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After a powerful series of conversations recorded at the EarthX Conference in Dallas, Texas, Forces for Nature host, Crystal DiMiceli, is taking this moment to pause, reflect, and share what she's carrying forward as the season ends.

In this solo episode, she talks about the common themes that emerged across the EarthX series, the value of having all stakeholders in the room—even those we may not always agree with—and why it’s okay to hold complexity in this moment. She also offers some gentle questions to help you stay grounded and engaged as we face both political and environmental challenges alongside a sneak peak as to what she will be up to in the coming months.

EarthX is more than just a conference—it’s a space for unlikely alliances, which leads to real, on-the-ground hope. If you're intrigued to check out the conference for yourself, go to https://earthx.org/

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When you think of ocean conservation, coral reefs likely come to mind. But what if the real unsung hero of the sea is something far less glamorous—and far more vital? Filmmaker Adam Hussain brings us into the underwater world of kelp forests in his upcoming documentary Seaforestation. These underwater ecosystems cover more area than coral reefs, support an astonishing range of marine life, and play a quiet but powerful role in fighting climate change.

Adam shares surprising facts—like how kelp forests could be worth more than the Great Barrier Reef in economic value—and tells stories from the field, including sea lions hopping aboard boats and witnessing the last 5% of Tasmania’s once-vast giant kelp forests. If you've ever dismissed seaweed as just ocean salad, this episode might just change your mind.

Highlights:

• Why kelp is critical to coastal ecosystems and climate stability?
• What’s threatening these forests—and it’s not just one thing?
• How scientists are using “assisted adaptation” to help kelp survive warming oceans?

What YOU Can Do

• Most people don’t even know kelp forests exist, let alone how important they are. Just talking about what you learned in this episode can spark awareness and curiosity.
• Companies that farm seaweed responsibly (rather than harvesting it from the wild) are helping create demand for sustainable ocean industries. Look for packaging and food products made from farmed seaweed.
• Ocean warming is one of the biggest threats to kelp. Cutting back on emissions—from energy use to transportation to food choices—can make a difference at scale.

Resources

• Seaforestation movie

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This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!

What if the way we approach learning could shape not just our own success, but the future of our planet? In this episode, I sit down with James Keyes—former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster—who believes that education isn’t just about getting a degree; it’s the key to freedom, progress, and solving some of our biggest challenges. But here’s the catch: many of us stop actively learning after school, relying instead on the information that already fits our worldview. That’s where we get stuck.

In this conversation, we explore how fear is weaponized to keep people divided, why knowledge alone isn’t enough to change minds, and how we can shift the way we communicate environmental solutions to be more inviting, less polarizing, and ultimately more effective.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, an activist, or simply someone who wants to engage more critically with the world, this episode will challenge how you think about learning, decision-making, and even the way you advocate for change.

Highlights

• Why fear—not lack of information—is at the root of many societal and environmental challenges.
• How militant ignorance keeps people from seeing solutions (and how to avoid falling into that trap ourselves).
• The three skills you actually need to be a lifelong learner—far beyond the classroom.

What YOU Can Do

• Challenge your own biases: Are you truly open to new perspectives, or just reinforcing what you already believe?
• Shift your messaging: When advocating for change, focus on shared values and opportunities rather than battles and division.
• Reignite your curiosity: Instead of assuming you already know the answer, start asking why more often.

Resources

• Education is Freedom: The Future is in Your Hands by James Keyes.
• Jame's website
• James Keyes’ TEDx Talk on the power of learning

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