IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 Tromsø hosts the world’s largest rooftop vertical solar array, highlighting innovation in solar technology. 📈 Vertical panels are optimized for northern climates, capturing low-angle sunlight efficiently. 💡 Over Easy Solar’s installation emphasizes economic and environmental benefits, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 🤝 The project sets a […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Researchers in Indonesia have transformed plastic bags into carbon quantum dots for detecting water contaminants. 🔬 The innovative process uses upcycling to convert waste into advanced technology for public health. 💧 These quantum dots can precisely detect iron ions in water, offering a low-cost monitoring solution. […]

Reflecting the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) continued focus on health care fraud, the District of Massachusetts’ already robust Health Care Fraud Unit is set to get even stronger. On 23 September 2025, the DOJ’s Criminal Division announced it is expanding the Health Care Fraud Unit’s New England Strike Force (the […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP represented CDSG HoldCo, LLC in the sale of 100% of the equity interests in its operating company, CRU Data Security Group, LLC, a data security and physical data protection company, to a private equity buyer. The K&L Gates team was led by Seattle partner […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌿 Reintroducing myrique des îles helps combat coastal erosion in Îles-de-la-Madeleine. 🛡️ The plant’s deep roots stabilize soil and protect against climate change impacts. Nature-based solutions like this highlight the importance of sustainable environmental efforts. Community involvement is crucial for the success of these ecological initiatives. The […]

All Eyes on Bolivia: Indigenous Resistance in the Country’s Mining Wasteland Country Bolivia agnes Fri, 09/26/2025 – 08:58 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois) Photos by Julien Defourny   The morning air cuts sharp and thin at this altitude, carrying with it the acrid smell […]

Bridging Western and Native Cultures, Advocating for Peace and Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Lyla June Johnston Country United States agnes Wed, 09/24/2025 – 17:45 Issues Languages and Cultures Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival welcomes the newest member of our Board of Directors, Dr. Lyla […]

On 4 September 2025, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered the largest pet cremation company in the United States to stop enforcing noncompete agreements with nearly 1,800 employees.1 Why? The agency says they unfairly restrict worker mobility and reduce competition in the labor market. While the FTC has now abandoned […]