The documentary "A Miracle A Day" portrays the All Bengal Women's Union Welfare Home in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1932, this thriving refuge provides a safe haven for 150-200 girls, women, and babies—from infants to the elderly—offering escape from brothels, trafficking, poverty, and abandonment. It serves as a modern example of institutions depicted in the acclaimed film "Lion."

The home offers essential food, clothing, shelter, education, and vocational training, supported by dedicated staff and volunteers. "A Miracle A Day" is an uplifting testament to the human spirit's capacity to surmount obstacles and transcend adversity.

Deborah Harse, Director

The Independent Lens documentary "Greener Pastures" premieres March 25, 2024, on PBS.

This film addresses the mental health crisis facing American farmers, intensified by climate change, the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and isolation. It follows four Midwest family farms over several years, highlighting their perseverance and survival within the heartland's farming industry.

For more information, visit pbs.org/greenerpastures. Produced by Ian Robertson Kibb.

Discover the official trailer for "Built to Last: Buyer Beware," a revealing documentary by Two Stories Media. This film exposes hidden practices in manufacturing and marketing that mislead consumers, compromising product quality and safety, particularly concerning homes.

Through expert interviews, undercover investigations, and personal stories, the documentary champions transparency, integrity, and regulation. It challenges viewers to rethink purchasing decisions and their broader impact on society, the environment, and personal health.

Join us to explore the critical need for ethical, durable, and safe products. Subscribe to our channel for updates on the documentary's release and more content that makes a difference.

SINGLE-USE PLANET (2025 Trailer)

Plastic is vital to modern life, yet single-use forms increasingly pollute our oceans despite recycling efforts. This film investigates the source, tracing millions of tons of raw plastic production upstream to Pennsylvania, amidst the ruins of America's bygone steel industry.

Produced by Steve Cowan.

We might deny being obsessed with public lands, but if constant thought, deep love, advocacy, and spirited debate count, then perhaps we are. Aren't you, too?

Let's continue our fight to keep them public. Happy Public Lands Day!

The EarthSayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais to discuss his documentary, "The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret."

The episode reveals Iowa's continued heavy reliance on coal, despite its wind-energy leadership, and the resulting dangers to communities and the environment. This podcast, a Sustainability Action Media project for EarthSayers, was produced by Bob Trench and interviewed by Paul Steinbroner. (September 2025)

The Global Ocean Treaty has reached its 60th ratification, allowing this historic agreement to enter into force. This marks a landmark moment for ocean protection worldwide.

Greenpeace and thousands of supporters globally have championed this significant achievement for over two decades.

Despite claiming to be a leading ocean protector, Australia has not yet ratified the treaty. Given its importance, Australia should prioritize joining this crucial protection agreement.

This podcast episode quickly reviews a busy summer for the circular economy. Topics include the EU's Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles, new retail business models, advocacy to scrap UK VAT on repairs, the urgency of critical minerals news, and updates from Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

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Beyond Plastics has released 27 priority policy recommendations for the next U.S. president to address plastic pollution. These recommendations aim to significantly reduce plastic production, mitigating its negative impacts on environmental justice communities, human health, climate change, and wildlife.

Learn more about these vital recommendations at a special Zoom event on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 PM ET. Join an expert panel, including Judith Enck, Jess Conard, Jo Banner, Kevin Budris, and Dr. Sherri Mason, for a lively discussion and Q&A.

The Presidential Policy Priorities document is available here.

Beyond Plastics hosted a discussion with investigative journalist Sharon Lerner and former 3M scientist Kris Hansen. Hansen discovered PFOS/PFAS "forever chemicals" in public blood. Lerner's expose, published in ProPublica and The New Yorker, detailed Hansen's research and revealed 3M had suppressed evidence of the chemicals' widespread presence decades earlier.

The discussion addressed critical questions: What is PFOS? How did it contaminate nearly everyone, including newborns? What are its health and environmental impacts, its link to plastics, and what protective measures can be taken?

Manufacturers often make unsubstantiated claims about bioplastics' environmental benefits, such as faster breakdown or reduced climate impact. Without federal standards, companies freely label products "biodegradable" or "compostable," leading to widespread misleading marketing.

To help consumers and businesses navigate these claims, Beyond Plastics released "Demystifying Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics" on July 11, 2024. This report evaluates bioplastics materials, voluntary standards, safety research, and waste management, providing a checklist for informed decision-making.

Microplastics have been found in human brains and heart arteries, linked to adverse health outcomes. How do these tiny plastics enter our bodies, and what are their effects once lodged?

Join Beyond Plastics, Physicians for Social Responsibility - NYS, and Environmental Advocates of New York for a free webinar addressing these critical questions. Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan and Marcus Garcia, PharmD, RPh, co-authors of recent groundbreaking studies on microplastics in the heart and brain, will present their findings.

Join Beyond Plastics for an inspiring look at innovative alternatives to single-use plastic packaging, focusing on reuse and refill business models. This event features leaders from companies pioneering sustainable solutions.

Speakers include Sarah Paiji Yoo, CEO and Co-Founder of Blueland, offering non-toxic cleaning products in reusable packaging. Lindsey McCoy, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaine Products, will discuss salon-quality personal care in returnable aluminum bottles. Rob Kutner, CRO of USEFULL, will highlight their reuse program for college takeout meals using stainless steel containers.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists. They are dedicated to fighting for endangered species and habitat protections across the planet.

To learn more about their vital work, please visit their website: biologicaldiversity.org

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share insights on Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and plant teachings.

This event is part of the 17th Biennial Conference of Science & Management, organized by NAU’s Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes (CAWL). The talk will be livestreamed.

This video is a submission for the 2025 Lever for Change Emerging Climate Champions Award.

It showcases the Earth Guardians team, highlighting the importance of climate justice leadership development and the effectiveness of our mission.

Thank you for watching.

During Climate Week NYC, a podcast features Danielle Holly of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation discussing the circular economy's shift from theory to practice in North America. The episode covers progress in the US, Canada, and Mexico, highlighting its non-partisan nature, supply chain resilience, critical minerals, and business opportunities for leaders.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. For more, visit their [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org), sign up for the [North America newsletter](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/sign-up-to-our-north-america-newsletter), subscribe to their [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1), and connect on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/).

For generations, the Gwich'in people of Alaska and northern Canada have depended on caribou migrating through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain. Their traditional culture faces threats from oil extraction and climate change. Two Gwich'in women continue a decades-long fight to protect their land and future.

The Arctic Refuge is vital for Alaska Native subsistence and represents an unspoiled natural world. Despite its importance, the Trump administration plans to allow oil and gas drilling in the coastal plain. This drilling would destroy intact wilderness and violate the human rights of the Gwich'in, who rely on this sacred place.

The Gwich'in are fighting to protect their future and need support.

Patagonia Films proudly presents "Treeline: A Story Written in Rings," now fully available. Follow skiers, snowboarders, scientists, and healers across Japan's birch forests, British Columbia's red cedars, and Nevada's bristlecones. They explore an ancient narrative etched in tree rings. Watch the film starting January 27th.

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takayna / Tarkine, located in northwestern Tasmania, is home to one of the world's last remaining old-growth rainforests. Despite its global significance, this vital ecosystem is currently threatened by destructive logging and mining industries.

A new documentary, presented by Patagonia Films, delves into the complexities of modern conservation. It challenges viewers to consider the critical importance of preserving our last wild places.