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A curated collection of authentic stories of impact, highlighting brand innovation and progress towards sustainability.

OHANA Festival

Storytellers in The Cove amplifies environmental awareness through an eclectic panel of conservationists, activists, and professional surfers bound by a common love for the ocean and the planet.

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Farming For Freedom: San Diego’s Refugee Farmers Battle For Autonomy

Amidst a myriad of chaos, community members rally behind refugee farmers fighting to stay at New Roots Farm.

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Guardians Of Aotearoa: New Zealand's Quest For A Predator-Free Paradise

Montana Denton

In New Zealand, an ambitious conservation initiative seeks to restore ecological balance by eradicating invasive predators.

The World’s A Stage, And Zapatista Women Are Writing Their Own Story

Lorena Bally

Zapatista women are bringing new life to 30 years of Indigenous resistance.

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Invasive to Plate: Maine’s Green Crab Revolution

Montana Denton

Mike Masi and his team are spearheading efforts to turn invasive green crabs from a nuisance into a nourishing food source.

Lithium Mining Is Headed To Nevada, And Native Land Will Pay The Price

Lorena Bally

In a battle against lithium mining, the Paiute and Shoshone tribes are prepared to take on mineral giants to protect Thacker Pass.

It’s Not The End Of The World—The Case For Climate Optimism

Monthana Denton

These climate scientists, authors, and advocates are looking towards data-driven optimism, offering a new take on the intersection of climate science and the future of our planet.

What Happened To The Community Affected By The Dakota Access Pipeline?

Lorena Bally

The NODAPL campaign changed nothing for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Seven years later, they continue resisting.

How Much Plastic Is Actually In The Ocean?

Jake Howard

The simple answer is a lot. Thankfully there are things we can all do to make a difference.

Project Hiu: Reshaping The Future Of Lombok's Fisheries

Montana Denton

By turning fishermen into stewards of the ocean, Project Hiu is helping communities in Lombok, Indonesia create a more sustainable future for their fisheries.

True American Horror Stories: Climate Edition

Montana Denton

A look at three terrifying disasters of 2023 shows us that confronting our climate demons requires unwavering courage and action.

Sacred Water Speaks

Lorena Bally

Diné communities of Black Mesa demand the proper reclamation of land and water after 50 years of mining.

Black Mesa Resistance In Hopi Partitioned Lands

Lorena Bally

Diné families refuse displacement from their ancestral homes in unconventional ways.

Thirst For Justice

Lorena Bally

The Diné fight for water sovereignty throughout a history of displacement, corporate pollution, and climate change.

Healing The Sacred Bond

Lorena Bally

The restoration of water sovereignty through Indigenous wisdom in the Americas.

Drawing Data: A Conversation With Climate Artist Jill Pelto

Montana Denton

Climate artist and glacial scientist Jill Pelto draws her own conclusions about climate storytelling.

Florida’s Hot Water, Marine Heat Waves And Why Rising Ocean Temps Mean Trouble

Jake Howard

This summer ocean temps in Florida topped 101 degrees, but this potential world record could just be a harbinger of worse to come.

Harnessing The Co-Benefits Of Water In South Africa

Anneka Williams

The lack of water in schools in South Africa jeopardizes the educations of thousands of students. AMANZI is working to change that.

The Nuclear Waste Dump On My Beach

Jake Howard

Shuttered for over a decade, what happens to the nuclear waste at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in Southern California, and what does it mean for one of America’s premier surf zones?

From A Moonshot To Reality: The Story Of MoonPads

Montana Denton

Dedicated to a lifetime of international environmental and educational initiatives, one entrepreneur set out to dismantle period poverty by creating sustainable menstrual products.

What We Can Learn From The African Diaspora

Kiara Manns

Sustaining The Celebration Of Culture

ReGeneration With We The General Public

Victoria Lewis

A future where fashion is redefined by a regenerative lifestyle.

Livelihoods And Landscapes Behind Agave Spirits

Anneka Williams

Margaritas are one of the most popular cocktails in the country, yet few of us consider the environmental impacts of tequila and mezcal production.

Nature Is For Everyone

Montana Denton

Diversifying the outdoors is making nature more accessible to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, differently abled, and historically underrepresented communities.

Diving In: Kelp Forests And Ocean Conservation With Faine Loubser

Montana Denton

South African freediver Faine Loubser explores the underwater world of kelp forests and the importance of storytelling for their survival.

Fighting For Sustainable Infrastructure In Puerto Rico

Kiara Manns

How Puerto Ricans are moving towards sustainability as a community

What Does This Year’s Snowpack Mean For Lake Powell And Glen Canyon?

Anneka Williams

A heavy snowpack is expected to lead to more water flowing into Lake Powell. But will it actually make a difference for the drought-stricken reservoir?

Passing The Test: The Ethics Of Animal Testing

Montana Denton

Humans have a long history of testing on animals for their own gain, but long-overdue legal protection for laboratory animals is slowly getting stronger.

Using Algae To Replace Petroleum In The Outdoor Industry

Anneka Williams

The outdoor industry has the potential to replace traditional, petroleum-based materials with bio-based alternatives.

Erewhon And Its Customers Do Sustainability A Disservice

Danny Schleien

L.A.-Based Luxury Grocer Erewhon Appears To Have A Similar Mission And Clientele To Tesla. But Brands Like Erewhon Are Simply A Veneer That Allows Wealthy, Privileged Customers To Exacerbate Existing Inequities That Take Sustainability Backward Rather Than Forward.

The Intag Valley: The Defender Of Life

Jamie Johnson

The Intag Valley, vastly biodiverse and a cultural mecca, has become a hotspot for mining expeditions. Resistance and protest has been growing amongst locals for decades, but the fight for their land’s protection is nowhere near finished.

It's High Time To Get Conventional Lawn Care Equipment Off Our Lawns

Danny Schleien

Conventional lawn care machines produce several harms, from noise to pollution to threatened biodiversity. Replacing them with electric machines is long overdue.

Can Package-Free Grocery Stores Offer A Solution To The Plastic Problem?

Kiara Manns

Local retailers are taking steps to change how the plastic-heavy grocery industry operates.

Pumas, People, And Safe Highway Passage: The Case For Rewilding

Montana Denton

Reversing urbanization is a gargantuan task, but responsible rewilding efforts can offer the potential of a peaceful coexistence between humans and their environment.

Women Of The Water

Montana Denton

Dr. Sylvia Earle’s decades of groundbreaking marine research and redefining gender stereotypes has set the stage for the next generation of ocean activists.

Put Your Money To Work For Both You And The Planet

Danny Schleien

While the carbon footprint conversation is often framed around consumption, your investments are just as important in terms of making more planet-friendly choices.

Wasted* On Purpose: Developing More Sustainable Human Waste Management Practices

Anneka Williams

Wasted* is bolstering climate resilience and recycling nutrients in the portable waste industry.

What You Should Know About US Agricultural Policies

Kiara Manns

The importance of building environmental awareness through policy and campaigns.

Past, Present, Future Collide In Laguna Beach

Jake Howard

From the jump, Laguna Beach has been a melting pot of indigenous culture, the pioneering spirit and creative eccentricity.

Aviation Industry Is Leveraging Innovation To Go Sustainable

Danny Schleien

Airliners worldwide are looking down the runway at a fossil-free future. Innovative technologies ranging from battery power to sustainable aviation fuel to green hydrogen promise to help meet a global goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Can Eco-Consumerism Fix The Overconsumption Nightmare?

Kiara Manns

Capitalism and consumption have led to devastating effects on the planet and people.

Lenses Of Change

Adam Trout Traubman

Environmental activism seen through a lens has the ability to speak louder than words.

This Home Is Your Home: The Case For Community, Environmental Consciousness, And Ecovillages

Montana Denton

Around the world, people are rejecting excessive materialism and voracious consumption in favor of a slower and smaller scale of life. In reconnecting to a harmonious planet, ecovillages are the latest experiment in the search for a utopian society.

Silencing The Shepherd

Fid Thompson

What happens when activist voices are silenced? Two lifelong environmental activists respond in their own unique way.

The Legacy Of Five Summer Stories And The Evolution Of Filmmaking

Jamie Johnson

The 50th Anniversary of Five Summer Stories showcases the evolution of film in the last century.

Indigenous Voices Sustaining California’s Past And Future

Madison Wilson

Indigenous voices share stories of protecting the places and ecosystems we love from harm.

Turning Trash Into A Home: The Earthship Movement Is Just Taking Off

Montana Denton

Michael Reynolds’ radical Earthship architecture was initially perceived as junk but amidst growing environmental concern, his principles of sustainable home design have never been more relevant.

Hydrogen Is The Golden Goose Of Clean Energy

Danny Schleien

Clean hydrogen could go a long way toward decarbonizing some of the trickiest parts of the global economy.

Follow The Light To Surf Photography Greatness

Jamie Tierney

A foundation that’s launched countless careers, honors the legacy of Larry “Flame” Moore.

Short-Lived Pollutants: Why Is It So Crucial To Reduce Their Prevalence?

Danny Schleien

Reducing The Prevalence Of Short-Lived Pollutants Would Be A Massive Win For The Planet.

Palm Oil: A Dangerous Dependency

Kiara Manns

How can palm oil be produced sustainably and reduce the negative impact on the environment?

Climbing The Summit: Storytelling Through Film Reawakens Biocentrism

Jake Howard

Through documenting and celebrating mountain, surfing and other outdoor adventures, a new era of filmmakers are celebrating the magic of life.

Are GMOs Friend Or Foe?

Kiara Manns

Understanding GMOs can help determine if their presence in our food supply does more harm than good.

Sewstainability: Craft Of Upcycling Gives New Purpose To Old Material

Desneige Roy

Project Vermont is paving the way for an intentional paradigm of apparel known as slow fashion.

Combining Solar Energy And Agriculture Can Help Plants, Power, And People

Danny Schleien

Agrivoltaics - the combination of solar energy and agriculture on the same plot of land - kills multiple birds with one stone. It allows for more solar energy, more sustainable food production, and the conservation of precious land and water resources.

The Rob Machado Foundation

Adam Trout Traubman

Rob Machado Went From Surfing Waves To Making Change As He Finds His Place Helping The Environment One Plastic Bottle (Or Lack Of) At A Time.

California’s New Plastics Pollution Law Is A Harbinger Of What’s To Come

Danny Schleien

As plastic waste legislation becomes more critical and sees further adoption around the world, it’s worth understanding California’s new law–what led to its passage, what inspired its design, what concerns it has raised, and why it is well-timed.

Mountains, Waves And Movies

Jake Howard

Coast Film and Music Festival showcases adventure films in one action-packed weekend.

Surfing Is Activism

Jake Howard

From Hawaiians battling for sovereignty to standing up for the health of the planet, surfers have been fighting the good fight since the beginning.

The Debate Over Nuclear Power Reflects Bigger Questions About A Decarbonized Future

Danny Schleien

A series of highly publicized nuclear power plant accidents have stalled nuclear’s expansion at various times. But as the climate crisis has worsened and technological developments have made nuclear power generation safer and more reliable than ever before, the tide is turning on nuclear power.

Sustainable Practices Can Transform Cattle Production Into A Force For Good

Sometimes, cattle production can get a bad rap, especially when it's done at scale. But a few key fixes can transform cattle production into a healthy, more environmentally friendly system that benefits everyone involved.

Building A Better Beef Supply Chain

The beef industry status quo benefits a few dominant players. Industry advisor Steve Polski at Live Better Beef sees a complementary and more sustainable way of doing beef business.

Oysters: A Dive Into Bivalve Aquaculture

Kiara Manns

Oyster repopulation may be key to restoring ocean health.

Vegetable Oils: Two Sides of the Climate Crisis Spectrum

Kiara Manns

Where do cooking oils fall in the conversation of health

Resource Management And Charging Infrastructure Pose Roadblocks To The EV Transition

Danny Schleien

A transition this fast and this global for a technology as fundamental as the automobile has never really been done before. Nonetheless, we can apply lessons learned from previous successful transitions - of EVs and other technologies - to the ongoing EV revolution.

Uncovering Surfing’s Forgotten Roots

Jake Howard

Disrupting commonly held beliefs, Hawaii may not exactly be the “birthplace” of surfing.

Revolutionizing Sustainability With Mycelium

Kiara Manns

Part II: How Mycelium May Be The Solution In Creating Products That Are Compostable, Sustainable, And Low-Carbon.

The Power Of Fungi

Timo Mendez

Part I: How Mycoremediation Can Change The Polluted World As We Know It

Patagonia Is Going Big On Climate Change By Going Purpose

Danny Schleien

Yvon Chouinard’s decision to direct Patagonia’s profits toward environmental causes reflects a long-standing commitment to protect the planet while making money. This latest purpose-driven move could inspire a broad shift in how companies structure themselves in more planet-friendly ways for the common good as the climate crisis calls into question the current system of unbridled capitalism that has set the world on fire.

Smarter Fishing, More Sustainable Future

Jake Howard

Why sustainable fishing efforts, especially groundfish, are increasingly more important in the 21 Century.

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A Music Festival To Be Proud Of

Jake Howard

How sustainability and social accountability became a driving force at the annual Ohana Festival.

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How An L.A. Based Apparel Brand Is Modeling Clean Fashion

Danny Schleien

Globalization and industrialization have enabled the rise of fast fashion, but cheap clothes come at a high cost that brands like MATE the Label are looking to eliminate as they move the fashion industry forward.

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Sourcing Sustainable Cotton

Kiara Manns

Is it possible for consumers to find clean, sustainable clothing from reliable sources?

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Responding To The Water Crisis

Kiara Manns

Is there a solution for tap water to be both healthy and sustainable?

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The Market Crash Won’t Affect Sustainability As Much As You Might Think

Danny Schleien

The long-term economic trends that will push the world away from fossil fuels are not tied to short-term issues like the ongoing supply chain crisis. What matters most is the continued improvement and cost declines of renewable energy technologies.

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Painting An Edible Urban Landscape

Valentina Scaife

Exploring An Urban Oasis: The Ecology Center

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How Greenwashing Distorts The Economic Push Toward Sustainability

Danny Schleien

As the business community steps up to the plate of climate action, repeated instances of so-called greenwashing threaten to erode consumer trust in sustainability. Fortunately, there are tried-and-true ways for businesses to avoid greenwashing.

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The Art Of Breaking Bread And Sharing The Surplus

Valentina Scaife

Exploring An Urban Oasis: The Ecology Center With Johnathan Zaidman

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What You Need To Know From The Latest Major Climate Reports

Danny Schleien

The latest batch of reports from the world’s leading scientific body on climate change reinforces how much work we must do to restore the health of our planet.

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Nothing Comes From Nothing

Valentina Scaife

Exploring An Urban Oasis: The Ecology Center With Gregory Foster.

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Fighting The Drive-Thru Dilemma

Kiara Manns

How the Slow Food Movement is combating the threats of fast food.

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The Flaws Of Today’s Industrial Food System

Danny Schleien

How today’s industrial food system has unleashed a host of harms on our economy, our health, and our planet.

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Is Dairy The Problem Or The Solution?

Kiara Manns

Pasteurized, raw, or plant-based—which milk variety is the best for our health and the planet?

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The Mass Production And Industrialization Of Corn

Kiara Manns

Is There Such a Thing as Sustainable Corn? The environmental impact of growing corn, and how it contributes to our environment.

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The Past, Present, And Future Of Crypto's Environmental Impact

Danny Schleien

Why crypto is so environmentally destructive and how its decarbonization will mirror the global transition away from fossil fuels.

10 min

How The Circular Economy Could Reshape Society And The Environment

Danny Schelein

A circular economy presents an inclusive and less environmentally destructive alternative to our planet.

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Why Heat Pumps Could Become A Hot Commodity

Danny Schleien

Heat pumps are a superior alternative to conventional heating systems that could reach much higher levels of global adoption given their energy efficiency and lower operating costs

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The Roots, Impacts, And Solutions Of Environmental Justice

Danny Schelein

A growing awareness of environmental degradation has catalyzed the environmental justice movement, which seeks to mitigate racial disparities to ensure an equitable transition away from fossil fuels.

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Regenerative Agriculture Is A Thing Of The Past

Valentina Scaife

Exploring An Urban Oasis: The Ecology Center With Evan Marks

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The Promise Of Tomorrow's Sustainable Food System

Danny Schleien

How tomorrow’s sustainable food system presents an opportunity to correct each of industrial agriculture’s flaws.

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Stopping The Wave Of Plastic Waste

Danny Schleien

A New Earth Project is transforming the packaging industry with sustainable innovation to raise awareness on the plastic crisis and leave the world a better place for the next generation.

9 min

How Our Plastics Addiction Is Choking The Planet

Danny Schleien

The plastics crisis is increasingly urgent and solving it requires major economic and environmental shifts.

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The Cedar Solution For Climate Change

Kiara Manns

A look into how the responsible production of certified cedar can alleviate carbon emissions and provide long-lasting homes, furniture, and products.

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Mergers & Acquisition Activity

Danny Schleien

A combination of factors both timeless and timely is contributing to strong M&A activities as companies look to bolster their sustainability bona fides and adapt to new ways of doing business.

10 min

Do Meal Kit Services Belong To The Sustainability Movement?

Kiara Nicole Manns

What exactly is the environmental impact of popular brands like Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and Daily Harvest?

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Why Sustainable Fashion Matters

Kiara Manns

Weaving The Hem Of Sustainability Into Fashion

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A New Wave Of Sustainable Coffee Culture

Valentina Scaife

Southern California is officially on the map.

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Sea Kelp

Kiara Nicole Manns

A deep dive into the Sequoia of the Sea and the environmental benefits it has to our planet.

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Sustainable Viticulture

Valentina Scaife

Redefining “organic” wine with Bill Wolf

A Deep Dive Into Bamboo

Kiara Nicole Manns

Incorporating bamboo into our daily lives may be the key to effortless sustainability.

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Sustainable Farms Deliver More Plant Varieties

There are 30,000 edible plant species existing on Earth, yet only 30 varieties make up most of our diet.

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Protection Is Purpose, One Wave At A Time

Ramon Navarro harnesses his passion for surfing to protect the ocean’s ecosystems.

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Access, Inclusivity And The Indigenous Surf

Native Like Water brings Indigenous communities back to the ocean through exploration, education and riding waves.

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Saving The Surf: In Conversation With Big Wave Legends, Ramón Navarro And Greg Long

The Momentum reporter and writer, Jake Howard, sat down with renowned big wave surfers and longtime friends, Greg Long and Ramón Navarro, to discuss chasing seismic slabs and their cooperation for coastal conservation.

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Connecting The Dots With Charles Adler

In an exclusive interview, Charles Adler opened his world of art curation and design across an array of mediums.

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From Designer To Curator, Charles Adler Has An Eye For Art

Charles Adler adds a unique element of design back into the artistic landscape.

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A San Onofre Legacy: Community Empowerment And The Trestles

Trestles Campaign saved the beach and surrounding lands from devastating construction– with the help of the community, the legacy of this beach will be preserved.

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Capturing The Heart And Soul Of San Onofre With Steve Long

Journalist Jake Howard sits with Steve Long at the Ohana Festival to share the rich history of San Onofre and gives insight on what the future holds.

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A Look At Surfrider’s Continuous Efforts To End Offshore Drilling

On October 1, 2021 Amplify Energy Corporation was the cause of the horrific oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach, California. A year later, Surfrider speaks at the 2022 Ohana Festival about their contribution and the impacts the spill has on the environment.

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Bob Forrest’s “Don’t Die” Podcast: The Importance of Humor And The Strength Not To Die

Bob Forrest, Chuk Davis and Mike Martt discuss their struggles with addiction and how they use their humor and podcast platform to show support to other addicts– featuring Project RED.

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Vitalogy Foundation: The Ultimate Advocate For People And The Planet

Vitalogy Foundation has enhanced conservation and advocacy since 2006 through models of direct giving towards projects for human welfare and the environment.

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United In Knowledge And Standing Together As Branches From The Same Tree

Members of the Iipay Nation, Pauma Reservation, and the Acjachemen Nation are vital to American history and can teach society the importance of inclusivity while moving forward as a nation.

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Music Can Inspire Activism And Change

The Ohana Festival bridges the gap between music and activism, inspiring change through the lens of storytelling’s greatest legends.

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Ohana Fest Opening Ceremony

Members of the Iipay Nation, Pauma Reservation, Acjachemen Nation, and Hawaiian Natives blessed the stage through song, dance, and prayers in the welcoming of the three day long Ohana Festival.

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