IN A NUTSHELL 🏔️ The ancient Transantarctic Mountains stretch over 2,175 miles, influencing ice flow and thickness. 🔬 Researchers use thermochronology to date geological occurrences, linking them to glaciation events. 🌿 Fossilized plants reveal a warmer past climate, providing insights into climate history and future predictions. 🧊 Hidden geological features […]

Hulu’s “Blood & Myth” Examines Violent Crimes in Rural Alaska Country United States agnes Wed, 08/27/2025 – 10:04 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Phoebe Farris (Powhatan-Pamunkey) This year’s annual Indigenous Media Conference, which took place August 13-15 in Albuquerque, NM, featured a screening of Hulu’s true […]

Vermont has become the first state in the nation to implement a household hazardous waste extended producer responsibility law. This is an important development for two key reasons. First, every manufacturer that sells covered products in Vermont or ships them into the state through online sales must comply. Second, other […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌋 A seemingly dormant underwater volcano off Vancouver Island hosts a vast nursery of giant eggs. 📊 The volcano, once thought extinct, is active, creating a mineral-rich environment supporting diverse marine life. 🦈 An unprecedented number of white skate ray eggs have been found, showcasing unique reproductive […]

Meet Our 2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partners Defending their Lands Against Extractivism and Protecting Indigenous Knowledge, Rights, and Cultures Country Global agnes Tue, 08/26/2025 – 13:57 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2025 partnerships with […]

As the Trump Administration implements its agenda, executive agencies have moved to terminate billions of dollars in federal grants authorized under the Biden Administration. This alert discusses the administrative process for appealing grant terminations and provides a snapshot into current litigation surrounding these issues. This alert also suggests that award […]

IN A NUTSHELL ⚠️ A technician’s error at the Golfech nuclear power plant went undetected for 18 hours, risking a meltdown. 💧 Proper cooling systems are essential to prevent nuclear reactor overheating and potential disasters. 🔧 The incident underscores the need for enhanced safety protocols and continuous vigilance in nuclear […]