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Reimagining urban rooftops: green oasis On Top of Your World
Reimagining urban rooftops: green oasis On Top of Your World

From barren rooftops to vibrant urban oases—discover how cities worldwide are transforming unused roof space into lush, sustainable green havens for people and nature alike. Who are the green city pioneers?

NAture-Inspired Living: Blueprint for Design & style for the future
NAture-Inspired Living: Blueprint for Design & style for the future

Meet the future of sustainable living: how designers are turning to nature’s genius and digital innovation to create eco-friendly furniture solutions like the 3D-printed Ta.Tamu chair—where every detail is inspired by the elegance of the natural world

The Cost of “Green”: Restoring Balance between innovation & nature’s wisdom
The Cost of “Green”: Restoring Balance between innovation & nature’s wisdom

Discover the hidden costs of “green” progress and shift to solutions that honor nature’s wisdom and rhythms. Imagine a generative future where innovation and stewardship unite to restore our forests, ecosystems, and our connection to the Earth.

Kenya took a leadership role by temporarily suspending the Gates Foundation's immunity until Feb 5. As Kenya rolls out a vaccine program this week, resistance is high. Watch this full interview with people on the ground. Guests: Dr. Wahome Ngare, Shabnam Palesa Mohamed

Outdated UN?

We dream of an overarching body that makes #peace the #1 goal & keeps wars away. What can living organisms teach us about mechanisms and effectiveness of large inter/supranational institutions like the #UN?

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SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE: Utopia or Reality? Is green building a gimmick or the future of urban living? Experts weigh in.

THE CRYPTO QUESTION: Who Really Benefits? Unpack the big questions about regulation, control, and the future of digital currency.

SOIL HEALTH: Why Today’s Oranges Have Fewer Nutrients Explore how soil depletion affects our food and what nature-driven solutions can restore balance.

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When you have guests with different views in today’s polarized society, things can get heated!

CLIMATE CHANGE vs. CLIMATE DISASTER: Scientists Speak Out. Experts clarify the differences and discuss what really matters for our future.

ENERGY IDEOLOGIES: What Works and What Doesn’t? A lively debate on the realities and myths of today’s energy solutions.

BIOLOGY & GENDER: Science, Society, and the Sex Debate: Exploring the facts and controversies around sex, gender, and biology.

Should the U.S. Leave the WHO? A timely discussion on global health, sovereignty,

and America’s role in the World Health Organization.

One Nation Under God? Faith, Religion, and Politics: Watch a lively debate on the intersection of belief and governance in the U.S.

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Patch Adams’ Vision: Healing People and the Planet: How holistic health and compassion can transform both individuals and the environment. An idea whose time has finally come?

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Indigenous Wisdom: Rituals, ceremonies and a Deep Connection to the land.

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  • Being prepared is the best plan. We show how.

  • When pennies count

  • Eco-Societies are growing around the world. Tired of failing governments - people self-organize on their own terms. An example of Kenya.

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    David Merck

    SUSTAINABILITY EDITOR

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    DR JOHN PATTERSON

    SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION LEAD

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    KURT SCHNEID

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