In the Scottish Highlands, "thrawn" describes a virtuous stubbornness—a struggle to make the most of what's available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna, raised on this ethos, has

In the Scottish Highlands, "thrawn" describes a virtuous stubbornness—a struggle to make the most of what's available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna, raised on this ethos, has dedicated her life to pushing her sport's boundaries and advocating for her community. Her story is featured in a film by Hannah Bailey.

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Amidst increasing climate change impacts, this session explores reimagining economic models to support ecological health and sustainability. Raya Salter Esq., Dr. Deb Ley, and Dr. Cindy Isenhour

Amidst increasing climate change impacts, this session explores reimagining economic models to support ecological health and sustainability. Raya Salter Esq., Dr. Deb Ley, and Dr. Cindy Isenhour discuss integrating ecological economies, prioritizing ecosystem services over profit.

Edited by Glenn Goodwin, with a thumbnail by Eric Dehais and music by David Fesliyan. For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Taking climate scientists like Peter Wadhams and Paul Beckwith seriously at COP would yield vastly different outcomes than COP28's "bandaid" solutions. COP28's deals, focusing on minor fixes like

Taking climate scientists like Peter Wadhams and Paul Beckwith seriously at COP would yield vastly different outcomes than COP28's "bandaid" solutions. COP28's deals, focusing on minor fixes like leaky pipes and cow burps, are insufficient for the severe climate crisis. Wealthy nations offer millions where trillions are needed, failing to address the damage they've caused.

The COP process, exemplified by COP28's 100,000 attendees—many representing fossil fuel interests—has failed to enact real change over 28 years. Our team offers commentary on this year's "COP out." For more information, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is essential to prevent catastrophic climate failure.

Tamara Lorincz highlighted over two trillion dollars annually spent on military operations and resource extraction. Dr. Amara Eniya explained how climate crisis-driven droughts and floods compound national debt, crippling nations struggling to meet basic needs. John D. Liu, representing Commonland, showcased global efforts to restore land and hydrological cycles.

Edited by Mike Coe; Produced by Dale Walkonen; Music by David Fesliyan. For more information, visit the Commonland Foundation and the FacingFuture Library.

Climate finance is vital for combating climate change, requiring genuine sustainability, not false solutions. At COP28, Raya Salter, Tom Goldtooth, and Dan Galpern analyzed financial flows, their

Climate finance is vital for combating climate change, requiring genuine sustainability, not false solutions. At COP28, Raya Salter, Tom Goldtooth, and Dan Galpern analyzed financial flows, their impact, and legal actions for misuse. They emphasized immediate action over fossil fuel "band-aids."

Tom Goldtooth (https://www.ienearth.org/), Dan Galpern (https://cprclimate.org/), and Raya Salter (https://www.rayasalter.com/).

Hosted by Carlos Garcia, edited by Mike Coe, thumbnail by Eric Dehais, produced by Dale Walkonen. Music: David Fesliyan. For more on our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

While civilization offers comforts to a wealthy few, it has caused widespread environmental devastation, polluting our planet and driving mass extinction. This crisis stems from greed, ill will,

While civilization offers comforts to a wealthy few, it has caused widespread environmental devastation, polluting our planet and driving mass extinction. This crisis stems from greed, ill will, and a pervasive sense of separation.

How can we restore our interconnectedness with nature and each other to address this urgent work? Is individual spiritual practice, often detached from the natural world, still effective?

Dale explores these questions with Zen teacher David Loy, author of *EcoDharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis* and co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center. Edited by Mike Coe. Learn more about the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, David Robert Loy, and the state of our planet via the FacingFuture Library.

Hear from ITU-D members about their experiences within the community and the advantages membership offers their organizations.

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