Human Behavior and Climate Change by Dr. Shahzeen Attari 2 of 2

Dr. Shahzeen Attarti discusses her findings regarding public perceptions of energy consumption. She notes that, contrary to the findings of researchers, the public tends to view energy curtailment rather than efficiency as the better means of reducing energy consumption. Dr. Attari notes that the public tends to make small overestimates regarding energy expenditures associated with low-energy behaviors and large underestimates for those associated with large-energy behaviors. Dr. Attari mentions factors shown to correlate with accuracy of prediction. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Future of Human Race Is In Danger by Stephen Hawking

Charlie Rose interviews Stephen Hawking.

Despite being almost completely paralyzed by ALS, Hawking
remains one of the world's foremost theoretical physicists and has contributed greatly to our understanding of the universe.

The full interview airs Friday , March 7, 2008.

Grasslands and Carbon by John Fullerton

Sustainability - John Fullerton of the Capital Institute talks about his journey from Wall Street to being a sustainability advocate. An early influence in his understanding of the sustainability crisis was the work of E.F. Schumacher author of the book, Small is Beautiful.

John goes on to discuss his work with Allan Savory, founder of Holistic Management, in restoring grasslands and, ultimately, carbon back to the soil. The interview was conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv in San Francisco on October 7th, 2010.

The mission of the Capital Institute is to stimulate the interaction and action of leaders, scholars, and society by raising awareness of the need to harness the power of capital and markets to advance a just, resilient, and sustainable economic system that will improve lives and preserve the planet.

The focus of the Allan Savory Institute is to restore the vast grasslands of the world through the teaching and practice of Holistic Management and Holistic Decision Making.

Founded in 1980 the mission of the Schumacher Society is to promote the building of strong local economies that link people, land, and community.

Economic System bumps into Biosphere Boundaries by John Fullerton
The founder of the Capital Institute, John Fullerton, says that climate change is just one symptom of a "full-world economy." Interviewed by Daniel Erasmus at King's College, April 2010.

Sustainability: This I Believe by David Orr
David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President of Oberlin College and a James Marsh Professor at the University of Vermont. He is the author of The Nature of Design (Oxford, 2002) and Design on the Edge (MIT, 2006). Recent projects include a two year, $2 million project to define a 100 day climate action plan for the Obama administration (www.climateactionproject.com ).

Good Steward Award- ICCF - Tomkins 2 of 2
ICCFoundation — November 21, 2007 — Gala Co-chairs Hank and Wendy Paulson, presented ICCF's "The Good Steward" Award to Kris and Doug Tompkins for their personal investment in the rehabilitation and conservation of over two million acres of land in the Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina.

Bonneville Environmental Foundation: Todd Reeve

Todd Reeve of the Portland, Oregon based Bonneville Environmental Foundation talks about this small Foundation's three major programs areas.More info on their Website.1. Climate Change, Renewable Energy; (2) Educating  k-12 students on climate change and energy; 3. Watershed (long term) Restoration.

For more leaders, please visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube sponsored by:

Acid Test: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification

This National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) documentary explores the startling phenomenon of ocean acidification, which may soon challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. The film, featuring Sigourney Weaver, originally aired on Discovery Planet Green. 

Additonal videos on NRDC YouTube channel. 

The Heat is On: Confronting the Facts of Climate Change

The Heat Is On - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ross Gelbspan, author of The Heat Is On: The High Stakes Battle Over Earth's Threatened Climate, provides documentation on how global warming is real and increasing. He exposes the campaign by oil and coal interests, teamed with conservative politicians, to confuse the public on the issue. His book was published in 1997 as Mr. Gelspan was early in getting people to confront the facts of climate change.