Arizona is home to over 1,000 native bee species, ranging from tiny to thumb-sized. These intriguing creatures are crucial for pollinating wild landscapes, urban gardens, and agricultural fields. Dr. Carril's talk will delve into the complex, interdependent relationships between Arizona's native solitary bees and the flowering plants essential for their survival.

Dr. Olivia Carril is a native bee expert with over 25 years of experience. She earned degrees from Utah State University and Southern Illinois University, and co-authored three books, including *The Bees in Your Backyard*. Dr. Carril currently conducts large-scale bee surveys across the western U.S. and studies rare plants in New Mexico.

As climate change worsens wildfires in the American West, National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan introduces Indigenous groups in the Klamath Basin. They are reviving cultural burning practices, ancient methods that effectively controlled fires for centuries, offering a crucial way to mitigate catastrophic events.

Discover this vital story and more on "Overheard at National Geographic," a podcast hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs. The podcast features diverse conversations with Nat Geo's experts, exploring science, exploration, and adventure worldwide.

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A 2021 Oceana report revealed Amazon generated 599 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2020.

We are currently at Amazon's Seattle HQ, campaigning for shareholders to pass Item 8. This resolution aims to address the company's immense plastic waste problem.

Remy Le Moigne explores how data optimizes circular supply chains, detailing current developments and future potential in this evolving area.

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

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches its twelfth week, over 100 businesses are urging the EU to strengthen Europe's energy security and resilience.

Companies including Microsoft, Unilever, H&M, Signify, and Iberdrola advocate for this by accelerating the green transition.

Companies embracing data and innovation are leaders in the circular economy transition, as seen with Vestiaire Collective's platform for buying and selling second-hand clothes. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes the circular economy: a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

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Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate, physical, and psycho-spiritual health are deeply interconnected, not separate issues.

A panel of leading women activists, including Zainab Salbi, Nina Simons, Justin Winters, Kahea Pacheco, and Helena Gualinga, explored climate's impact on women. They advocated for women's full inclusion in all climate solutions, linking these struggles to personal healing and authentic global change.

This discussion took place at the 2022 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Daniel Christian Wahl, author of *Designing Regenerative Cultures*, is a teacher at Schumacher College and creator of Gaia Education's Design for Sustainability course.

On June 3, 2022, Wahl and Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose discussed systems design for planetary health and regeneration.

Solemi Hernandez serves as the Southeast Regional Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby. Growing up in a Venezuelan oil town, she witnessed firsthand the environmental and health hazards of the industry, which inspired her to become a social justice-minded environmentalist.

Now a community organizer in Florida, Solemi is dedicated to finding climate solutions through effective policy.

Offshore drilling and potential spills threaten to devastate coastal fishing, tourism, and recreation industries.

An Oceana analysis reveals that permanent protections for all unleased federal waters could prevent over 19 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and avoid more than $720 billion in damages to people, property, and the environment.

This World Oceans Day, join Oceana in our mission to save the oceans and feed the world.

With your help, we can rebuild marine biodiversity and abundance, providing a billion people with healthy seafood daily.

Achieving a circular economy for plastics demands innovation, ensuring necessary plastics are reusable, recyclable, or compostable. MiWa exemplifies this by leveraging data and technology to minimize supermarket plastic waste across Europe.

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

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Join a conversation with Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown, a faculty member at Savannah State University. Dr. Hoskins-Brown is a marine scientist, professor, and community change-maker.

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Human-induced climate change and escalating environmental and social problems, including water scarcity, resource depletion, injustice, and inequity, pose significant global threats to human health and ecosystems.

Despite extensive global efforts, over one billion people remain in extreme poverty. Economic growth has largely excluded them and has come at the expense of our environment. Addressing these critical issues requires a concerted push for truly sustainable growth.

Ocean plastic pollution is a major global concern, with an estimated four million tons entering annually and projected to rise. This widespread issue poses significant threats to marine ecosystems.

Scientists recently discovered a massive load of microplastics, around 12,000 pieces per liter, frozen in Arctic ice. These tiny particles are easily ingested by sea animals, raising fears about harm to marine life and humans.

Tackling this urgent global challenge requires immediate and effective solutions.

Our wasteful habits are severely impacting the world. This environmental crisis developed gradually, and similarly, its repair doesn't require immediate, drastic overhaul. Step-by-step actions can make a significant difference.

However, changing personal habits is essential for real progress. It's time to act now and embrace sustainable practices before it's too late. SustainabilityX magazine.

Despite scientific consensus on human-induced global warming, former US President Donald Trump has consistently denied its human origins. In 2012, he famously claimed climate change was "a hoax invented by the Chinese to make US manufacturing less competitive."

This political stance, compounded by the pandemic, has significantly hindered environmental progress. SustainabilityX magazine summarizes Trump's impact and offers a "what not to do" list to inspire action for the new year.

Supriya Verma, founder of The SustainabilityX® Magazine, recently spoke at the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference on "Making Societies & Journalism Sustainable." She shared insights alongside prominent industry leaders in sustainability and media.

Distinguished speakers included Lars Tallert, initiator of the Sustainable Journalism Partnership and Head of Policy at Fojo Media Institute; Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, co-founder of African Women in Media and CNN African Journalist Award winner; and Guy Berger, UNESCO Director for Freedom of Expression and Media Development.

An award-winning changemaker, Supriya Verma founded The SustainabilityX® Magazine in 2016 to bridge the environment and economy through dialogue. Her contributions to society have earned her international recognition, including McMaster University's prestigious Alumni Arch Award.

Dr. Dianne Saxe presented "The Climate Crisis & Municipal Leadership" in Hamilton, ON, on November 4, 2019.

Her discussion focused on critical questions: How must cities lead against the climate crisis, and what are the responsibilities of municipal leadership during a climate emergency?

Dianne Saxe is the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Ontario and a candidate in Toronto Rosedale. An internationally recognized Canadian lawyer, she is rated among the world's top 25 environmental lawyers.

Saxe previously served as Ontario's Environmental Commissioner from 2015 to 2019.