On March 14, 2013, Dr. Helen Caldicott addressed over 150 people at the Princeton United Methodist Church. The event was sponsored by the Princeton Coalition for Peace and several other organizations.

During her passionate 60-minute discussion, Dr. Caldicott covered critical topics. She spoke on the abolition of nuclear weapons and power plants, the dire impacts of global warming, and updates on radiation effects from Fukushima, Japan.

Dr. Caldicott concluded by emphasizing the urgent need for individuals to become more politically active to address these global challenges.

This infographic and animation tracks cumulative natural gas wells drilled in Pennsylvania from January 2005 to April 2012, highlighting the state's transition from conventional vertical to horizontal drilling.

Horizontal wells, primarily in the Marcellus, Utica, and Geneseo/Burket shale formations, increased significantly. Concurrently, less productive vertical wells declined, resulting in an overall decrease in new well counts.

For a comprehensive analysis, read the full Today in Energy article here.

In "Promised Land," Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman, who, with partner Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), targets a rural town for his company's expansion. Their mission involves securing drilling rights, bringing them into conflict with the local community.

The film explores the tension between big business interests and small-town values, specifically focusing on the controversial practice of fracking in rural America.

TalkingStickTV presented a panel discussion titled "Community Organizing: Stories From Local Groups." This event was part of the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability's "Celebrating 25 Years of Success" conference, recorded on September 22, 2012, at the Good Shepard Center in Seattle, WA.

Speakers included Ralph Hutchison (Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance), Lisa Crawford (Fernald Residents for Environmental Safety and Health - FRESH), Marylia Kelley (Tri-Valley Communities Against a Radioactive Environment), Pamela Kingfisher (Native Americans for a Clean Environment), Natalia Mironova (Russian Movement for Nuclear Safety), and Bob Schaeffer (Public Policy Communications).

OmeAkaEhekatl Erick Gonzalez, founder and spiritual leader of Earth Peoples United, connects people to the natural and spiritual world. Learn more at earthpeoplesunited.org.

Gonzalez was a presenter at the Earth Day 2012 Conference in Portland, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College (PCC) Sylvania. This excerpt is from his taped reply to the question: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?"

Videotaped by Tom Hopkins, this response was added to the EarthSayers.tv "voices of sustainability" collection by Curator Ruth Ann Barrett. Gonzalez begins by reminding us that "we are all in the same boat."

Gregory Kallenberg has written for Esquire, The New York Times, Texas Monthly, and the Austin American Statesman.

His documentary, "Haynesville: A Nation's Hunt for an Energy Future," has become a significant part of the national energy debate. Available for order on Amazon, Kallenberg's influence spans the country, from Los Angeles to Washington, DC.

This Common Cause webinar recording examines the natural gas industry's significant political spending. The industry has spent $750 million to persuade Congress to overlook the dangers associated with fracking.

The webinar features insights from participants James Browning, Josh Fox, David Levdansky, and Helen Slottje.

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June 21.

Watch this amazing video of Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace's global head, as he braves freezing water cannons to scale an Arctic oil rig. The footage reveals his brave personal stand against the madness of Arctic oil drilling.

Kumi currently remains in custody in a Greenlandic jail.

The Last Mountain, released June 2011, explores a critical energy battle in America's Appalachian heartland. A mining giant aims to explode a mountain for coal, while the community seeks to preserve it and build a wind farm. This film highlights a conflict affecting our collective energy future.

Find release dates and cities for *The Last Mountain*.

For more films, lectures, and speeches on high-risk energy alternatives, explore EarthSayers.tv's Special Collection.

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy alternative.

The American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) criticizes the film, arguing that Gasland is "flawed" in this video.

To form your own informed opinion, consider a wide range of sustainability voices, especially citizens experiencing fracking firsthand in their communities.

"My Water's On Fire Tonight" is a collaboration between Studio 20 NYU and ProPublica.org. This song is based on ProPublica's investigation into hydraulic fractured gas drilling, which can be read here.

Music was composed by David Holmes and Andrew Bean. David Holmes and Niel Bekker provided vocals and lyrics, while Adam Sakellarides and Lisa Rucker handled animation.

Fossil fuels have long powered human progress. As cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies diminish, we face a critical transition. While significant risks exist, there is still time to manage our shift to a post-carbon future.

For a deeper analysis of these challenges and potential solutions, find more information here: http://j.mp/PCReader

The energy crisis has prompted even die-hard environmentalists to reconsider nuclear power. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off, discussing its pros and cons. This thought-provoking discussion might even change your mind.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast from the TED Conference, featuring the world's leading thinkers and doers delivering the talk of their lives in 18 minutes.

In 2007, Amory Lovins, Chair and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute, testified before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

During his congressional testimony, Lovins warned against relying on nuclear energy as a primary solution to global warming.

Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear debunks myths promoted by nuclear power advocates. He details insoluble waste issues, routine radioactive emissions, the risk of catastrophic accidents, and the potential for plants to become terrorist weapons. Kamps also emphasizes the exorbitant costs associated with nuclear power.

While acknowledging that nuclear power does not contribute to global warming, Kamps argues its severe drawbacks make it an unsustainable energy solution.

The documentary "Haynesville" explores the momentous discovery of the largest natural gas field in the U.S. Louisiana backwoods. It delves into the ensuing boom and its impact on three lives.

A single mom defends her community's environmental protections, an African American preacher seeks to build a school with newfound riches, and a country boy grapples with losing his land versus becoming a millionaire. The film also examines the broader implications for the U.S. energy picture, as experts discuss a clean energy future and Haynesville's potential reserves.

To order the video, visit Amazon.

Alexander Van de Putte, a Senior Director and Operating Officer at PFC Energy International, discusses how "givens" and "wildcards" will influence future global energy needs.

He defines "givens" as low-uncertainty, high-impact events such as climate change, demographics, and hydrocarbon supply, all of which significantly affect energy production. "Wildcards," conversely, are low-probability, high-impact events that must be logical and explainable.

Van de Putte proposes the BRINKS nations (Brazil, Russia, Iraq, Nigeria, and Kazakhstan) and nuclear energy as the primary wildcards.