while neglecting its poor. He specifically highlights the failing legacy of *Gideon v. Wainwright*, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the constitutional right to legal representation for indigent criminal defendants.

Despite this foundational right, true justice remains largely inaccessible and unaffordable for the most vulnerable. This report, originally published on March 29, 2013, argues that the promise of "justice for all" remains unfulfilled.

For 45 years, Bernie Krause of Wild Sanctuary has recorded wild soundscapes, from wind and birds to insect larvae. His extensive work reveals how human

For 45 years, Bernie Krause of Wild Sanctuary has recorded wild soundscapes, from wind and birds to insect larvae. His extensive work reveals how human activity, even seemingly safe practices, has radically altered many natural environments.

Krause's recordings offer surprising insights into nature's symphonies, from a grunting sea anemone to a mourning beaver. This unique perspective, originally published July 15, 2013, highlights profound lessons we can learn from the natural world.