13 - Climate Action

A feature interview with Truthout, an organization which works to spark action through investigative reporting and critical analysis to reveal systemic injustice and provide a platform for transformative ideas. In this shorter version of the ideas presented in his book World Poverty and Human Rights) Dr. Pogge points out that social rules imposed by countries and corporations with vested interests are susceptible to moral analysis, and that we who elect and fund these governments are not just innocent bystanders. (See also a summary of Dr. Pogge’s presentation at our 2013 conference at the UN. The Report is on our website)

Founded by chef Alice Waters to assist educators worldwide in building and sharing an edible education curriculum. Provides 3-5 days on site professional development w/ongoing coaching and planning assistance, and a site license to their Curriculum Resource Center, a subscription based digital library of resources with lesson plans tied to common core standards.  Info at Edible Schoolyard

The Earth Institute at Columbia University Publishes a guide to educational programs on the environment and sustainable development, an annual report on the state of the planet, and The Economist Magazine