America's multi-billion dollar convention industry is implementing new sustainability standards. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of large meetings and events.

For further details, read the full article in SPAN magazine, a publication dedicated to bridging U.S.-India relations.

Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is detailed in research by Harvard Business School's George Serafeim, co-authored with Robert G. Eccles (Harvard Business School) and Ioannis Ioannou (London Business School).

Their paper, "The Impact of a Corporate Culture of Sustainability on Corporate Behavior and Performance," highlights these benefits. Download the working paper. Courtesy of FS Insight and Holland Financial Centre.

Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of renowned Canadian scientist David Suzuki, developed a profound connection to nature early in life. In her lecture, she discusses her evolution as an environmentalist, emphasizing humanity's dangerous disconnection from the natural world that unequivocally sustains us.

Cullis-Suzuki argues that our collective arrogance and ignorance have pushed us to the brink of planetary disaster. She challenges individuals to confront their consumptive impact and explore ways to reduce their personal ecological footprint, urging a critical re-evaluation of our relationship with the planet.

Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki developed a lifelong passion for nature. At nine, she founded the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO) to educate peers on environmental issues. In 1992, ECO raised funds to attend the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where 12-year-old Severn delivered a powerful speech reminding global leaders of their actions' future impact, earning a standing ovation.

Nearly two decades later, she continues to address our understanding of the environment. Watch her here.

IKEA engages children in discussions about environmental sustainability. Their perspectives offer unique and often surprising insights into global challenges.

Discover what these young voices have to say about taking care of our planet.

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) documented the University of California, San Diego's (UCSD) microgrid, a leading example of a locally controlled electricity network interconnected with the larger grid. This system manages 42 megawatts of generating capacity, comprising a central cogeneration plant, solar photovoltaic installations, and a fuel cell utilizing natural gas reclaimed from a landfill.

RMI seeks to identify and amplify solutions capable of transforming the electricity system. Learn more about their work at http://www.rmi.org/electricity.

Honest Tea believes in nature's perfection, simply bottled. To reflect this, we're launching "The Great Recycle," a national initiative to significantly boost recycling rates. Our ultimate goal is to recycle every bottle we produce annually by 2020.

The Great Recycle kicks off Monday, April 30th, with a 30-foot bin in Times Square, aiming to collect over 45,000 beverage containers in one day. If you're not in NYC, join our year-round commitment to recycling online at TheGreatRecycle.com.

Barbara Ford was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the Earth & Spirit Council's Earth Day ceremony (April 20-21st) at Portland Community College/Sylvania. Ford discussed how her work shaped her life choices, emphasizing lessons from her teachers and the importance of sharing one's unique gifts. She also led an "Active Hope" workshop.

For more about her workshops and classes, visit her website. A second interview, "Active Hope, Belonging and Becoming," is also available on EarthSayers.tv.

Barbara Ford of Gaiaworkshops.net was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the Earth & Spirit Council's Earth Day ceremony (April 20-21, Portland, Oregon). During her *Active Hope* workshop, Ford stressed the importance of balancing societal disassociation with reconnection, belonging, and becoming—key tenets of her "Growing Awareness Into Action" teachings.

An activist, therapist, facilitator, singer, and artist, Ford brings over 25 years of experience working with diverse groups, including faith communities, activists, and non-profits. Learn more about her workshops at Gaiaworkshops.net/workshops/.

This clip from AMERICA REVEALED's "Food Machine" episode features ordinary people returning food production to its basics.

Watch the full episode here: http://video.pbs.org/video/2214315175

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was appointed by the United Nations to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests. This commission followed the significant success of his previous work, "Home," which garnered 400 million viewers.

In February 2011, Arthus-Bertrand began creating a concise 7-minute film on forests. It features aerial images compiled from both "Home" and his "Vu du Ciel" television programs.

Despite California's global warming legislation, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, potentially leading to a four-degree annual temperature increase. This highlights an urgent environmental challenge.

Randy Hayes, founder of the Rainforest Action Network and described by the Wall Street Journal as “an environmental pit bull,” is addressing this. From Washington D.C., he leads Foundation Earth, a new organization dedicated to rethinking human systems to align with the planet’s life support capabilities.

Konda Mason, a San Francisco Bay Area filmmaker, has an extensive background in films and documentaries. Her recent work includes producing the successful digital full-dome film, "Tales of the Maya Skies."

This acclaimed production was created for the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, CA, and highlights the importance of global collaboration.

Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger highlights "What can I do?" as one of life's deepest questions.

He describes the quest to answer this fundamental inquiry as a profound spiritual challenge.

Hazel Henderson is a futurist, columnist, and world-renowned expert on sustainable development. She is the author of *Ethical Markets: Growing the Green Economy*.

This presentation features Henderson discussing quality of life indicators, incorporating feedback from the audience.

Journalist Ivan Oransky explores scientific transparency in his work, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: What Retractions Tell Us About Scientific Transparency."

He also maintains the blog, Retraction Watch, which is available here.

Experience an original composition by spoken word artist Steve Connell. Presented at TEDxConejo, this piece offers a unique riff on our true nature.

The composition, titled "TEDxConejo - Steve Connell - Original Composition," highlights Connell's distinctive spoken word style.

TEDMED hosts an annual conference focusing on health and medicine. The 2013 TEDMED conference is scheduled for April 16-19 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Their YouTube channel features nearly 200 videos from previous events.

Accepting the 2007 TED Prize, Bill Clinton issued a call for global action. He sought assistance to expand healthcare access, particularly in Rwanda and other parts of the world.

For further details on these initiatives, please visit the Clinton Foundation website.

At TEDMED, Eric Dishman made a bold argument: the US healthcare system mirrors 1959 computing, tethered to large, centralized systems like hospitals and nursing homes. He stressed that with an aging population boom, a fundamental shift is imperative.

Dishman advocates for creating personal, networked, home-based healthcare accessible to all. As an Intel Fellow and director of health innovation and policy for Intel's Digital Health Group, his vision emphasizes a crucial transformation for the future of health.