A report ‘Oil and Gas Expansion in the Colombian Amazon: Navigating Risks, Economics, and Pathways to a Sustainable Future, warns oil and gas projects threaten over 483,000 km² of Colombian Amazon forest, home to more than 70 indigenous groups, and risk becoming stranded assets as global fossil fuel demand declines. […]
Read MoreHulu’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 […]
Read MoreVermont 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 […]
Read MoreIN 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 […]
Read MoreA patient being checked for BP at Mann PHC. Credit: Rina Mukherji/IPS By Rina MukherjiMANN, India, Aug 26 2025 (IPS) Generally thought to be diseases of the wealthier classes, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise among India’s underprivileged working classes in semi-urban and rural sprawls. […]
Read MoreMeet 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 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreIN 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 […]
Read MorePramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, briefs the Security Council during the meeting on women, peace and security. Credit: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe By Naomi Myint BreuerUNITED NATIONS, Aug 25 2025 (IPS) Sexual violence against women and children during wars should not be considered collateral […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🚀 NASA collaborates with the University of Leicester to test a new americium-241-powered Stirling generator. 🔋 The Stirling generator’s design enables continuous operation with minimal wear, crucial for deep-space missions. 🌌 Americium-241 provides a long-lasting alternative to plutonium-238, enhancing energy reliability for spacecraft. 🌍 NASA’s innovation in […]
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