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The 1965 Watts Riots Remembered

As LA marks the 50th anniversary of the Watts Riots, Saul Gonzalez goes to the community and meets people with vivid memories of the unrest.

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‘Āina: For the Environmental Crisis on the Island of Kauai — and the Island of Earth

‘Āina means “That Which Feeds Us” in Hawaiian.

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Turning Plastic from the Sea into Art

Explore maritime crafts that have existed in many coastal and island cultures around the world—using what the sea provides.

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Bike Polo Makes Its Way from Seattle to SF

Bike Polo started in Seattle in 1999 and is now a worldwide sport.

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‘Krazy’ Left Coast Origin of The Wave

On October 15, 1981, Krazy George Henderson introduced the world to The Wave.

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Exploring The Great Bear Rainforest

From sea to sky, we travelled on fishing boats, kayaks, floatplanes and helicopters.

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Growth is Not Enough: What Should Economies Be Aimed At?

Economist Kate Raworth explains why wealth cannot be achieved by national economies that are aimed only at growth.

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A Portrait of the Oregon Coast Through the Eyes of Those Who Live There

Why do so many people consider the Oregon coast to be not just special, but sacred?

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Making the Cut: Why Choosing the Right Surgeon Matters Even More Than You Know

The complication rates of nearly 17,000 surgeons nationwide.

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Facing Our Dual Crises of Economy & Ecology

In this video from The Next System Project, economist Juliet Schor correctly points out the dual crisis of our current economic system: extreme economic deprivation and extreme environmental degredation.