"The Green Buffalo" is a 2024 short documentary, approximately 20 minutes long, produced by Patagonia Workwear and directed by Joel Caldwell. Monika McClure also served as a producer.

The film focuses on the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota and their innovative use of industrial hemp to create hempcrete. This sustainable, low-energy building material offers a better-performing alternative for construction. The title symbolizes hemp becoming a vital resource for the community's housing and well-being, much like the historical role of the bison.

The documentary "A Miracle A Day" portrays the All Bengal Women's Union Welfare Home in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1932, this thriving refuge provides a safe haven for 150-200 girls, women, and babies—from infants to the elderly—offering escape from brothels, trafficking, poverty, and abandonment. It serves as a modern example of institutions depicted in the acclaimed film "Lion."

The home offers essential food, clothing, shelter, education, and vocational training, supported by dedicated staff and volunteers. "A Miracle A Day" is an uplifting testament to the human spirit's capacity to surmount obstacles and transcend adversity.

Deborah Harse, Director

The Independent Lens documentary "Greener Pastures" premieres March 25, 2024, on PBS.

This film addresses the mental health crisis facing American farmers, intensified by climate change, the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and isolation. It follows four Midwest family farms over several years, highlighting their perseverance and survival within the heartland's farming industry.

For more information, visit pbs.org/greenerpastures. Produced by Ian Robertson Kibb.

Discover the official trailer for "Built to Last: Buyer Beware," a revealing documentary by Two Stories Media. This film exposes hidden practices in manufacturing and marketing that mislead consumers, compromising product quality and safety, particularly concerning homes.

Through expert interviews, undercover investigations, and personal stories, the documentary champions transparency, integrity, and regulation. It challenges viewers to rethink purchasing decisions and their broader impact on society, the environment, and personal health.

Join us to explore the critical need for ethical, durable, and safe products. Subscribe to our channel for updates on the documentary's release and more content that makes a difference.

SINGLE-USE PLANET (2025 Trailer)

Plastic is vital to modern life, yet single-use forms increasingly pollute our oceans despite recycling efforts. This film investigates the source, tracing millions of tons of raw plastic production upstream to Pennsylvania, amidst the ruins of America's bygone steel industry.

Produced by Steve Cowan.

We might deny being obsessed with public lands, but if constant thought, deep love, advocacy, and spirited debate count, then perhaps we are. Aren't you, too?

Let's continue our fight to keep them public. Happy Public Lands Day!

The EarthSayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais to discuss his documentary, "The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret."

The episode reveals Iowa's continued heavy reliance on coal, despite its wind-energy leadership, and the resulting dangers to communities and the environment. This podcast, a Sustainability Action Media project for EarthSayers, was produced by Bob Trench and interviewed by Paul Steinbroner. (September 2025)

The Global Ocean Treaty has reached its 60th ratification, allowing this historic agreement to enter into force. This marks a landmark moment for ocean protection worldwide.

Greenpeace and thousands of supporters globally have championed this significant achievement for over two decades.

Despite claiming to be a leading ocean protector, Australia has not yet ratified the treaty. Given its importance, Australia should prioritize joining this crucial protection agreement.

Beyond Plastics has released 27 priority policy recommendations for the next U.S. president to address plastic pollution. These recommendations aim to significantly reduce plastic production, mitigating its negative impacts on environmental justice communities, human health, climate change, and wildlife.

Learn more about these vital recommendations at a special Zoom event on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 PM ET. Join an expert panel, including Judith Enck, Jess Conard, Jo Banner, Kevin Budris, and Dr. Sherri Mason, for a lively discussion and Q&A.

The Presidential Policy Priorities document is available here.

Beyond Plastics hosted a discussion with investigative journalist Sharon Lerner and former 3M scientist Kris Hansen. Hansen discovered PFOS/PFAS "forever chemicals" in public blood. Lerner's expose, published in ProPublica and The New Yorker, detailed Hansen's research and revealed 3M had suppressed evidence of the chemicals' widespread presence decades earlier.

The discussion addressed critical questions: What is PFOS? How did it contaminate nearly everyone, including newborns? What are its health and environmental impacts, its link to plastics, and what protective measures can be taken?

Manufacturers often make unsubstantiated claims about bioplastics' environmental benefits, such as faster breakdown or reduced climate impact. Without federal standards, companies freely label products "biodegradable" or "compostable," leading to widespread misleading marketing.

To help consumers and businesses navigate these claims, Beyond Plastics released "Demystifying Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics" on July 11, 2024. This report evaluates bioplastics materials, voluntary standards, safety research, and waste management, providing a checklist for informed decision-making.

Microplastics have been found in human brains and heart arteries, linked to adverse health outcomes. How do these tiny plastics enter our bodies, and what are their effects once lodged?

Join Beyond Plastics, Physicians for Social Responsibility - NYS, and Environmental Advocates of New York for a free webinar addressing these critical questions. Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan and Marcus Garcia, PharmD, RPh, co-authors of recent groundbreaking studies on microplastics in the heart and brain, will present their findings.

Join Beyond Plastics for an inspiring look at innovative alternatives to single-use plastic packaging, focusing on reuse and refill business models. This event features leaders from companies pioneering sustainable solutions.

Speakers include Sarah Paiji Yoo, CEO and Co-Founder of Blueland, offering non-toxic cleaning products in reusable packaging. Lindsey McCoy, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaine Products, will discuss salon-quality personal care in returnable aluminum bottles. Rob Kutner, CRO of USEFULL, will highlight their reuse program for college takeout meals using stainless steel containers.

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share insights on Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and plant teachings.

This event is part of the 17th Biennial Conference of Science & Management, organized by NAU’s Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes (CAWL). The talk will be livestreamed.

The intriguing concept of asteroid mining raises a significant question: could it fundamentally alter global competition? By potentially unlocking vast new resources from space, this endeavor might alleviate scarcity and reshape economic dynamics on Earth.

Renowned physicist Brian Cox explores this very possibility. He investigates how an abundance of extraterrestrial materials could transform industries, foster novel collaborations, and ultimately mitigate traditional competitive pressures driven by limited resources.

Barbee Ponder, Globalstar's General Counsel, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

The discussion centered on space regulation for licensing. Globalstar, an American telecommunications company, operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation providing satellite phone, low-speed data, and earth observation services.

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Closing remarks will be delivered by H.E. Eng. Haitham Alohaly, Governor of the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST) and GSR-25 Chair, Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director BDT, International Telecommunication Union.

An interview was conducted with Xavier Merlin, Board Member of ARCEP, France.

This took place at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025, as part of ITU Interviews 2025.

For further information, please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr.

An interview with Yulia Shlychkova, VP Government Affairs and Public Policy at AO Kaspersky Lab, was conducted at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25). This event took place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

For further information, please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will be held at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Key speakers include Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, and Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, ITU Director of Telecommunication Development Bureau.