Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and

Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and scholar. A Stanford Law graduate, he served as Santa Cruz County District Attorney in 1954. He later became a Roman Catholic priest in 1964, holding degrees in philosophy and theology from Catholic University.

Known as "Father Charlie," he studied many languages, including Native American. His teachings blended wisdom from Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Hawaiian, Celtic, and Native American spiritualities, and he particularly enjoyed working with the Esselen people of Monterey County.

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now highlights the escalating threat of plastic debris choking our oceans.

Learn more at the Plastic Pollution Coalition website.

The Achuar people have defended their ancestral rainforest home in the northern Peruvian Amazon for millennia. They continue to resist threats from oil companies, vowing to protect their land and

The Achuar people have defended their ancestral rainforest home in the northern Peruvian Amazon for millennia. They continue to resist threats from oil companies, vowing to protect their land and culture and keep Amazon crude in the ground.

Support the Achuar's vital work. Take action by visiting amazonwatch.org/geopark.

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Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's

Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's climate.

This presentation is part of the "Perspectives on Ocean Science" series, originally recorded in October 2004.

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

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