U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer advocates for Oregon to become a national leader in industrial hemp production. He believes this can fuel economic development in rural communities, inspire

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer advocates for Oregon to become a national leader in industrial hemp production. He believes this can fuel economic development in rural communities, inspire entrepreneurs, and meet rising consumer demand.

Speaking at a Portland forum, Blumenauer emphasized the high stakes for Oregon, noting building momentum for the crop. He cited a recent letter from Oregon's U.S. attorney, Amanda Marshall, as a positive step for the state's hemp industry.

Concrete production, responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, typically lasts 50-100 years. Extending its durability to 200 years or more would significantly reduce the 4 billion tons of CO2

Concrete production, responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, typically lasts 50-100 years. Extending its durability to 200 years or more would significantly reduce the 4 billion tons of CO2 produced annually by its manufacture.

Our guest, Martin Halliwell, holds over 10 patents for "Earth honoring systems" designed to lower CO2 emissions in construction. His innovations include more durable concrete and integrated geothermal and windmill installations.

For more on Martin Halliwell’s work, visit footprintengineering.ca. Explore climate change information at the FacingFuture Library.

Happy New Year! Navigating today's daunting challenges and overwhelming emotions requires resilience and practical tools. Our first guest of 2025, Sylvie Rokab, offers a timely

Happy New Year! Navigating today's daunting challenges and overwhelming emotions requires resilience and practical tools. Our first guest of 2025, Sylvie Rokab, offers a timely solution.

Her free New Year's Gift, #RevitalizeYourPurpose, is a one-hour webinar designed to help you realign with what matters most, setting a mindful and intentional tone for 2025, rooted in nature's sacredness.

Register for this free webinar here: https://lovethynature.com/free-webinar-revitalize-your-purpose/. Explore more about Sylvie Rokab: https://lovethynature.com/ and https://sylvierokab.com/. For climate change information, visit the FacingFuture Library: https://facingfuture.earth/library.

Since 1987, Karin and Lennart recorded weather every third hour from Falsterbo, Sweden. Despite a "lousy salary" and automation, they never missed an observation in 36 years. Their daughter,

Since 1987, Karin and Lennart recorded weather every third hour from Falsterbo, Sweden. Despite a "lousy salary" and automation, they never missed an observation in 36 years. Their daughter, director Maja K. Mikkelsen, tells this heartwarming love story, revealing lasting happiness in profound connection with nature and everyday rhythms.

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COP discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation have proven ineffective. Instead, planetary-scale action is crucial for restoring natural ecological function. John D. Liu leads this

COP discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation have proven ineffective. Instead, planetary-scale action is crucial for restoring natural ecological function. John D. Liu leads this effort, engaging thousands across over 80 global restoration projects.

Nick Breeze, author of COPOUT, and Liu explore ways to protect Earth’s vital systems. This program, from COP29 in Baku, includes an inspiring clip from "The Flourishing Path" featuring Jane Goodall.

Resources: John D. Liu & eco-restoration: Ecosystem Restoration Communities, KNAW Academia. Order Nick Breeze's COPOUT: Goodreads. Jane Goodall's work: JaneGoodall.org. Climate change info: FacingFuture Library.

Preserving biodiversity and avoiding climate tipping points necessitate critical changes in land management and food systems, requiring us to work with nature. The Amazon, vital to Earth's system,

Preserving biodiversity and avoiding climate tipping points necessitate critical changes in land management and food systems, requiring us to work with nature. The Amazon, vital to Earth's system, is losing its carbon sequestration capacity due to logging and cattle ranching. Peatlands also face threats; their delicate hydrological balance is disrupted by drainage (emitting CO2) or excessive wetness (emitting methane), further imperiled by permafrost melt.

This discussion was recorded on November 16, 2024, at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosted by journalist Nick Breeze, with experts from the World Resources Institute, University of Leicester, and University of Cambridge. For more information on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library.

Our essential infrastructure and living systems are unraveling. Professor Leah Rampy, author of *Earth & Soul*, discusses with Dale Walkonen how life's interconnectedness compels us to collaborate

Our essential infrastructure and living systems are unraveling. Professor Leah Rampy, author of *Earth & Soul*, discusses with Dale Walkonen how life's interconnectedness compels us to collaborate with each other and nature.

Despite our complex, existential predicament, we can lay stepping stones for future generations to achieve a livable future.

Learn more at LeahMoranRampy.com. Her new book, *Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos*, is available on Amazon. For more on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library at facingfuture.earth/library.

Nick Breeze's book, "COPOUT: How Governments Have Failed the People on Climate," offers an insider's account of UN Climate Conferences (COPs) from Paris 2015 to Dubai. He often crossed paths with

Nick Breeze's book, "COPOUT: How Governments Have Failed the People on Climate," offers an insider's account of UN Climate Conferences (COPs) from Paris 2015 to Dubai. He often crossed paths with the late Stuart Scott, founder of this channel.

Despite nearly 30 years of COPs, emissions have surged 60%, CO2 levels reached 421 ppm, and global temperatures averaged 1.64°C last year, exceeding safe limits. This year's COP in Azerbaijan, led by an oil and gas executive, promises emission reductions and renewable energy, but omits nature restoration.

For more on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library: https://facingfuture.earth/library.

Water is vital for life and climate regulation, but intensifying global floods and droughts demand a new understanding of its dynamics. The film "WATER IS LOVE" addresses this critical

Water is vital for life and climate regulation, but intensifying global floods and droughts demand a new understanding of its dynamics. The film "WATER IS LOVE" addresses this critical issue.

It champions restoring hydrological cycles and revitalizing rivers, placing water at the core of ecological restoration. The film showcases autonomous bioregions like Tamera, fostering a new consciousness and human-earth reconnection for a hopeful future.

Watch "WATER IS LOVE" and join the free online summit, August 1-4, 2024: waterislovefilm.org/what-does-water-want. Explore Tamera: tamera.org, the film: waterislovefilm.org, and climate change: facingfuture.earth/library.

The ocean, vital for Earth's oxygen, carbon storage, and climate, supports the majority of our planet's life. Yet, the International Seabed Authority is considering opening the deep sea to

The ocean, vital for Earth's oxygen, carbon storage, and climate, supports the majority of our planet's life. Yet, the International Seabed Authority is considering opening the deep sea to companies vying to extract millions of tons of minerals like manganese, cobalt, nickel, and lithium. This heavy equipment mining threatens fragile deep-sea ecosystems.

Arlo Hemphill, Lead Ocean Campaigner for Greenpeace USA, exposes how the laws of the sea are being evaded to accommodate these mining interests.

Take action against deep-sea mining: Greenpeace USA. For more information on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library.