Vanessa Castle, a Fish and Wildlife Technician and member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, is featured in the "Beautiful Undammed" episode of the new "Wild Hope" series. Releasing on YouTube August 28th, the episode highlights how local communities are restoring land and salmon populations with the newly freed river, bringing vital marine nutrients back to the ecosystem.

The entire "Wild Hope" series begins streaming on YouTube July 31st and is also available on PBS Nature. For more information and to sign up for updates, visit WildHope.tv or explore the launch toolkit here.

For broader insights into our planet's state, visit the FacingFuture Library here.

Canadian wildfires are generating hazardous smoke, drifting across the Northeastern and Midwestern U.S. These tiny particles pose serious health risks to the lungs, heart, and brain. Climate change is exacerbating the situation, with unpredictable weather, ice storms, and drought fueling the fires, which have already released 17 million tons of CO2.

Experts Paul Beckwith and Patrick Hogan explain this worsening air quality as a critical symptom of the climate crisis. When smoke reached Washington D.C., legislators experienced firsthand the effects, reminiscent of the 1930s Dustbowl. The key question is whether this event will finally prompt significant action.

For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Italy, situated between the rapidly warming Adriatic and Mediterranean seas, is acutely vulnerable to climate change. Last year, severe drought drained many rivers and dried up 45% of its farmland.

This year, northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region faced catastrophic flooding, with rivers bursting banks and submerging thousands of acres after receiving half their annual rainfall in 36 hours. Professor Peter Wadhams, witnessing these crises firsthand from Turin, highlights heat as a major concern, regardless of varying wet or dry conditions.

Hosted by Dale Walkonen and edited by Mike Coe. For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library.

In times of anxiety and global stress, maintaining equilibrium is crucial. Forests, from city parks to wild places, offer profound emotional and physical healing, extending beyond their carbon sequestration power.

Certified Nature therapy guides Sylvie Rokab and Sheila Laffey explain how "forest bathing" boosts immunity. Inhaling tree-emitted phytoncides enhances human natural killer (NK) cell activity, combating disease. Even short walks in nature provide lasting benefits.

Explore further: Watch Sylvie's film, Love Thy Nature. Join upcoming workshops: Esalen's "Revitalize your Purpose with Forest Bathing" (July 21-23) here, or RMERC’s "Inner/Outer Nature" retreat (July 24-30) here. For more, visit lovethynature.com or the FacingFuture Library.

Despite ongoing threats from logging, mining, and cattle ranching, Atossa Soltani, founder of Amazon Watch, is optimistic about the Amazon's future. With Lula's return to Brazil's presidency and the inclusion of indigenous leaders, she anticipates a sharp reduction in deforestation and the restoration of vital hydrological cycles. This move also promotes equity and human rights.

Amazonian nations are uniting to reverse years of devastation, bolstered by the EU's ban on goods linked to rainforest destruction. This collective effort aims to protect the critical habitat and carbon sink. Soltani highlights this vision in the animated film, "Amazonia 2041: A Vision for the Future."

For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

Animal agriculture consumes three-quarters of all farmland, destroying habitat and eliminating over 70% of the planet’s wildlife. This heavily subsidized industry kills 80 billion animals annually for just 12% of the human diet, while also degrading topsoil.

Though regenerative farming is proposed, it often requires farm animals. This prompts the question: shouldn't we instead allow wildlife to return? Sailesh Rao (Climate Healers) and Larry Kopald (The Carbon Underground) discuss this with host Dale Walkonen.

For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library.

The global climate emergency is undeniable, with extreme weather impacting every continent—from wildfires and heatwaves to droughts and ocean temperature anomalies. Despite these clear signs, political action to end fossil fuel subsidies remains insufficient. What future awaits us?

In this program, Peter Carter (Climate Emergency Institute) and Paul Beckwith (Climate System Scientist) explain why transitioning from fossil fuels is essential for our survival. The discussion is hosted by Dale Walkonen and edited by Mike Coe.

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Glaciers are vital for global cooling and freshwater, but they are rapidly shrinking worldwide. Accelerating ice loss, particularly in the Himalayas, Alps, and at both poles, causes severe events like avalanches and flash floods, exacerbating disasters such as Pakistan's 2022 monsoons.

Professors Detlef Stammer (University of Hamburg) and Peter Wadhams (Cambridge University) will discuss these disappearing glaciers, their impacts, and potential conservation measures.

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

We mourn the passing of Michael Dowd on October 7, 2023, a significant loss. He addressed industrial civilization's planetary overshoot, a predicament explored with Rupert Read and Dale Walkonen. Their insights help us confront reality, live full lives, and take compassionate action without further harming our planet.

Explore Michael Dowd's conversations: postdoom.com/conversations/. Rupert Read's book, "Do you want to know the truth?," is available (pay as you wish) at e-junkie.com; find more at rupertread.net/books/.

For more on our planet's state, visit the FacingFuture Library: facingfuture.earth/library. Also, see climatemajorityproject.com/.

Professor Jem Bendell launched his book, *Breaking Together*, on June 18, 2023, at Glastonbury Town Hall. The book is available in paperback, hardback, eBook, and audiobook formats here.

Professor Bendell clarifies that he never received funding from, nor had contact with, Jeffrey Epstein after declining to visit his properties, refuting false claims.

For further information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library here.

Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co. and author of "Clean Meat," explains how new processes can replace environmentally destructive animal agriculture. He highlights that reducing or eliminating meat and fish consumption can restore nature, allowing wild animals to return and ecosystems to flourish, reversing the impact of billions of slaughtered livestock.

This collective action is vital for our planet. For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Hosted by Dale Walkonen
Edited by Glenn Goodwin

Phoebe Barnard, director of the Stable Planet Alliance and co-producer of "The Climate Restorers" documentary, emphasizes that merely shifting from fossil fuels to electricity is insufficient. We must restore nature to remove billions of tons of carbon, reduce global temperatures, and address the critical issues of overconsumption and population growth.

For more on "The Climate Restorers" documentary, visit backtoourfuture.net. Learn about Phoebe's restoration work at stableplanetalliance.org/restoration. Further information on our planet's state is available at the FacingFuture Library: facingfuture.earth/library.

While civilization offers comforts to a wealthy few, it has caused widespread environmental devastation, polluting our planet and driving mass extinction. This crisis stems from greed, ill will, and a pervasive sense of separation.

How can we restore our interconnectedness with nature and each other to address this urgent work? Is individual spiritual practice, often detached from the natural world, still effective?

Dale explores these questions with Zen teacher David Loy, author of *EcoDharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis* and co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center. Edited by Mike Coe. Learn more about the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, David Robert Loy, and the state of our planet via the FacingFuture Library.

Governments, constrained by global economic competition, struggle to address the climate crisis effectively. John Bunzl offers The SIMPOL pledge, enabling citizens to vote for politicians who commit to simultaneous climate action once enough nations agree. Corporations can also sign to lower emissions.

Bunzl, with Nick Duffell, co-authored *The SIMPOL Solution*, which explores the psychological, political, and economic barriers preventing unified action on the #ClimateCrisis.

To learn more and take the pledge, visit simpol.org. Businesses can join at theclimatepledge.com. *The Simpol Solution* is available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information on our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

This program investigates green hydrogen's potential to mitigate climate change, replacing fossil fuel-dependent hydrogen in applications like aviation and heavy transport. NASA scientist Patrick Hogan and Cascadia Energy Technologies' John Gentile discuss this paradigm shift with host Dale Walkonen. Edited by Mike Coe.

For more on modular green hydrogen, visit cascadiaenergytech.com. Explore the state of our planet at the FacingFuture Library: facingfuture.earth/library.

Warming oceans are intensifying hurricanes, leading to more powerful winds, waves, and rain. Climate change also alters ocean currents, making storm paths less predictable and increasing their frequency. NASA highlights that a single hurricane can expend energy equivalent to 10,000 nuclear bombs.

Paul Beckwith explains what to expect as the climate crisis worsens.

Host: Dale Walkonen. Video Editor & Thumbnail: Chris Hipser. For more information on our planet's state, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Amidst increasing climate change impacts, this session explores reimagining economic models to support ecological health and sustainability. Raya Salter Esq., Dr. Deb Ley, and Dr. Cindy Isenhour discuss integrating ecological economies, prioritizing ecosystem services over profit.

Edited by Glenn Goodwin, with a thumbnail by Eric Dehais and music by David Fesliyan. For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Taking climate scientists like Peter Wadhams and Paul Beckwith seriously at COP would yield vastly different outcomes than COP28's "bandaid" solutions. COP28's deals, focusing on minor fixes like leaky pipes and cow burps, are insufficient for the severe climate crisis. Wealthy nations offer millions where trillions are needed, failing to address the damage they've caused.

The COP process, exemplified by COP28's 100,000 attendees—many representing fossil fuel interests—has failed to enact real change over 28 years. Our team offers commentary on this year's "COP out." For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is essential to prevent catastrophic climate failure.

Tamara Lorincz highlighted over two trillion dollars annually spent on military operations and resource extraction. Dr. Amara Eniya explained how climate crisis-driven droughts and floods compound national debt, crippling nations struggling to meet basic needs. John D. Liu, representing Commonland, showcased global efforts to restore land and hydrological cycles.

Edited by Mike Coe; Produced by Dale Walkonen; Music by David Fesliyan. For more information, visit the Commonland Foundation and the FacingFuture Library.

Climate finance is vital for combating climate change, requiring genuine sustainability, not false solutions. At COP28, Raya Salter, Tom Goldtooth, and Dan Galpern analyzed financial flows, their impact, and legal actions for misuse. They emphasized immediate action over fossil fuel "band-aids."

Tom Goldtooth (https://www.ienearth.org/), Dan Galpern (https://cprclimate.org/), and Raya Salter (https://www.rayasalter.com/).

Hosted by Carlos Garcia, edited by Mike Coe, thumbnail by Eric Dehais, produced by Dale Walkonen. Music: David Fesliyan. For more on our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.