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.

Puralytics, a Beaverton, Oregon startup, is developing a floating, solar-activated "nano lilly pad" for stormwater treatment.

Puralytics, a Beaverton, Oregon startup, is developing a floating, solar-activated "nano lilly pad" for stormwater treatment. Supported by an Oregon BEST commercialization grant, this device can be deployed in ponds and ditches near roads and parking lots to prevent contaminants from entering streams.

Puralytics CEO Mark Owen praised partners Todd Jarvis and his Oregon State University (OSU) team for providing essential third-party testing and data.

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.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S.

Robert Reich and Mark Zandi debated Glenn Hubbard and Arthur Laffer on the topic: "The Rich Are Taxed Enough." Moderated by John Donvan, the discussion addressed how to fix the U.S. economy.

With a nearing trillion-dollar budget deficit and high unemployment, the expiring Bush-era tax cuts presented a critical economic challenge. President Obama advocated raising taxes on incomes over $250,000 to reduce the deficit. Conversely, others argued the wealthiest 1% already pay over a quarter of federal taxes, and higher taxes on "job creators" would hinder economic growth. The central question remained: should tax breaks be extended for everyone, or are the wealthy not paying their "fair share"?

Amy Goodman on Democracy Now reported from Tokyo on January 15, 2014, covering Fukushima and Japan's nuclear future.

The broadcast marked the

Amy Goodman on Democracy Now reported from Tokyo on January 15, 2014, covering Fukushima and Japan's nuclear future.

The broadcast marked the third anniversary of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and devastating tsunami that triggered a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station. Goodman interviewed David McNeill, a longtime foreign correspondent in Japan and co-author of "Strong in the Rain: Surviving Japan's Earthquake, Tsunami, and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster."

Watch the entire special broadcast from Japan here.

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.

Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions

Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions with the next 50 to 100 years in mind.

Such leaders must identify and support initiatives that ensure long-term environmental and social well-being.

Permaculture, guided by "earth care, people care, and fair share," provides principles for sustainable living and abundance without environmental degradation. Can this approach scale globally to

Permaculture, guided by "earth care, people care, and fair share," provides principles for sustainable living and abundance without environmental degradation. Can this approach scale globally to meet critical ecological and social needs for human survival?

Featuring Permaculture co-founder David Holmgren, *Permaculture Magazine* editor Maddy Harland, and regenerative farmer Mark Shepard. Hosted by Permaculturalist Penny Livingston.

Learn more at bioneers.org.

Beit T'Suvah is a Los Angeles-based addiction rehabilitation center. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose in recovery through spiritual guidance and connection with a higher power. Each

Beit T'Suvah is a Los Angeles-based addiction rehabilitation center. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose in recovery through spiritual guidance and connection with a higher power. Each resident receives support from a spiritual counselor.

Admission requires an open mind and a willingness to address a spiritual void, not adherence to any specific faith. The center welcomes all who seek a path to lasting recovery.

Rabbi Mark Borovitz and Harriet Rossetto, key figures at Beit T'Suvah, are highlighted in an accompanying video short.