"Active Hope," by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, challenges feel-good denial, cynical disengagement, and baseless optimism. Macy emphasizes that there are no comforting certainties or guarantees

"Active Hope," by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, challenges feel-good denial, cynical disengagement, and baseless optimism. Macy emphasizes that there are no comforting certainties or guarantees for safeguarding civilization or conscious life. We may be attending a dying world or birthing a new evolution, but the book stresses the imperative to act on issues we care about.

Inspired by "Active Hope," Cynthia Papermaster and Harvey Wasserman organized an evening of multi-issue presentations on January 10, 2016, at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.

To learn more, order "Active Hope" from Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous

TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous mindset, with or without money, and amplify your impact. Anderson encourages: "Be brave. Give what you can, and then be absolutely amazed at what happens next."

Learn more about Infectious Generosity at infectiousgenerosity.org and meet the AI Guru, designed to help you help others, at ai.infectiousgenerosity.org.

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RSA Spotlights highlights an extract from its "Question Time" event, featuring experts on the seven main dimensions of the climate problem: science, behaviour, democracy, law, technology, economy,

RSA Spotlights highlights an extract from its "Question Time" event, featuring experts on the seven main dimensions of the climate problem: science, behaviour, democracy, law, technology, economy, and culture.

The panel provided expert insights into the competing priorities, responsibility voids, and jurisdictional overlaps that complicate climate change resolution. Panellists included Lord Nicholas Stern (LSE), Chris Rapley CBE (UCL), and other leading figures.

Watch the full talk here or listen to the full podcast.

This second event in our creative series on climate change brought together leading experts to discuss the complex challenges of resolving the issue, including competing priorities, responsibility

This second event in our creative series on climate change brought together leading experts to discuss the complex challenges of resolving the issue, including competing priorities, responsibility voids, and overlapping jurisdictions.

The distinguished panel featured Economist Lord Nicholas Stern, climate scientist Chris Rapley CBE, Green Party member Baroness Jenny Jones, and others. The event was streamed live on February 11, 2015.

Watch the full talk here or listen to the full podcast.

On a remote North Pacific atoll, albatross chicks are dying, their bodies filled with plastic.

Chris Jordan's film, "Albatross," unflinchingly portrays this tragedy, while also inspiring a

On a remote North Pacific atoll, albatross chicks are dying, their bodies filled with plastic.

Chris Jordan's film, "Albatross," unflinchingly portrays this tragedy, while also inspiring a deep appreciation for life on Earth.