Gar Alperovitz, a political economy professor at the University of Maryland and co-founder of the Democracy

Gar Alperovitz, a political economy professor at the University of Maryland and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative, delivered the Green Party convention's keynote address, aired by Democracy Now. Emphasizing "we," Alperovitz stressed the importance of third-party politics to challenge a corporate-run society.

Author of "America Beyond Capitalism: Reclaiming Our Wealth, Our Liberty, and Our Democracy," he argued that systems are defined by wealth control. He highlighted that "the top 400 people own more wealth now than the bottom 185 million Americans taken together," calling it a "medieval structure."

Haana Edenshaw, 16, a Haida Nation member and seasoned activist, is one of 15 Canadian youth suing the federal government for its role in the climate crisis. Her deep commitment to environmental

Haana Edenshaw, 16, a Haida Nation member and seasoned activist, is one of 15 Canadian youth suing the federal government for its role in the climate crisis. Her deep commitment to environmental and Indigenous rights, rooted in ancestral knowledge of land stewardship, has seen her organize climate strikes, speak with Greta Thunberg, and address the UN.

The lawsuit argues that Canada's continued support of fossil fuels violates the youth's rights to life, liberty, security, equality, and public trust. This action is part of a global youth movement, supported by Our Children’s Trust, holding governments accountable for climate change. Learn more: Brower Youth Awards

The national uprising following George Floyd's murder has underscored systemic racism and its impact on environmentalism, where communities of color face disproportionate climate burdens yet are

The national uprising following George Floyd's murder has underscored systemic racism and its impact on environmentalism, where communities of color face disproportionate climate burdens yet are often excluded from solutions. Join us for a vital conversation on amplifying leaders of color in climate action and building an inclusive, anti-racist green movement.

Speakers include Mustafa Santiago Ali (National Wildlife Federation), Robert Bullard (Texas Southern University), and Glynda Carr (Higher Heights for America), hosted by Greg Dalton. Support our work: commonwealthclub.org/covid19support, become a member, or donate now. You can also text DONATE to 415-329-4231.

Colette Pichon Battle, a renowned climate justice advocate and attorney from Bayou Liberty, Louisiana, empowers frontline communities. She helps them develop climate strategies to responsibly

Colette Pichon Battle, a renowned climate justice advocate and attorney from Bayou Liberty, Louisiana, empowers frontline communities. She helps them develop climate strategies to responsibly manage their water, energy, and land.

Drawing on decades of experience, Colette exposes the root causes of environmental inequities. She argues that true climate justice must encompass gender and migrant justice, linking them to fundamental human rights for clean air, water, land, and sustainable energy.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference.

Session 2 of The Boulder Forum on Economy, Climate and Community explored how public policy perpetuates fossil fuel dependency, a less-considered aspect of climate change. The forum, hosted by the

Session 2 of The Boulder Forum on Economy, Climate and Community explored how public policy perpetuates fossil fuel dependency, a less-considered aspect of climate change. The forum, hosted by the City of Boulder with Bioneers as a partner, features global discussions on the economy's role in climate.

Speakers included Lolita Jackson, former NYC lead climate strategist who shaped the city's energy transition, and Robert Hockett, a Cornell Law professor who advised Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Green New Deal and authored "Financing the Green New Deal." Colorado State Senator Steve Fenberg, a champion of climate legislation, also participated as a local panelist.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

To protect the Amazon Basin's ecosystems and biodiversity from a critical tipping point, new technologies like remote sensing, sensors, drones, and blockchain are vital for understanding

To protect the Amazon Basin's ecosystems and biodiversity from a critical tipping point, new technologies like remote sensing, sensors, drones, and blockchain are vital for understanding deforestation and identifying solutions.

Dr. Robert Muggah outlines five priorities to disrupt crime and corruption, urging governments, businesses, and civil societies to radically re-imagine the Amazon. His vision emphasizes empowering local communities and building a sustainable bio-economy. Muggah is a Senior Consultant for the World Bank and co-founder of Instituto Igarapé, a top-ranked social policy think tank.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Originally livestreamed via Restream.io, this session addresses the critical issue of clothing waste. Annually, New York landfills 200 million pounds of

Originally livestreamed via Restream.io, this session addresses the critical issue of clothing waste. Annually, New York landfills 200 million pounds of clothing. Globally, 73% of materials used for garments are landfilled or burned, with less than 1% recycled into new clothes.

To combat this, campaigns like Wear Next (New York) and Love Not Landfill (London) encourage diverting clothes from waste streams. They advocate for swapping, selling, donating, or recycling to prevent garments from ever becoming waste.

Join this session to understand why these initiatives were launched, their execution, and key learnings.

Raj Patel, author of *The Value of Nothing*, critiques the free market's impact on freedom and resource management. He argues that prices often mislead us, revealing "hidden costs" that distort

Raj Patel, author of *The Value of Nothing*, critiques the free market's impact on freedom and resource management. He argues that prices often mislead us, revealing "hidden costs" that distort true value. For instance, a hamburger's real price could be $200 when factoring in environmental and health expenses.

Patel, an activist and academic, suggests Nobel laureate Elinor Ostrom's concept of collaborative governance, known as "the commons," offers a better alternative for resource management than the current free market system. Visit Raj Patel's website: rajpatel.org.