ABQ Bio Park Penguin Chill. Climate Change Awareness. Allyson Zahm and Becky Hanses-O’Neill
Allyson Zahm and Becky Hansis-O’Neill tell the story of Penguin Chill, an innovative installation that raises awareness about climate change and penguin conservation. Allyson, from the New Mexico BioPark Society, highlights the effectiveness of technology in storytelling as interactive displays engage visitors more than traditional signage. Partnering with Ideum, a creative technology company, they developed engaging conservation messaging. The project shows how visitors can learn about penguins and global conservation. The making of Penguin Chill in Albuquerque is shared, inspiring imaginative and scientific thinking through interactive experiences.
Global Food Security. Does it really exist? Andrew Bracken
Andrew Bracken fosters partnerships to boost sustainable agriculture for small farmers, focusing on global food security amid climate change. In Kenya, herders face drought, but initiatives like Feed the Future provide tools like satellite technology to help locate pastures via an app. In Mozambique, after two cyclones, efforts focus on supplying seeds for the next season and providing food aid to farmers who lost crops. Bracken’s work aims for sustainable success in these communities.
WATER, FIRE, BREATH. Being a Sustainable Glassblower. David Royce & Michael Boyd
Glassblowers David Royce and Michael Boyd prioritize sustainability in their craft. They founded Bicycle Glass, Co. to produce eco-friendly light fixtures from post-consumer glass, reducing waste. Their studio operates on renewable wind energy, achieving near carbon neutrality, and utilizes recycled packaging. They aim to share their journey and innovations for a sustainable future.
Healing Powers – Energy within your soul – Psychic Laura Michelle Powers
Living with Autonomic Neuropathy, Humanitarian Ambassador Kristy Sobel
I want to live! Kristy Sobel, “The Prizefighter,” survived a horrific car accident with a prognosis of two months to live. With a hard fight surviving breast cancer and managing pain from autonomic neuropathy, she is now a humanitarian ambassador. Her journey serves as a source of inspiration, encouraging others to persevere and not lose hope.
