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By taking a deep dive into our planet’s history, we might be able to find solutions to its current problems, such as the destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems.

The Paleontological Research Institution looks at old fossils to try to find new answers.

Find out how your donation can fund crucial research that can give us insight into the long-term effects of conservation.

Want to support the Paleontological Research Institution? https://www.priweb.org/ 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/why-paleontology-might-hold-the-key-toimproving-conservation-and-restoration

We share a staggering 98%of our DNA with gorillas. Our close cousins exhibit many of our behaviours, live in similarly complex social structures and have been seen using tools. Tragically, gorillas are also endangered.

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is dedicated to their conservation.

Find out how your donation can help protect gorillas and the human communities living near them.

Want to support the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund? https://gorillafund.org 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/by-saving-gorillas-we-are-saving-ourselves---why-conservation-matters

Sustainability is hard to define and means different things to different people. 

Sustainable Growth Associates believe sustainability is about working towards the vision of a world we would like to live in. They want to see as many businesses as possible develop positively and proactively with that vision in mind.

Find out about the exciting sustainability goals they are helping companies achieve.

Want to support Sustainable Growth Associates & The Natural Step? http://www.sg-associates.eu/ https://www.thenaturalstep.de or http://thenaturalstep.org 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-sustainable-development-can-futureproof-your-company

Have you ever felt blocked in pursuit of a vision or idea? We are often met with bureaucratic barriers before we have the chance to actualize our passions, but we can work to change this. 

The Beacon Center of Tennessee empowers local people to take control of their lives in order to pursue their unique dreams. 

Find out how you can strive for individual liberty and open opportunities.

Want to support The Beacon Center of Tennessee? https://www.beacontn.org/ 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/prioritizing-public-policy-over-politics

Almost 20 percent of the US population is Latino. But there’s a distinct lack of Hispanic female voices and influential Latina leaders shaping wider society. Sadly, women of all ages remain marginalized.

Adelante Mujeres seeks to change this by educating and empowering low-income Latinas in the US state of Oregon.

Find out how you can help disadvantaged migrants become fully participating members of their community.

Want to support Adelante Mujeres? https://www.adelantemujeres.org/ 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/helping-latina-women-in-oregon-make-positive-societal-change

A million plant and animal species are at serious risk of extinction. Some could disappear within a decade. It’s crucial that we protect animal habitats and champion biodiversity if we want the natural world to thrive.

Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of North America’s natural flora and fauna.

Find out about the legal safeguards looking after animals at risk of habitat loss.

Want to support Defenders of Wildlife? https://defenders.org 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-can-we-save-americas-native-wildlife-from-extinction

The world will run out of fossil fuels before the end of this century. Luckily, we’ve been making huge scientific strides towards a more sustainable planet.

The Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy promotes the uptake of renewable power sources.

Find out why clean energy is a viable solution we should tap into today, not just some time in the future.

Want to support Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy? https://www.folkecenter.net

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/why-should-we-seriously-consider-renewable-energy-over-fossil-fuels

In this era of fast and processed foods, it is vitally important to remember the age-old idioms of ‘you are what you eat’ and ‘healthy body, healthy mind.’ Food really can be the answer to many health problems.

Project Angel Food prepares and delivers nutritious and delicious meals to people living with serious illnesses.

Find out how a healthy diet and nutritional counselling can transform lives for the better.

Want to support Project Angel Food? https://www.angelfood.org 

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/food-as-medicine-for-those-living-with-aids-and-serious-illnesses

A million young people in the U.S. dropout of school every year. What does this say about the existing education system and society as a whole?

EdChoice works to empower families with the freedom to choose an education that best fits their children’s needs.

Find out how effective a transformation in the education system could be for the development of young people across America.

Want to support EdChoice? https://www.edchoice.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/a-static-system-how-wealthy-neighborhoods-benefit-from-top-class-education-whilst-leaving-the-rest-behind

The number of domestic violence incidents rose by 8.1% during the national lockdown in the U.S., and this only accounts for the cases which were reported. 

Domestic Violence Solutions provides safety, shelter and support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and works to raise awareness of the cause and impact of abuse.

Find out how we can work to protect more people in their own homes.

Want to support Domestic Violence Solutions? https://dvsolutions.org

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/the-rise-of-domestic-violence-during-lockdown-what-to-do-when-home-isnt-safe