Bill McKibben's sermon, "God's Taunt," delivered on April 28, 2013, explored Job 38:1-11 and Matthew 19:16-22.

He advocated for divestment and applying pressure on companies at the root of climate change, stressing that there is no room for complacency.

ExxonMobil is conducting cleanup operations following a significant oil spill in central Arkansas. A ruptured 20-inch "Pegasus" tar sands pipeline released thousands of barrels of crude oil from Canada near Mayflower, forcing nearly two dozen home evacuations.

The Environmental Protection Agency has classified this incident as a "major spill." For more details, visit Democracy Now.

"We are off the edge of history." Professor Lord Anthony Giddens discussed the politics of climate change in the Durham Castle Lecture Series on October 31, 2012.

The recording of this lecture was published on November 7, 2012.

The world's largest industrial energy project is causing extensive environmental devastation in Alberta, Canada. This operation extracts crude oil from bitumen beneath the pristine boreal forest, impacting land, water, and air across an area equivalent to Florida or England.

Both industry and government prioritize financial gain over public health and environmental security. This critical assessment was originally uploaded on April 27, 2011.

Born on a Native American reservation, Sherman Alexie is a celebrated author and comedian. For over two two decades, he has explored American cultural boundaries through his lauded poetry, novels, short stories, and screenplays.

In an interview with Bill Moyers, Alexie offers his irreverent perspective on contemporary American life. He delves into the complexities of living within two distinct cultures, especially when one holds significant dominance over the other.

Published April 12, 2013.

Sacha Warmi, Kichwa for "spirit woman of the forest," embodies nature's wisdom and nurturing feminine spirit. Despite decades of international efforts, the Amazon Rainforest faces alarming degradation, severely impacting its environment and indigenous communities. We invite you to support the Sacha Warmi Center, an educational resource on the Amazon's edge in Ecuador's Pastaza region, fostering sustainability and community health.

Donations are accepted here. Thank you. Created by Rosa Canelos and Didier Lacaze, with curation by Ruth Ann Barrett of Sustainability Action Media (SAM), this content is on EarthSayers.tv. Published April 18, 2013, under Creative Commons Attribution.

The Rights of Nature, also known as the Rights of Mother Earth, is a global movement dedicated to creating communities that respect and defend nature's rights. Didier Lacaze was interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) for an online campaign promoting Indigenous Voices of Sustainability. This initiative was co-sponsored by EarthSayers.tv and the Pachamama Alliance, focusing on wisdom keepers from Ecuador.

Didier and his wife, Rosa Canalos (Kichwa), founded the Sacha Warmi Center. Located on the outskirts of the Amazonian Rainforest in Ecuador's Pastaza region, this educational resource is part of PROMETRA (Promoción de la Medicina Tradicional Amazónica), a local initiative they established in 2005.

Canadian Indigenous Actress and Activist Michelle Thrush delivered a declaration on behalf of indigenous nationalities. This declaration protests the Ecuadorian government's plan to auction their ancestral lands to oil companies, highlighting the severe impact on these communities.

To learn more and support the cause, visit Amazon Watch and sign their petition. (Published Apr 17, 2013)

KOTV covered Steve Lambert's art installation, "Does Capitalism Work for You?", at Blueback Center.

Explore the project further at visitsteve.com/made/capitalism-works-for-me-truefalse/. You can also watch Steve discuss his work on Vimeo.

Didier Lacaze and Rosa Canalos (Kichwa) founded the Sacha Warmi Center, an educational hub in Ecuador's Amazonian Pastaza region. It is part of PROMETRA (Promoción de la Medicina Tradicional Amazónica), an initiative they co-founded in 2005. Rosa, Didier's wife, is from Canelos.

Didier was interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) for an "Indigenous Voices of Sustainability" video campaign. This EarthSayers.tv co-sponsored series highlights Ecuadorian wisdom keepers, with editing by Norman Austin.

Permaculture entrepreneur Jason Raschke showcases his urban oasis, demonstrating how to transform an urban yard. His approach focuses on restoring native habitats, attracting birds and bees, and cultivating food crops.

Compost and worm bins are integral to this sustainable ecosystem.

This episode introduces permaculture, featuring guest Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-scale Permaculture.

The book is available for purchase on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Published on March 27, 2013.

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) serves as a forum to assess progress and mobilize resources in addressing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs).

It catalyzes new actions and bolsters existing efforts on near-term climate change, focusing on related public health, food and energy security, and environmental issues.

This interview with Patricia Gualinga is excerpted from the documentary, *Screams of the Amazon, the XI round in Ecuador*. It is available on the Pachamama YouTube Channel and on EarthSayers.tv's Special Collection, Rights of Mother Earth.

Ms. Gualinga states, "The World has not done an analysis whether oil is more valuable than what is lost by destroying the Amazon."

For more information, visit the Global Alliance of the Rights of Nature and the Pachamama Alliance.

David Tucker, Director of Pachamama Journeys, lives in Ecuador, supporting indigenous peoples. He oversees Pachamama Journeys, a transformational program designed to reconnect participants with the Earth, themselves, and others.

Through direct experience with wild nature, indigenous cultures, and shared group activities, the program offers a powerful, experiential journey.

Tucker was interviewed in Ecuador by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM). This interview was part of a SAM campaign with EarthSayers.tv, titled *Ecuadorian Wisdom Keepers Speaking on Behalf of Mother Earth*.

Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, shares hard truths about America's justice system. His powerful talk, featuring personal anecdotes, exposes a massive racial imbalance: one-third of the country's Black male population has been incarcerated. He candidly explores these issues, which are deeply rooted in America's unexamined history.

For further insight, an excellent Prezi presentation is also available: Prezi Presentation. This talk was published on March 5, 2012.

On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM). The radio discussion focused on Heidt's recent trip to Ecuador's Achuar Territory to interview indigenous leaders.

Heidt highlighted severe water pollution from oil extraction, urging sustainability advocates to bear witness and raise their voices. He emphasized the critical need to oppose the continued exploitation of Mother Earth and her peoples for short-term profits and insatiable oil demand.

The Surui Cultural Map showcases the Amazonian Surui tribe's vision of their forest, territory, and traditional history. Surui youth documented ancestral sites, including their 1969 first contact and 1970s battles with colonists, along with places of interest like jaguar sightings. To preserve their forest and livelihood, the Surui utilize Open Data Kit software on Android smartphones to measure carbon and monitor illegal logging, engaging with the Carbon Credit marketplace.

Google Earth Outreach provides nonprofits and public benefit organizations with resources to visualize their causes and share their stories with a global audience through Google Earth & Maps.

Carbon pollution impacts us all. It's time to implement a carbon price to hold polluters accountable and halt environmental destruction.

Learn more at The Climate Reality Project. Narrated by Reggie Watts.

Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) is a national association of businesses and leaders dedicated to making the global energy system more secure, clean, and affordable.

Advanced energy encompasses a broad range of products and services, representing the best commercial technologies for current and future energy needs.