Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He

Speaking at the ECO:nomics conference on April 3, 2014, former Walmart CEO Michael T. Duke stated that sustainability for Walmart extends beyond profits. He highlighted that a smaller environmental footprint leads to greater long-term profit, stressing the social and prosperity elements where Walmart, as the largest private employer in the U.S. with 2.2 million global employees, has significant impact.

The conference, hosted by *The Wall Street Journal*, gathers leaders to discuss business and environmental issues. Yet, critics like Dr. Chet Bowers argue that genuine sustainability is hindered by "deep cultural assumptions" of an individualistic, consumer-dependent society, despite corporate efforts.

As part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, we interviewed Michael Ellick, Sr. Minister of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. This interview was produced and

As part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, we interviewed Michael Ellick, Sr. Minister of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. This interview was produced and videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett and Barry Heidt of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, in November 2016, following the 2016 Election.

Special thanks to the First Congregational Church for their support.

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on

Malcolm Fleschner of TYT Network interviews Michael A. Wood Jr. and Ashleigh Jennifer Parker.

Wood, a former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, became a whistleblower on police violence. He also co-founded Veterans for Standing Rock, an effort to bring veterans to North Dakota to support water protectors. Parker serves as the PR coordinator for Veterans for Standing Rock.

Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream

Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream agriculture.

This content was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community conference following the TED format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Hosting over 400 annual events, it has featured a diverse array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, Martin Luther King, and Ronald Reagan.

Climate change was a leading issue in 2020. With a promising new pro-climate administration in 2021, the focus shifts to how quickly a clean energy transition can be achieved. The question is no

Climate change was a leading issue in 2020. With a promising new pro-climate administration in 2021, the focus shifts to how quickly a clean energy transition can be achieved. The question is no longer what can be done, but how soon.

Join a conversation on climate breakthroughs with experts Michael Mann (Penn State, author of The New Climate War) and Leah Stokes (UC Santa Barbara, author of Short Circuiting Policy). They will discuss the urgency and tools for addressing the climate crisis.

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Dr. Michael Mann, the 2017 Stephen H. Schneider Award recipient, shared insights into the late scientist's significant public impact.

This discussion was featured at Climate One's "Seventh

Dr. Michael Mann, the 2017 Stephen H. Schneider Award recipient, shared insights into the late scientist's significant public impact.

This discussion was featured at Climate One's "Seventh Annual Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication." Explore more at Climate One and the specific event details: Seventh Annual Stephen H. Schneider Award.