The Recovery Cafe Network (RCN) trains and supports groups in establishing recovery communities based on its model. The Network facilitates mutual learning and resource generation among its

The Recovery Cafe Network (RCN) trains and supports groups in establishing recovery communities based on its model. The Network facilitates mutual learning and resource generation among its members.

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Earth Island's New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual Eco-Anxiety Panel on September 12, 2024. Climate psychologist Leslie Davenport moderated the event, which featured Brower Youth Awards

Earth Island's New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual Eco-Anxiety Panel on September 12, 2024. Climate psychologist Leslie Davenport moderated the event, which featured Brower Youth Awards Alumni.

Alumni Rachel Barge, Mackenzie Feldman, and Hamid Torabzadeh shared insights into eco-anxiety, offering coping strategies and discussing ways to overcome its challenges.

Climate disruption significantly harms health. Drs. Linda Rudolph and Barbara Sattler highlight that civilization's success hinges on public health systems becoming ingenious, nimble, and socially

Climate disruption significantly harms health. Drs. Linda Rudolph and Barbara Sattler highlight that civilization's success hinges on public health systems becoming ingenious, nimble, and socially just to restore the ecosystem health vital for all well-being. Addressing climate change is inherently good for our health.

This content is from the *Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature* series. Learn more by visiting their radio and podcast homepage: https://bioneers.org/bioneers-radio/.

Third Act empowers people over 60 to drive social change, leveraging their wisdom and energy to support younger generations in building a healthy, equitable world. Co-founded by Bill McKibben,

Third Act empowers people over 60 to drive social change, leveraging their wisdom and energy to support younger generations in building a healthy, equitable world. Co-founded by Bill McKibben, this vital movement is explained by renowned activist and leadership educator Akaya Windwood.

Akaya, an award-winning transformation facilitator and author, brings extensive experience from various leadership roles to her work as Lead Advisor for Third Act. Her insights guide how we can participate in this exciting new movement.

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Samuel Myers, founding director of The Planetary Health Alliance, introduces "Planetary Health," a rapidly growing field. This discipline rigorously demonstrates how the degradation of Earth's

Samuel Myers, founding director of The Planetary Health Alliance, introduces "Planetary Health," a rapidly growing field. This discipline rigorously demonstrates how the degradation of Earth's natural systems directly threatens human health and well-being. Stabilizing our planet is essential to safeguard a livable future for humanity.

Dr. Myers details the Alliance's global efforts to underscore the inextricable links between human and environmental health, driving policy and action to protect our biosphere.

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Kevin Patel, a 21-year-old LA-based climate justice activist, demands immediate youth inclusion, rejecting the "leaders of tomorrow" label. Drawing from his health struggles in polluted South

Kevin Patel, a 21-year-old LA-based climate justice activist, demands immediate youth inclusion, rejecting the "leaders of tomorrow" label. Drawing from his health struggles in polluted South Central Los Angeles, Patel emphasizes the inseparable link between climate action and ending racial and class disparities.

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The current food system is failing and unsustainable. Leaders offer inadequate solutions to hunger and poverty, a critical issue given the UN's projection of 2 billion more people by 2050,

The current food system is failing and unsustainable. Leaders offer inadequate solutions to hunger and poverty, a critical issue given the UN's projection of 2 billion more people by 2050, primarily in urban areas.

Achieving a fair, just, and equitable food system requires radical new thinking and significant effort. Renowned food activist Karen Washington argues for a dramatic transformation, not just a fix.

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Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate,

Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate, physical, and psycho-spiritual health are deeply interconnected, not separate issues.

A panel of leading women activists, including Zainab Salbi, Nina Simons, Justin Winters, Kahea Pacheco, and Helena Gualinga, explored climate's impact on women. They advocated for women's full inclusion in all climate solutions, linking these struggles to personal healing and authentic global change.

This discussion took place at the 2022 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she

Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she and her community suffered severe health issues, including heart palpitations, headaches, and nosebleeds so intense she had to sleep sitting up.

Cobo became a leading voice demanding the site's closure, evolving into an internationally renowned, award-winning Environmental Justice activist. She shares her journey, the ongoing struggles in disenfranchised communities, the high price paid, and how local efforts connect to the global fight for Climate Justice.

This talk was delivered at the 2021 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at bioneers.org.

Addressing Portland's significant homelessness crisis, the Southwest Hills Residential League (SWHRL) hosted a panel on practical steps forward. The event featured leaders from four volunteer

Addressing Portland's significant homelessness crisis, the Southwest Hills Residential League (SWHRL) hosted a panel on practical steps forward. The event featured leaders from four volunteer organizations dedicated to tackling this challenge.

These groups offer diverse solutions: Alan Evans (Helping Hands/Bybee Lakes Hope Center) supports sustainable life changes; Kiley Yuthas (Transition Projects) aids the move from streets to housing; Laura Golino de Lovato (Northwest Pilot Project) assists low-income seniors; and Toni Wallick (Home Share Oregon) connects homeowners with those needing shelter.