Sierra Nevada snowmelt is vital for California. It provides drinking water for 30% of residents, irrigates key San Joaquin Valley crops, and powers hydroelectric plants supplying 15% of the

Sierra Nevada snowmelt is vital for California. It provides drinking water for 30% of residents, irrigates key San Joaquin Valley crops, and powers hydroelectric plants supplying 15% of the state's electricity.

Scientists Martha Conklin and Tom Harmon (UC Merced) are researching at the Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory. They use wireless sensors to accurately measure snowpack and melt, enabling state water managers to make better allocation decisions for this precious resource.

Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack lent their voices to a cause against the sale of Irish public forests. This video captures Jeremy Irons reading at the Avondale Forest Walk on April 28,

Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack lent their voices to a cause against the sale of Irish public forests. This video captures Jeremy Irons reading at the Avondale Forest Walk on April 28, 2013.

Cathy Fitzgerald, Green Party Forest policy spokesperson, filmed this event. The Green Party's comprehensive 2012 Forest Policy advocates for continuous cover, permanent, non-clearfell forestry.

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership Caboélica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting energy security.

Caboélica is an Ashden Award winner. Ashden promotes practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.

This video from the Census of Marine Life, uploaded on November 28, 2007, highlights the importance of monitoring ocean biodiversity globally,

This video from the Census of Marine Life, uploaded on November 28, 2007, highlights the importance of monitoring ocean biodiversity globally, demonstrating how existing technologies can achieve this.

For more details, explore the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS).

Sir Mark Moody Stuart, a member of the Foundation for the Global Compact and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), was interviewed in Beijing in January 2011.

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Sir Mark Moody Stuart, a member of the Foundation for the Global Compact and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), was interviewed in Beijing in January 2011.

He discussed the vital importance of Integrated Reporting in today's business environment. The interview also covered the crucial next steps required to ensure its continued success.

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share

NAU will host renowned author, botanist, and MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer for a free public talk on September 9, 2025. Kimmerer, celebrated for her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," will share insights on Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and plant teachings.

This event is part of the 17th Biennial Conference of Science & Management, organized by NAU’s Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes (CAWL). The talk will be livestreamed.

Congresswoman Bella Abzug's pivotal role in securing equal credit for women is featured in a 1983 mock American Express ad.

This ad was created during a conference at the