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"Trees talk and share resources right under our feet, using a fungal network nicknamed the Wood Wide Web. Some plants use the system to support their offspring, while others hijack it to sabotage their rivals. The hidden network creates a thriving community between individuals. Scientists are still debating why plants seem to behave in such an altruistic way." Watch video
"Ultimately, what the climate crisis is asking for is a revolution of love." (1-minute clip) Watch video
Does humanity deserve to exist? Listen to a conversation between two giants of the local economy movement in this extended episode. Helena Norberg-Hodge founded Local Futures, produced the film The Economics of Happiness, and wrote the book Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh. Wendell Berry is a poet and activist, an author of over 40 books, and a lifelong advocate for ecological health, the beauty of rural life, and small-scale farming. Their far-reaching discussion touches on human nature, … Continue reading
"The Standing People" is what Native Americans call them. No different in consciousness from us. They have families, like to cuddle, communicate, they look after each other, they do not fight against others for light, they support one another, they warn one another of insect attacks, they have heartbeat, have feelings and sense fear. A documentary film (45 min.) about how trees communicate with each other, featuring forester and bestselling author Peter Wohlleben ('The Hidden Life of Trees') … Watch video
"The new president of Costa Rica has announced a plan to ban fossil fuels and become the first fully decarbonised country in the world. Carlos Alvarado, a former journalist, told a crowd of thousands during his inauguration speech on Wednesday this week: “Decarbonisation is the great task of our generation and Costa Rica must be one of the first countries in the world to accomplish it, if not the first.” He added: “We have the titanic and beautiful task of abolishing the use of fossil fuels in … Continue reading
"From Alaska to Australia, scientists are turning to the knowledge of traditional people for a deeper understanding of the natural world. What they are learning is helping them discover more about everything from melting Arctic ice, to protecting fish stocks, to controlling wildfires. "It may not just be facts about the natural world that are important in these exchanges, but different ways of being and perceiving. In fact, there are researchers looking into the relationship between some … Continue reading
"The air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat all rely on biodiversity, but right now it is in crisis – because of us. What does this mean for our future and can we stop it?" Read the full story by Damian Carrington.... Illustration: Frances Marriott Continue reading
In a first response to a growing public backlash against the huge volumes of plastic rubbish, most of the UK’s largest supermarkets signed up to support the UK Plastics Pact – an industry-wide initiative which says it aims to transform packaging and reduce avoidable plastic waste. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose are among the 42 businesses so far supporting the new pledge, which includes an aspiration that by 2025 all plastic packaging can be reused, recycled or … Continue reading
In this interview, Buddhist eco-philosopher and author Joanna Macy discusses her life and work. From her anti-nuclear activism in the late 60’s to her work with deep ecology, Joanna expresses the need to live within an ethic of care for the earth. You may also read the interview transcript here.... Continue reading
"She is the teen fighting to protect Canada's water — meet 13-year-old Canadian Autumn Peltier. She speaks bravely, confidently and passionately, and as a so-called water walker, Peltier pleaded with Justin Trudeau to protect Canada’s water." As a Wikwemikong First Nation representative, Autumn also recently addressed the General Assembly on World Water Day at the launch of the UN's International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development. Watch video