This excerpt features Leif Wenar's January 27, 2016 speech, drawing from his book, "Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World."

Curated by Ruth Ann Barrett for

This excerpt features Leif Wenar's January 27, 2016 speech, drawing from his book, "Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World."

Curated by Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, this piece explores themes like 'Might Makes Right.' For further details, visit the Clean Trade site: http://bit.ly/mightnotright.

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established in 2003, is a control system designed to

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established in 2003, is a control system designed to authenticate diamond provenance. Founded to end the trade of "blood diamonds" that funded conflicts in the late 1990s, it now includes over 49 members (including the European Community). These members adhere to strict regulations to verifiably track the legitimate origin of each diamond.

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is a not-for-profit organization focused on setting standards and certification. Its Chain-of-Custody Certification for precious metals supports ethical initiatives, providing benefits to members and stakeholders.

On January 1, 2013, Shell's Kulluk drilling platform ran aground on Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, amidst 40 mph winds and 20-foot seas. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew overflew the scene,

On January 1, 2013, Shell's Kulluk drilling platform ran aground on Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, amidst 40 mph winds and 20-foot seas. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew overflew the scene, captured in a U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis.

This incident highlighted ongoing concerns about Arctic drilling. For further insight, read the Ocean Doctor blog post, "Lessons of BP Deepwater Horizon: Unlearned and Now Unleashed in Alaska."

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West began his career covering energy markets as a Reuters correspondent in the Middle East in the early 1990s. He is the founder of OpenOil and a transparency activist.

Watch this amazing video of Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace's global head, as he braves freezing water cannons to scale an

Watch this amazing video of Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace's global head, as he braves freezing water cannons to scale an Arctic oil rig. The footage reveals his brave personal stand against the madness of Arctic oil drilling.

Kumi currently remains in custody in a Greenlandic jail.

Fossil fuels have long powered human progress. As cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies diminish, we face a critical transition. While significant risks exist, there is still time to manage our

Fossil fuels have long powered human progress. As cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies diminish, we face a critical transition. While significant risks exist, there is still time to manage our shift to a post-carbon future.

For a deeper analysis of these challenges and potential solutions, find more information here: http://j.mp/PCReader