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Recommended Resources: Today's recommended resources all evolve around the topic of "sustainable finance and business practices": http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_tudor_jones_ii_why_we_need_to_rethink_capitalism ...Paul Tudor, hedge fund manager and philanthropist, shares his thoughts on the concept of "justness" in the realm of capitalism. --     http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_metcalfe_a_provocative_way_to_finance_the_fight_against_climate_change ...In this delightfully wonky talk, financial expert Michael Metcalfe suggests we can use an unconventional monetary tool to fund a global commitment to a green future. -- http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_howard_let_s_go_all_in_on_selling_sustainability “Sustainability has gone from a nice-to-do to a must-do.” Steve Howard, the chief sustainability officer at a megastore, talks about his quest to sell eco-friendly materials and practices — b...

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Recommended Resources: Today's recommended resources all evolve around the topic of "working with nature": https://soundcloud.com/user-193856180/earth-repair-radio-001-rhamis-kent    ...a great talk radio episode discussing the reversal of land degradation using permaculture ideals. -- http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_laskey_how_behavioral_science_can_lower_your_energy_bill ...an inspiring discussion presented by Alex Laskey on how a wierd quirk of human nature can be used to make us all better, wiser energy users - with lower energy bills. I like the concept of this talk very much and proves how positive reinforcement followed by peer pressure can definitely change the world, one individual at a time.   -- http://commonland.com/en      ...a fantastic resource for examples and tips on turning degraded land into thriving green spaces where communities can grow along with the economy.  ...