Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life will perish.

Her message highlights our profound connection to water, and through it, to each other. Water unites us all, making its preservation essential for our collective survival and interconnectedness.

This is a trailer for "Raw Faith," a revealing documentary following two years in the private life of Marilyn Sewell, a Portland Unitarian Universalist minister. While beloved in the pulpit, Marilyn struggles with loneliness and a desire for change behind the scenes. She contemplates leaving the ministry, her sole social network.

As Marilyn falls in love for the first time, she confronts her distrust of intimacy. This study in contrasts sees her questioning her future, past, faith, and capacity to love, relying on "raw faith" to navigate these profound personal challenges.

Curt Lindberg, Chief Learning and Science Officer at Plexus Institute, explores complexity science and positive deviance in the 21st Century. He highlights 'The Palmer Method,' a small creative action that spurred significant positive change.

By understanding and leveraging what works, communities and organizations can align resources to foster resilience and sustainability. Discover more about the Plexus Institute and Open Source Economic Development.

This content was originally shared by IOpen2 on July 21, 2009.

This excerpt features an interview with Jeannette Armstrong (Syilx, Okanagan) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Armstrong discusses the loss of community and the value of building long-term relationships with people and place.

A complete transcript is available at nativeperspectives.net. This content was originally published by NativePerspectives on November 20, 2009.

This excerpt features Roberta "Bobbie" Conner (Cayuse) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Conner discusses the vital importance of developing intimate relationships with local landscapes and other species.

A complete transcript of this interview is available at nativeperspectives.net. The original content was posted by NativePerspectives on YouTube on December 10, 2009.

This commercial, created by students for a Human Sexuality Seminar Class, is part of a campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking.

It was posted on May 10, 2007, by humansexuality.

Stanford University business professor Tom Kosnik explains key marketing elements for the clean tech industry. This presentation excerpt is from The Clean Tech Open's Business Accelerator training for clean tech start-ups, conducted in July 2009.

The Clean Tech Open, a business competition, holds the copyright for this 2009 content. For more details, visit www.cleantechopen.com.

The video was uploaded to the CTOtv1 YouTube channel on September 29, 2009, and is categorized under Science & Technology.

On May 5, 2010, IBM launched a multi-year research initiative to model and simulate factors influencing individual, community, and planetary health.

This effort aims to facilitate better decision-making by understanding our complex world holistically, moving beyond isolated systems. For more details on this and other projects, visit asmarterplanet.com.

Duane Elgin, author of "Voluntary Simplicity" and other works, was recently interviewed at Global MindShift by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community. The discussion centered on Elgin's new book, "The Living Universe," which explores themes of regeneration and the power of now.

You can order "The Living Universe" directly from Amazon.

Visionary author Duane Elgin, known for "Voluntary Simplicity," was interviewed by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community, at Global MindShift. Elgin discussed his new book, "The Living Universe."

You can order "Voluntary Simplicity" from Amazon.com.

This excerpt presents an interview with Larry Merculieff (Aleut) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project (www.nativeperspectives.net). Merculieff critically examines the term "sustainability."

He discusses humanity's inherent intelligence, highlighting its potential to guide us toward living in alignment with all creation.

In an interview for the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project, Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish) shared his people's view that language is a sacred gift. This gift, he explained, should be used to uplift others, a principle he contrasted with the "mud-slinging" prevalent in modern politics.

The complete interview transcript is available on the project website: www.nativeperspectives.net.

This interview, originally posted by MarkMolaro on November 25, 2007, features K. David Harrison. Harrison is an assistant professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, author of "When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge," and Director of Research at the Living Tongues Institute. He was also featured in "The Linguists" documentary.

In this conversation, Harrison discusses the critical importance of the world's many threatened languages and the vital knowledge each uniquely preserves. He emphasizes the urgent need for more trained linguists to document these nearly extinct languages in remote regions before they are lost forever.

Twenty years after the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled nearly 11 million gallons into Prince William Sound, residents still struggle for justice. Despite two decades of trials and environmental cleanup, the full truth behind the disaster remains unclear.

Investigative journalist Greg Palast, whose career began covering this story due to insufficient inquiries, discusses the Exxon Valdez's true history with Mike Papantonio of Ring of Fire. For more, visit golefttv.

Twenty years after the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled nearly 11 million gallons into Prince William Sound, residents still struggle for justice despite two decades of trials and environmental cleanup. A full understanding of the disaster's true events remains elusive.

Journalist Greg Palast, whose career began covering this story due to insufficient investigations, joins Ring of Fire's Mike Papantonio to discuss the Exxon Valdez's true history. Watch this report from golefttv.

March 26, 2009, marked 20 years since the Exxon Valdez spilled nearly 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. Despite two decades of cleanup and legal battles, residents still struggle for justice, and a complete understanding of the disaster remains elusive.

Investigative reporter Greg Palast, whose career was shaped by the lack of thorough inquiries into the spill, discusses its true history with Ring of Fire's Mike Papantonio. Watch their interview on golefttv.

Journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now discusses her new book, "Breaking the Sound Barrier."

She emphasizes the media's vital role in holding both news and power accountable.

Understanding consumer behavior and attitudes regarding sustainability and health/wellness is a continuous process. Gaining insights into these evolving areas is crucial for informed decision-making.

Listen to expert perspectives from Peter Salmon of Moxie Design (New Zealand), Guy Champniss of Havas Media, and Chris Coulter of Globescan. They will share valuable insights on this dynamic landscape.

On Earth Day, April 22, 2010, Deputy Secretary Ron Sims of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development delivered an inspiring talk in Portland, Oregon. He emphasized innovation, commitment to change, and the importance of sustainability. Sims also highlighted the United States as a grand experiment founded on opportunity, fairness, and justice.

This public address was part of The 8th Annual Regional Livability Summit, sponsored by the Coalition for a Livable Future. More information on Deputy Secretary Sims' accomplishments can be found on his website.

Dr. Christine Wörlen, former head of the German Renewable Energy Agency and an independent international consultant, delivered a public talk. Sponsored by the Climate Action Network of Canada, the discussion explored how Nova Scotia can learn from Germany's experience. The central question was: Can the province develop jobs through an eco-economy that grows with the renewable energy revolution?

All eleven parts of her presentation are available on the Crest Halifax YouTube channel.