Forests are vital for global economies and millions of livelihoods, generating jobs, income, and supporting communities from local producers to global value chains. They contribute trillions to

Forests are vital for global economies and millions of livelihoods, generating jobs, income, and supporting communities from local producers to global value chains. They contribute trillions to the world economy through essential ecosystem services like water, climate, soil, ecotourism, energy, and raw materials.

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Author and research scientist Lewis Dartnell joins us to discuss his book, "Being Human: How our Biology Shaped World History." This exploration delves into how our biology has influenced

Author and research scientist Lewis Dartnell joins us to discuss his book, "Being Human: How our Biology Shaped World History." This exploration delves into how our biology has influenced relationships, societies, economies, and wars, and continues to define human progress. Get the book here. For more information on Lewis, please visit lewisdartnell.com.

Professor Dartnell is a London-based astrobiologist, author, and science communicator. He researches the search for microbial life on Mars and is recognized for his science writing, outreach work, and numerous media appearances.

Moderated by Rob Leworthy.

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing

Discover how astronomer Vera Rubin's persistence led to the groundbreaking discovery of dark matter, a concept now fundamental to understanding our universe. Despite initial dismissal and facing barriers as a woman in science, Rubin's work revealed that astronomical objects exaggerate gravity's grip, earning her the National Medal of Science and posthumous honors like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Join us for this "Good Lit" series event on August 26, 2021, featuring Ashley Jean Yeager, author of *Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond: The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin*, in conversation with George Hammond. Learn more and subscribe:

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The global commodity system, long-serving, is now vulnerable, a weakness amplified by the pandemic. Companies are urgently transforming sourcing models, simplifying and localising supply chains,

The global commodity system, long-serving, is now vulnerable, a weakness amplified by the pandemic. Companies are urgently transforming sourcing models, simplifying and localising supply chains, and integrating purpose for resilient, sustainable procurement.

Gain insights from industry leaders, including Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer at Mars, and Terry Slavin, Editor-in-Chief – Sustainable Business at Reuters Events.

ESA's MEliSSA project develops regenerative systems to achieve high autonomy in space, transforming crew waste into food, water, and oxygen for long-term missions. This circular system aims to

ESA's MEliSSA project develops regenerative systems to achieve high autonomy in space, transforming crew waste into food, water, and oxygen for long-term missions. This circular system aims to upcycle waste into vital resources.

After 30 years, MEliSSA's advancements also offer significant Earth applications. Viewing cities as "spaceships" needing self-sufficiency, this framework provides a model to reuse urban waste streams as resources for food, water, and energy, accelerating the transition to a circular economy.

Physicist Michio Kaku argues humanity faces an extinction threat from Mother Nature and the laws of physics, making space travel our ultimate destiny. Citing Isaac Asimov's question and the 99.99%

Physicist Michio Kaku argues humanity faces an extinction threat from Mother Nature and the laws of physics, making space travel our ultimate destiny. Citing Isaac Asimov's question and the 99.99% extinction rate of species, Kaku believes our survival depends on exploring beyond known physics. For more insights, subscribe to Big Think Edge: http://bit.ly/bigthinkedge

Dr. Kaku, co-founder of string field theory and a New York Times bestselling author, explores these themes in his latest book, "The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth": https://amzn.to/2N8dQ3G. For licensing or further reading, visit Executive Interviews: https://www.executiveinterviews.biz/rightsholders/bigthink/ or Big Think: https://bigthink.com/videos/99-99-of-species-go-extinct-what-is-humanitys-future.

Giorgia explores the critical challenge of food security for future Mars colonization. Her presentation is both insightful and clear, addressing the implications for Earth and beyond.

This

Giorgia explores the critical challenge of food security for future Mars colonization. Her presentation is both insightful and clear, addressing the implications for Earth and beyond.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, which follows the TED conference format but is independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Actor and activist Jared Leto supports protecting Ecuador's Yasuni National Park, the Amazon's most biodiverse region, from oil drilling. Partnering with Yasunidos and Amazon Watch, he urges

Actor and activist Jared Leto supports protecting Ecuador's Yasuni National Park, the Amazon's most biodiverse region, from oil drilling. Partnering with Yasunidos and Amazon Watch, he urges global support to safeguard this natural wonder. Leto recorded his message while on tour with "Thirty Seconds to Mars" in Ecuador.

A video featuring Jared and other celebrities advocating for Yasuni can be found here.

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