Called "the voice of the resistance" by The New York Times, writer and activist Rebecca Solnit discussed her view that the future hinges on present action to counter institutional inertia and fossil fuel interests. She emphasized moving from climate despair to possibility, drawing from her book *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*.

Solnit was joined by co-editor and climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua and native Fijian Fenton Lutunatabua (participating virtually). Together, they called on the audience to embrace indigenous wisdom and new stories to rise to the moment. This event was presented in association with Bioneers 2023 on March 22, 2023.

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Unlike true jellyfish, comb jellies don't use bioluminescence to shine. Instead, their cilia, called "combs," reflect light, creating a vibrant rainbow of colors.

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The saltwater crocodile, the largest living reptile, is a formidable predator. Its jaws can deliver a crushing bite force of 37,000 pounds per square inch. Learn more: bit.ly/3FE8hnU

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This video features Audrey Choi (Morgan Stanley) and Frans Timmermans (European Commission) discussing how the #CircularEconomy can drive growth during economic uncertainty. They explain its relevance and significance amidst unsettling financial factors.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, develops and promotes the circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature’s diversity of wild animals and plants. Our mission is to secure a future for all species on the brink of extinction, protecting their lands, waters, and climate through science, law, and creative media.

Explore related content: Dead Monster Manual, Book of Extinction, and Kieran’s interview on Making a Monster. Discover more about gopher tortoises, bumblebees, Atrazine, and leopards. Connect with us: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok. For questions, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Register now for the 34th annual Bioneers 2023 Conference! Join hundreds of visionary leaders, artists, and solutionaries for three days of riveting talks and movement building. Tickets are going fast – secure yours today! https://conference.bioneers.org/

As climate disruption and a crisis of democracy challenge our world, Bioneers provides a vital platform. For over three decades, we've fostered a "movement of movements," uniting people around authentic "solve-the-whole problem" solutions. We believe in regeneration over nihilism, wholeness over shattering.

Especially in these times, we invite you to join the Bioneers community. Learn more and register at https://conference.bioneers.org/.

Mantis shrimp are remarkable ocean predators. Some species deliver punches as fast as a .22 caliber bullet, using this incredible force to crack open the shells of clams and crabs.

Beyond their powerful strikes, these crustaceans also boast the most complex eyes in the entire animal kingdom.

Discover more about these fascinating creatures here.

Join Pathways to Planetary Health for a discussion with Rebecca Henderson (Harvard University) and Jonathan F.P. Rose. They will explore modern capitalism's failings and how purpose-driven businesses can foster sustainable, ethical economies with motivated personnel. Henderson highlights capitalism's success but also its self-destructive risk, asserting that purpose is crucial.

Cutting-edge research shows that firms prioritizing social value over pure profit are significantly more productive and creative, driving essential social and political change. This interactive online event is part of the Garrison Institute’s Forum on Pathways to Planetary Health (PPH), which examines the moral and behavioral dimensions of regenerative solutions.

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Indigenous Peoples face a new wave of extractivism for transition minerals like copper, nickel, cobalt, and lithium, crucial for battery development. These mining projects risk replicating the harms of the fossil fuel economy by threatening Indigenous rights, especially those of Indigenous women, and destroying biodiverse ecosystems. This panel will prioritize Indigenous women’s rights.

Speakers include Galina Angarova (Cultural Survival), Lesley Muñoz (Plurinational Observatory of Andean Salt Flats - OPSAL), Jannie Staffansson (Cultural Survival), Guadalupe García Prado (Observatory of Extractive Industries), and Kate R. Finn (First Peoples Worldwide).

John Fullerton, founder of Capital Institute, proposes "Capitalism 2.0," a regenerative economy modeled on natural laws to foster equality. He argues the modern economy is an unsustainable hierarchy, unlike healthy living systems. Fullerton warns that without this shift, increasing inequality could lead to civil strife.

As an architect of Regenerative Capitalism, Fullerton advocates for financial incentives to create a self-sustaining system. He points to nature's sustainable hierarchies—like a lion's balanced behavior or the branching patterns of trees and rivers—as blueprints for a more just and resilient economic future.

Capital Institute founder John Fullerton discussed Regenerative Economics on April 1, 2020. He outlined how to achieve a just, sustainable way of living by aligning with living systems thinking.

For more information and to explore this discussion further, visit the Volans website: https://volans.com/tomorrows-capital-institute-john-fullerton/. You can also connect with Volans on Twitter (@VolansHQ), via email (info@volans.com), or by phone (+44 20 3701 7550).

Michael Mehaffy, Executive Director of the Sustasis Foundation, spoke to the Downtown Portland Association on February 28, 2023, about the city's urban challenges. The full discussion is available here: https://www.sustasis.org/dna-chat

Dr. Mehaffy is an internationally recognized urban development researcher, educator, and consultant. He directs the Sustasis Foundation, an Oregon non-profit focused on urban issues, and has held academic appointments in seven countries. His experience includes consulting for Portland and Metro, teaching at the University of Oregon, and managing the pioneering Orenco Station transit-oriented development.

With a keen interest in Portland's urban successes and lessons, Dr. Mehaffy considers the city a second home, though he now lives in the Columbia Gorge.

Dr. Justin O. Schmidt, a renowned entomologist and ally of the Center for Biological Diversity, famously endured approximately 1,000 insect stings to create his unique Pain Index. This index comically rated and described the intensity of stings, from the "light, ephemeral" sweat bee to the "pure, intense" bullet ant. Dr. Schmidt passed away on February 18, 2023, at 75.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species and their habitats. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity, working through science, law, and creative media to secure a wild future for generations to come.

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This March, celebrate B Corp Month 2023: #WeGoBeyond. As the world faces critical environmental and social challenges, most businesses prioritize profit, exacerbating problems. B Corps, however, are transforming the economic system by putting people and the planet first, demonstrating business as a powerful force for good.

The #WeGoBeyond campaign highlights how certified B Corps exceed expectations, choosing impactful paths for all. B Corp Certification signifies a global movement of companies committed to going beyond business as usual to make a positive mark on the world.

Discover more about this movement and how B Corps are leading change: bcorporation.net/en-us/b-corp-month

Facing global challenges like climate change, we need an economy that actively restores and improves our world, moving beyond simply doing less harm. This episode explores how human systems can work in harmony with nature, featuring biomimicry expert Janine Benyus and examples of regenerative farming at Gothelney Farm and London's Sitopia Farm, which are transforming urban food systems.

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Announcing the Anniversary Edition of Fred L. Miller's "How to Calm Down Even if You're Absolutely, Totally Nuts." The title reflects today's increasing difficulty in finding calm. Miller, an author and teacher, developed his methods after 25 years in demanding television production and advertising, experiences that nearly drove him "nuts."

Read the first chapter here or purchase the book on Amazon here.

On episode 59 of The Circular Economy Show, Nick Jeffries from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation explores how the circular economy can tackle climate change. He emphasizes nature's regenerative potential, discussing a project on regenerative rice farming and the importance of scaling such models to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

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Hackney is pioneering zero waste in London. Mayor Philip Glanville champions the Circular Economy through the Zero Waste Hackney campaign, which empowers residents to reduce waste via repair/reuse sessions and the Library of Things. Wider borough collaboration could accelerate a zero-waste London and the transition to a circular economy.

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Half the world's population lacks essential health services, a gap autonomous mobile clinics (AMCs) with AI doctor functions aim to bridge for universal health coverage. Recognized by the World Economic Forum, this AI for Good session focuses on developing self-driving vehicles as adaptable healthcare delivery platforms for underserved and hard-to-reach communities.

An AI doctor application, demonstrated by screening monkeypox from low-end mobile phone images, illustrates this concept. Join the discussion on developing, open-sourcing, and standardizing AI doctor functions. Learn how AI and multi-stakeholder partnerships can scale these pilots, setting industry standards and expanding benefits. Speakers include Ao Kong (UN Technology Bank) and Shaoshan Liu (IEEE).