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Science & Story | Diane Ackerman: “The Human Age”

By Diane Ackerman — 2015

From diseases and disasters to the miracles wrought by evolution, the environmental forces that shape our lives are the inspiration for countless science writers. See more...

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Faith and the Fight Against Climate Change, Part 2

In a society increasingly driven by science and technology, world religions and the communities they inspire remain a vast and rock-solid political force.

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21:14

Free the Elephants Conference: Deena Metzger

Healer, shaman and author Deena Metzger gave the opening convocation to the conference and facilitated the circle council on the last day of the conference. Sponsored by Free the Oregon Zoo Elephants.

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A Wake-Up Call from Nature | Alessandro Armillotta | TEDxSUMAS

What stops us from changing? Join social impact entrepreneur Alessandro Armillotta in his journey from fashion to a value-driven and less impactful life, a story of eye-opening moments that helped him understand the importance of living in balance with nature.

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Forest Bathing | Shinrin-Yoku | Healing in Nature | Short Documentary

Learn how to create healing experiences in nature for yourself and your loved ones. Learn calming nature meditations, forest bathing exercises, and mindfulness activities that reconnect us with nature and ourselves. Please share the forest calm and spread some healing.

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Full Spectrum Leadership for Engaged Action (Nina Simons, Bioneers)

Leadership and women's issues define the primary current interests of Nina Simons. In her writings and teaching, she establishes a close relationship between the two interests.

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The Top 4 Crises Facing the World Today | Jared Diamond | Big Think

According to historian Jared Diamond, we currently have four global crises to address: the ongoing threat of nuclear attacks, climate change, running out of resources, and socioeconomic inequality.

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What Are the Most Important Moral Problems of Our Time? | Will MacAskill

Of all the problems facing humanity, which should we focus on solving first? In a compelling talk about how to make the world better, moral philosopher Will MacAskill provides a framework for answering this question based on the philosophy of “effective altruism”—and shares ideas for taking on...

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How We Experience Awe—and Why It Matters | Beau Lotto and Cirque du Soleil

Neuroscientist Beau Lotto conducted an ambitious study with Cirque du Soleil on the emotion of awe and its psychological and behavioral benefits. In this talk and live performance, he shares some of their findings—and stands back as Cirque du Soleil dancers create their own awe-inducing spectacle.

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Gifts of the Land | A Guided Nature Tour with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Robin Wall Kimmerer takes us on a guided nature tour of Clark Reservation State Park in Jamesville, NY as Spring welcomes back migrating creatures and sends a message to wake up those who have taken a Winter rest.

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Access Nature

The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of access to nature are widely known, yet communities that need these benefits the most are often excluded from outdoor spaces. What does accessibility in the outdoors actually mean, and how can it be improved for all people with disabilities?

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Connection with Nature