Category Archives: sustainability
If Bilbo Baggins had an environmental school
After growing up in a remote corner of Alaska, marine biologist Zach Brown wants to start a school to teach future scientists about environmental sciences and sustainability. Zach tells producers Mike and Leslie about his vision for the Inian Islands … Continue reading
Filed under biology, climate change, conservation, geology, sustainability
American Meat
Filmmaker Graham Meriwether discusses his new documentary American Meat: A Leave It Better Story that investigates the current condition of the meat production industry in the States. He explains the importance of focusing on the farmers and why he’s optimistic … Continue reading
Filed under film, food security, health, sustainability
Whiskey is for drinkin’ & water is for fightin’ over
Expert in natural resources law and policy Buzz Thompson starts with a story of how his grandfather was tricked into selling his farm to the city of Los Angeles so they could get access to water on his land. He … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, environmental history, law, resources, sustainability, water security
An entrepreneur’s approach to the Anthropocene
Debra Dunn discusses the (hopefully) changing role of the modern entrepreneur to one committed to positive social & environmental impacts in addition to profits. She also addresses the increasing emphasis on the individual as opposed to the community and the … Continue reading
Filed under business, health, social justice, sustainability
