Season Two launches March 1st with "The Story of Citizens United v. FEC." This episode explores the excessive power corporations wield in our democracy.

It is the second installment in a

Season Two launches March 1st with "The Story of Citizens United v. FEC." This episode explores the excessive power corporations wield in our democracy.

It is the second installment in a series by Annie Leonard, creator of The Story of Stuff. Learn more at storyofcitizensunited.org.

Releasing Tuesday, November 9, "The Story of Electronics" exposes the high-tech revolution's collateral damage: 25 million tons of e-waste, poisoned workers, and public costs. Host Annie Leonard

Releasing Tuesday, November 9, "The Story of Electronics" exposes the high-tech revolution's collateral damage: 25 million tons of e-waste, poisoned workers, and public costs. Host Annie Leonard guides viewers from gadget production in mines and factories to their grim end in Chinese recycling shops. The film advocates a "green 'race to the top'" for designers to create long-lasting, toxic-free, and easily recyclable products.

The Electronics TakeBack Coalition, promoting green design and responsible recycling, partnered on this production.

Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as

Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as humans—as a crucial step to protect these vital resources and transform our valuation of them.

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Bestselling author and Star Trek scriptwriter Leonard Mlodinow delves into the secrets of flexible thinking, exploring how our brains generate new ideas. Watch his insights in the latest RSA

Bestselling author and Star Trek scriptwriter Leonard Mlodinow delves into the secrets of flexible thinking, exploring how our brains generate new ideas. Watch his insights in the latest RSA Spotlight, edited to take you straight to the heart of the event.

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Educating girls globally is vital for environmental awareness and an equitable future. In her talk, 13-year-old Annie explains how education empowers women to thrive in the green economy and

Educating girls globally is vital for environmental awareness and an equitable future. In her talk, 13-year-old Annie explains how education empowers women to thrive in the green economy and achieve climate justice.

An accomplished debater and public speaker, Annie aspires to a law career. This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Annie Leonard's "The Story of Stuff" initiates a discussion on a linear system that severely impacts the environment and exploits vulnerable populations. This system depletes forests, empties

Annie Leonard's "The Story of Stuff" initiates a discussion on a linear system that severely impacts the environment and exploits vulnerable populations. This system depletes forests, empties lakes, erodes land, pollutes the atmosphere, and exploits the poor in developing countries.

The Viable System Model (VSM) and Management Cybernetics are employed to critically analyze this system's extensive waste and resource depletion. This analysis aims to suggest important systemic changes.

Released July 21, 2010, "The Story of Cosmetics" is a seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project. It exposes the widespread use of toxic chemicals in everyday personal care products, from

Released July 21, 2010, "The Story of Cosmetics" is a seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project. It exposes the widespread use of toxic chemicals in everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo.

Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the film reveals the health and environmental implications for consumers and workers. It also outlines ways to transition the industry towards safer alternatives.

The film concludes by urging viewers to support legislation that ensures the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.