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fromFuturism
2 days ago
Social justice

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

Environment
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Indigenous Leaders Warn AI Boom Repeates Patterns of Extraction

AI offers potential benefits for Indigenous communities but poses risks due to resource extraction from their territories.
Social justice
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How Carney's build fast' push divides Canada's Indigenous peoples

Prime Minister Carney's resource extraction expansion plans face Indigenous opposition despite public support for his economic sovereignty strategy against US trade threats.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors | CBC News

First Nations leaders warn pipeline executives against investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast, citing legal and environmental risks.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
SF politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

I'd Rather We Didn't Build a Potentially Toxic Mine on Minnesota Public Lands

Animal rights activists in Wisconsin faced police resistance while attempting to rescue beagles from a breeding facility for research purposes.
#environmental-justice
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
fromNature
2 months ago
Social justice

My professor said 'Black people are not interested in the environment'. I set out to prove him wrong

Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
fromNature
2 months ago
Social justice

My professor said 'Black people are not interested in the environment'. I set out to prove him wrong

SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence

Sam Neill faces threats after opposing a controversial goldmine near his farm in New Zealand.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

'We're not done': Mayor says Toronto will fight provincial plan to take part of waterfront park | CBC News

"That is not democracy. That is a power grab," Chow told a crowd of people. "To the provincial government, you do not get to erase this park without a fight. And to the people standing here and to every Torontonian, we need your voice - talk to your neighbours, make some noise. This park belongs to you and we are going to keep it that way."
Canada news
Environment
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, April 25 - SnowBrains

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day returns on April 25, 2026, promoting environmental action and community engagement through education and entertainment.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Part of our souls': the fight to stop the New Forest being split in two

Residents of the New Forest protest against government plans to split its administration, fearing loss of rural identity and control.
fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago

Canada and sports tourism: what activities does the country offer to visitors with an athletic spirit? - The Village Voice

Canada's national sport, ice hockey, is a major attraction, with seven NHL teams representing cities across the country. Experiencing a live hockey game in historic rinks is highly recommended.
Canada news
#vancouver
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Environment

This Coastal City Was Just Named the 'Greenest' in the World-and It's an Eco-friendly Dream for Nature-loving Travelers

fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Environment

This Coastal City Was Just Named the 'Greenest' in the World-and It's an Eco-friendly Dream for Nature-loving Travelers

Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

That'll be the end': actor Sam Neill joins fight to stop controversial goldmine near his New Zealand vineyard

The proposed Bendigo-Ophir goldmine threatens the environment and tourism in Central Otago, a region known for its wine and natural beauty.
#environmental-activism
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
Environment

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Social justice

Ecuador Is Suspending the Bank Accounts of Environmental Activists

Ecuador's government uses financial account freezes and legal harassment against environmental defenders to clear obstacles for mining and oil expansion in the Amazon.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
Arts
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 weeks ago

Two Free Events to Check out This Weekend at Capture

Michelle Sound will lead a talk and tour of her exhibition at Ceremonial / Art, focusing on her recent practice and commissioned project.
#environment
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
Portland food
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty - and possibility - High Country News

Indigenous communities have seen dramatic changes, from rescinding land-management policies that were more inclusive of Indigenous knowledge to reducing $1.5 billion in climate funding for tribal initiatives.
Washington DC
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Worth More Standing -- The Value of Old-Growth Forests

The Trump administration's proposal aims to increase timber production by removing protections for old-growth forests, crucial for biodiversity and carbon storage.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 weeks ago

Nomad Bringing No-Waste Mission to More Vancouver-Area Cafes

"The Harry Jerome location puts us right in the heart of a shared public space, which is very aligned with who we are," Kim recently told Daily Coffee News.
Canada news
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

A new era of industrial logging looms - High Country News

The U.S. is set to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, allowing industrialization in previously protected forest areas.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes - a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise

That number represents roughly 7% of the state's land and waters. It also corresponds with the amount of land the federal government promised it would hold as reservations for Indigenous tribes after California joined the union in 1850. Congress ultimately rejected these treaties in a secret meeting - after pressure from the state - and failed to notify tribes, many of whom upheld their end of the agreement to relocate.
Agriculture
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tribal members to help shape Bay Area open space as historic Juristac lands are reclaimed by deal

The Amah Mutsun tribe successfully reclaimed Juristac, a sacred ancestral landscape near Gilroy, California, after community opposition halted mining plans and the Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased over 6,000 acres.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?': the town divided between hope and fear in Brazil's Amazon oil rush

Oiapoque, Brazil, is poised for development through oil production, raising concerns about environmental impacts and Indigenous rights amid a global energy transition.
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches

European depictions of the Amazon as a timeless wilderness ignore its cultural diversity and historical complexity.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Pride festivals seek $3M from Ottawa as corporate sponsors pull back amid DEI backlash | CBC News

Pride festivals are requesting $3 million annually from Ottawa due to reduced corporate funding amid backlash against diversity initiatives.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

I Saw the Best and Worst of Humanity in Tumbler Ridge | The Walrus

School shootings have become a horrific reality requiring safety protocols, with students now trained for mass shooting scenarios despite schools being intended as safe spaces.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

A North Vancouver Residence and Pool House Connected by Landscape

Two combined North Vancouver lots create a unified landscape where a main residence, pool house, and greenhouse function as integrated moments within continuous terrain rather than separate structures.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Why environmental advocates are speaking out against a planned development in northeast Pickering | CBC News

Environmental advocates oppose a planned development in northeast Pickering due to concerns about flood risk, water quality, and endangered species.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Weekend Roundup: Activists Install Posts in S.F., Hopkins Fight Renews in Berkeley - Streetsblog San Francisco

Activists installed temporary traffic calming infrastructure at a deadly San Francisco intersection after a child was killed, demonstrating that safety improvements can be implemented quickly when city officials delay action.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Cote - High Country News

I walk the fencerow with the men,blaze-orange vest draped like a gown.I am too young to have the gunin season when we are afield the string of pearls the wounds can make.
Writing
Public health
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Leveraging Risk Communications to Bridge Tribal Voices

Culturally grounded, partnership-based, multi-directional disaster communication systems can reduce Tribal Nations' household, livestock and land disruptions from extreme weather.
Artificial intelligence
fromMaggieappleton
2 months ago

Gas Town's Agent Patterns, Design Bottlenecks, and Vibecoding at Scale

Agent orchestration prototypes surface future constraints and risks while meriting praise for bold experimentation despite current immaturity and usability limitations.
Pets
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Circles Of Life

Created a backyard habitat attracting diverse birds, managed predators and pests, and faced challenges with aggressive squirrels, a hawk, and neighborhood cats.
History
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

How Montana tribes are using sovereignty to restore their waterways - High Country News

The 2015 CSKT-Montana Compact Water Rights settlement restores tribal water rights from the 1855 Hellgate Treaty while enabling river restoration and shared management of the Jocko River watershed.
Photography
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

The little-known photographer who documented a changing Okanogan, Washington - High Country News

Frank Matsura, a Japanese immigrant photographer in early 20th-century Okanogan County, produced personable black-and-white portraits that remain fondly remembered by local communities.
fromtruthout.org
2 months ago

Greenland Is Not for Sale: An Indigenous Activist Speaks Out Against the US

Donald Trump's second presidency has been defined by lawless, fascist actions at home and imperial ambitions and performative militarism abroad. He has threatened scores of countries while depicting Canada and Greenland as part of the U.S. His obsession with Greenland has caused severe strains between Europe and the United States and even prompted several European nations to send troops to one of the world's largest islands, which has a population of less than 60,000.
US politics
California
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

LandBack advances across the West - High Country News

14,000 acres of Blue Creek returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing California's largest tribal land return and doubling tribal land for ecological and cultural restoration.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People want to help': Canadians rally round Tumbler Ridge after school shooting

Mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge secondary school killed eight, leaving the community grieving and receiving nationwide support while responders and leaders aid recovery.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
2 months ago

Coming to the Cabin: A Canadian Coveside House by Earth to People, Available for Stays - Remodelista

A renovated 525-square-foot Canadian cabin blends salvaged West Coast materials, custom furniture, and economical design into a cozy seaside hideaway available to rent.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My ideas are a little revolutionary': ecologist Suzanne Simard on intelligent forests, the climate and her critics

Wildfires have become an ever bigger problem in Canada. The 2018 wildfires were the biggest in British Columbia's history, but this record was broken in 2021, and then again in 2023, when fires consumed an area three times the size of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and the smoke travelled as far as New York City.
Canada news
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Locals fought against Calif. hillside work for years - and lost

The Ventura Hills Nature Preserve, spanning 1,645 acres, permanently protects the city's northern hillsides after decades of conflict between residents, developers, and conservation groups.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Churchill's Famous Polar Bears Left to Eat Trash | The Walrus

In April 2024, Churchill's waste management facility-an old military building known as L5-burned to the ground. Spontaneous combustion in the gaseous garbage pile was the likely cause. The warehouse had been capable of storing up to three years' worth of the town's garbage at a time. Overnight, the town's 900 or so residents were left with nothing.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

A Coastal Village Embraced Natural Gas. Now It's Trying to Outrace the Consequences | The Walrus

About fifteen kilometres northwest from Kitamaat is Kitimat, the industrial town that the global mining group Alcan (acquired by Rio Tinto in 2007) carved from the rainforest in the 1950s to house workers and support the needs of its aluminum smelter.
Canada news
Environment
frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Widening the frame: Indigenous land rights and the future of climate policy

Indigenous land rights are essential to climate action, with Indigenous representatives at COP30 demanding recognition of their ancestral land ownership and management authority.
Environment
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Oregon's Wildlife is at Risk. Increasing the State's Lodging Tax Could Help

Oregon's House Bill 4134 would increase the lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75%, directing additional revenue to wildlife conservation for imperiled non-game species.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

It's time to rethink how we care for our public lands and waters - High Country News

Wildlife populations are in decline. Recreation sites are crowded and often underfunded. Wildfires are larger, more destructive and harder to control. Climate change is reshaping natural systems, from ocean fisheries to mountain snowpacks, faster than institutions can respond. At the same time, communities are being asked to host new energy projects, transmission lines and mineral development - often without clear processes, adequate resources or trust that decisions are being made in the public interest.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm spending 90 days living on a small, dreamy island in the Pacific Northwest to decide if I truly want to move there

I'd been on the island for less than a week when I opened my glove box looking for sunglasses, only to find the wrapper of my emergency granola bar torn open and the corner nibbled, right next to a neat little pile of mouse droppings. As I inspected the rest of the car, I was mortified to realize it was likely more than a single mouse. I texted the friend I was housesitting for in disbelief. "Ugh, I'm sorry! That's so island," she wrote back.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand's dedicated environment ministry

New Zealand's government plans to abolish its dedicated environment ministry by folding it into a mega-ministry covering housing, urban development, transport, and local government, citing reduced bureaucracy, though critics warn this could weaken environmental protections.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: In 50-year fight to protect California's coast, they're the real McCoys, still at it in their 80s

Mike and Patricia McCoy protected and restored the Tijuana River Estuary and advanced California coastal conservation, remaining active in advocacy into their 80s.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

An EPA proposal would make it harder for tribes to protect their water - High Country News

Developers seeking to build dams, mines, data centers or pipelines must navigate a permitting process to do so. One requirement in the process is obtaining certification from a tribe or state confirming that the project meets federal water quality standards. Currently, tribes and states conduct holistic reviews of projects, known as " activity as a whole ", evaluating all potential impacts on water quality, including spill risks, threats to cultural resources, and impacts on wildlife. This approach was established under the Biden administration in 2023.
Environment
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Nonprofit seeks 'environmental change-makers' for contest

SVYCA launched a youth climate video contest for Santa Clara County students 12–18 to submit 2–5 minute videos on Coyote Valley, farming, and nature-based solutions.
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