Governments are responsible for establishing the systems, incentives, and regulatory frameworks essential for sustainable development. While a shared vision is hoped for at Rio+20, historical

Governments are responsible for establishing the systems, incentives, and regulatory frameworks essential for sustainable development. While a shared vision is hoped for at Rio+20, historical governmental actions have often lacked courage.

Speakers include Vandana Shiva, Jonathon Porritt, Jim MacNeill, Mark Moody-Stuart, David Suzuki, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Nitin Desai, and Achim Steiner.

Three interviews from Portland, Oregon feature Rabbi Ariel Stone (Congregation Shir Tikvah), Rev. Nathan Meckley (Metropolitan Community Church), and Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell (St. Mark

Three interviews from Portland, Oregon feature Rabbi Ariel Stone (Congregation Shir Tikvah), Rev. Nathan Meckley (Metropolitan Community Church), and Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell (St. Mark Presbyterian).

These religious leaders explore the fundamental question: "what it is to be human?" The excerpts are part of the "post-election Interfaith Call to Inclusion" interview series.

Learn more at www.interfaithvoicespdx.com.

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie Pincetl and Mark Gold are studying how the city can reduce these imports. Their work focuses on enhancing local water capture, storage, and reuse to establish a more sustainable water system for the region.

Dr. Mark Trexler, a Climate Change Risk expert, authored "Trade Agreements and Climate," a trending story exploring the growing concern over the environmental implications of international trade

Dr. Mark Trexler, a Climate Change Risk expert, authored "Trade Agreements and Climate," a trending story exploring the growing concern over the environmental implications of international trade agreements. Originally published on September 5, 2016, this piece offers a concise review of the topic.

The full story is available via email subscription through the Climatographer website. For deeper exploration within the Climate Web, additional resources can be accessed via this link.

Our brains are wired for the familiar, but changing this wiring can transform your life. Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how deeply rooted beliefs, often shaped by upbringing and natural

Our brains are wired for the familiar, but changing this wiring can transform your life. Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how deeply rooted beliefs, often shaped by upbringing and natural biases like negativity and confirmation, can limit our potential and keep us trapped in old thought patterns.

However, our brains are capable of change at any age. By practicing metacognition—observing our thoughts—and challenging automatic beliefs, we can rewire our perceptions and create empowering new narratives. This approach helps us break free, fostering a mindset for human optimization, health, and peak performance. Read more from Nicole Vignola here.

This trending story, "Climate Risk Disclosure V142," published on September 5, 2016, examines the evolution of risk disclosure thinking.

It explores the current state and future direction

This trending story, "Climate Risk Disclosure V142," published on September 5, 2016, examines the evolution of risk disclosure thinking.

It explores the current state and future direction of climate risk disclosure practices.

For a deeper dive into this topic within the Climate Web, access the relevant section via this link: https://webbrain.com/u/19p7.

Is our economy fit for a low-carbon world? Tim Jackson, author of *Prosperity without Growth*, argues that the current economic model is driving us towards climate catastrophe, not away from it.

Is our economy fit for a low-carbon world? Tim Jackson, author of *Prosperity without Growth*, argues that the current economic model is driving us towards climate catastrophe, not away from it. He asserts that building a new, sustainable economic model is the most urgent task of our time.

Jackson, a leading sustainability adviser, contends that the prevailing system fails to deliver widespread prosperity, undermining wellbeing in rich nations and neglecting the poorest. Having already led to economic instability, it now threatens a climate crisis. His book, an update to a groundbreaking report for the Sustainable Development Commission, has significantly contributed to the burgeoning debate on economic growth's consequences for people and planet.

The suitability of our current economic model for a low-carbon world is under scrutiny. Tim Jackson, author of "Prosperity without Growth," argues that economic growth relentlessly drives us

The suitability of our current economic model for a low-carbon world is under scrutiny. Tim Jackson, author of "Prosperity without Growth," argues that economic growth relentlessly drives us towards climate catastrophe, rather than offering a solution. He asserts that building a new economic model fit for a low-carbon future is the most urgent task of our time.

Professor Jackson contends that the prevailing system is failing, undermining wellbeing in rich nations and neglecting the poorest. He warns that it has already led to economic instability and, if unchecked, threatens a climate catastrophe. His book, an update to a highly acclaimed report, has significantly fueled the burgeoning debate on economic growth and its global consequences.

Published on September 5, 2016, "Trending Story - Social Cost of Carbon V143" is an email by climate change risk expert Dr. Mark Trexler.

This

Published on September 5, 2016, "Trending Story - Social Cost of Carbon V143" is an email by climate change risk expert Dr. Mark Trexler.

This issue introduces the social cost of carbon as an environmental concern and explains how to explore it further in the Climate Web. Access Dr. Trexler's subscription emails here. To jump directly to the referenced Climate Web content, use this link.

Sustainable Today visits Peninsula Park Commons, a co-housing project in Portland, Oregon. This community was designed and built by Eli Spevak and Mark Lakeman, known for leading the City Repair

Sustainable Today visits Peninsula Park Commons, a co-housing project in Portland, Oregon. This community was designed and built by Eli Spevak and Mark Lakeman, known for leading the City Repair Project. The visit highlights how living spaces are constructed for both energy efficiency and individual privacy within a shared communal environment.

Explore the innovative design of Peninsula Park Commons and learn more about its developer, Eli Spevak.