This excerpt is from Professor Leif Wenar's January 27th presentation in Seattle. The full speech is available here. Wenar is the author of Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World.

He holds the Chair of Philosophy & Law at Kings College London, where he has worked since 1997. A Stanford alumnus, he completed his doctoral thesis at Harvard with John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and T.M. Scanlon.

This excerpt was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability. Learn more and get involved in the Clean Trade movement at cleantrade.org.

This excerpt features Leif Wenar's January 27, 2016 speech, drawing from his book, "Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World."

Curated by Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, this piece explores themes like 'Might Makes Right.' For further details, visit the Clean Trade site: http://bit.ly/mightnotright.

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established in 2003, is a control system designed to authenticate diamond provenance. Founded to end the trade of "blood diamonds" that funded conflicts in the late 1990s, it now includes over 49 members (including the European Community). These members adhere to strict regulations to verifiably track the legitimate origin of each diamond.

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is a not-for-profit organization focused on setting standards and certification. Its Chain-of-Custody Certification for precious metals supports ethical initiatives, providing benefits to members and stakeholders.

*Painted Nails* explores the hidden dangers faced by nail salon workers. It highlights Van Nguren, a Vietnamese worker whose health problems, including miscarriages, resulted from toxic chemicals. She courageously became the first worker in over 30 years to testify in Congress against the cosmetic industry.

The film immerses viewers in Van Hoang's bustling San Francisco salon, a vibrant community for diverse women. Clients enjoy unique acrylic designs and a caring environment, proudly displaying their identity.

Produced by Dianne Griffen and Nhung Pham. Learn more at paintednailsmovie.com.

This text, published on February 10, 2016, summarizes remarks made by Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence. Her statements were recorded on February 6, 2016, at the Progressive Congress 2016.

Rep. Lawrence asserted that the Flint water crisis is a symptom of a larger, neglected infrastructure crisis. She highlighted that this systemic issue primarily impacts the country's poorest communities.

Climate One interviewed Dr. Renee Lertzman on February 10, 2016, to discuss the presence of heroes and villains within the climate narrative.

Dr. Lertzman, whose work can be explored further at reneelertzman.com, is the author of *Environmental Melancholia: Psychoanalytic dimensions of engagement*. The book is available on Amazon and at local bookstores.

Ethical consumption, encompassing "buy local," "buy green," and "buy organic," raises significant moral questions. This lecture explores how consumption became imbued with right and wrong, and the effectiveness of the ethical-consumption movement in influencing market behavior.

This discussion is part of the Ideas Matter lecture series. A joint project of Boston Review and MIT's Political Science Department, the series brings together writers, experts, and practitioners for substantive debate on contemporary challenges.

Geeta Aiyer, a sustainable investing entrepreneur and Founder and President of Boston Common Asset Management, has received the seventh-annual Joan Bavaria Award for Building Sustainability into the Capital Markets.

The award announcement was made at the Ceres Conference 2015.

Sustaining agricultural productivity amidst population growth, climate change, water scarcity, and declining soil health presents a daunting global challenge. California, currently in its fourth year of severe drought, serves as ground zero for these unprecedented pressures on farmers and supply chains. This plenary uses California as a case study to highlight key strategies and tough choices for feeding the world's seven billion people while preserving the planet.

Speakers include Brooke Barton (Senior Program Director, Water Program, Ceres), Dennis Dimick (Executive Editor, Environment, National Geographic Magazine), Janet Ranganathan (Vice President for Science and Research, World Resources Institute), and J. Miles Reiter (Chairman, Driscoll's Inc.).

Dame Ellen MacArthur, a record-breaking yachtswoman, shares her inspiring journey. Her solo global sailing experience underscored the critical need for resource management, mirroring humanity's broader challenge.

She transitioned into an international champion for the circular economy. This system change advocates retaining the value of vital, finite resources, moving away from one-way consumption models.

Her presentation is followed by a Q&A with Jack Ehnes, CEO of the California State Teachers Retirement System and a Ceres Board member.

Published on June 23, 2015, this content features EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy's keynote address at the Ceres Conference 2015.

McCarthy discussed the Clean Power Plan, climate change, and the crucial role businesses and investors play in transitioning to a clean energy economy.

Ceres and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released "Mapping the Gap: The Road from Paris," a report exploring how to finance the global clean energy transition. Michael Liebreich (BNEF) presented its findings at the 2016 Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the U.N. headquarters in NYC.

The report reveals a significant $12.1 trillion global renewable energy investment opportunity in the electric sector over the next 25 years.

Download the full report and learn about Ceres' Clean Trillion initiative. Explore details on the Investor Summit on Climate Risk.

Paul Morrell, OBE, addresses critical challenges facing built environment professions, emphasizing the need for adaptability. He advocates for collaborative reforms in sector structure, education, policy, and accountability to enhance efficiency and societal value.

Many institutions, rooted in Victorian principles, struggle in today's world of technological shifts, blurring professional lines, and a discerning public. Morrell questions how they can update their past to remain relevant.

He highlights a critical "performance gap": buildings often fail to deliver on promises of health, well-being, and low-carbon impact, a systemic failure of the professions to address.

The University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum 2014, published August 6, 2014, featured three lectures. Jason Swartwood, a philosophy doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota, explored how wisdom is defined and recognized.

Sayuri Hayakawa from the University of Chicago Psychology Department discussed how bilingualism and language influence cognition. She noted that a lack of expertise can sometimes enhance creativity and lead to wiser decisions.

Guilherme Albieri of SUNY presented on wisdom's relationship to academic and clinical success. He highlighted that wise individuals possess superior self-regulatory and interpersonal skills, which mediate their interaction with the environment.

This excerpt features an interview with Aleut elder Larry Merculieff from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Merculieff critiques the term "sustainability," advocating for humanity's inherent intelligence to live in alignment with all creation.

This series, "Native Perspectives on Sustainability," is produced by David Hall of Portland State University.

This panel discussion, presented on November 4, 2005, and published April 9, 2015, examines Portland's evolving approach to homelessness. It contrasts Mayor Bud Clark's 1985 "12-Point Plan" with the city's 2005 "10-Year Plan to End Homelessness," questioning how strategies have changed and why new outcomes are anticipated.

Moderated by Gretchen Kafoury (former city commissioner and Portland State University faculty), the panel featured three key community leaders. Erik Sten, City Commissioner, discussed the city's program. Genevieve Nelson, co-founder of Sisters of The Road, shared insights from a survey of 400 homeless individuals. Lisa Schroeder, a business owner and co-chair of the Downtown Retail Council, provided the downtown business perspective.

On October 23, 2009, City Club welcomed former Oregon Board of Higher Education members Kirby Dyess, John von Schlagell, and Donald Blair.

Appointed by Governor Kulongoski in 2004, they served until 2008, tasked with creating an innovative, entrepreneurial system to stabilize university income and costs. They discussed their experiences and how outdated organizational structures reportedly hindered their ability to achieve these higher education goals.

A local news story provides further context: Higher Education Leaders Say Structures Hindered Goals.

Recycle your old electronics responsibly instead of discarding them. These devices contain valuable materials, and recycling them is an easy way to reduce your environmental footprint and potentially earn some cash.

This initiative, "Recycle Electronics Responsibly," was produced by Molly Wood and Rebekah Fergusson for The New York Times. Read the full story here.

John Lloyd, the mind behind QI and Blackadder, poses a fundamental question: what do we truly need to know? He challenges our understanding of essential knowledge, what to teach children, and whether intelligence is overrated. Watch his full talk, "General Ignorance," here.

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Mary Robinson founded the Foundation bearing her name, dedicated to climate justice for vulnerable, marginalized populations worldwide. She served as President of Ireland (1990-1997) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002).

A member of the Elders and the Club of Madrid, Robinson has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2013, she was appointed UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa, and her memoir, *Everybody Matters*, was published.