As global urbanization accelerates, affordable housing has become a critical concern. Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director

As global urbanization accelerates, affordable housing has become a critical concern. Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, advocates for housing to be central to urban planning, design, and overall strategy. This emphasis is crucial for addressing the affordable housing challenge.

Affordability, as defined in a recent MGI report, represents the financial burden a household bears—typically 30-40% of its income. This information was published March 19, 2015.

The Tar Sands Resistance March on June 6, 2015, brought over 5,000 people to St. Paul, MN, marking the region's largest anti-tar sands demonstration. The march delivered a unified message: keep

The Tar Sands Resistance March on June 6, 2015, brought over 5,000 people to St. Paul, MN, marking the region's largest anti-tar sands demonstration. The march delivered a unified message: keep toxic tar sands out of America's Heartland to protect water, climate, and communities.

Produced by MN350, the event featured cinematography and editing by Xiaolu Wang, Nels Shafer, and Will Hanson. Music was provided by Podington Bear and "Submerging Green," alongside the Hoka Hey Drum Group. Key speakers included Tom Goldtooth, Winona LaDuke, Rep. Keith Ellison, Chris Wahmhoff, and Akilah Sanders-Reed.

Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate,

Women worldwide, particularly in the "developing world," disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, yet their voices are frequently overlooked. Climate, physical, and psycho-spiritual health are deeply interconnected, not separate issues.

A panel of leading women activists, including Zainab Salbi, Nina Simons, Justin Winters, Kahea Pacheco, and Helena Gualinga, explored climate's impact on women. They advocated for women's full inclusion in all climate solutions, linking these struggles to personal healing and authentic global change.

This discussion took place at the 2022 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Explore the meaning of #LandBack and how to engage with this vital movement. This panel, delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference, features leaders sharing diverse approaches to the return and

Explore the meaning of #LandBack and how to engage with this vital movement. This panel, delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference, features leaders sharing diverse approaches to the return and "rematriation" of ancestral territories. Discussions cover organizational, fundraising, and legal strategies for tribal members, alongside guidance for non-Native allies.

The panel was moderated by Cara Romero, with PennElys Droz, Corrina Gould, Tom Little Bear Nason, and Kawenniiosta Jock. Learn more at bioneers.org.

Dr. Leroy Little Bear presented a talk exploring the diverse conceptualizations and understandings of Indigenous Knowledge.

His discussion highlighted the varied perspectives and

Dr. Leroy Little Bear presented a talk exploring the diverse conceptualizations and understandings of Indigenous Knowledge.

His discussion highlighted the varied perspectives and interpretations surrounding this vital subject.

Texas is a global petrochemical hub, leading the U.S. in refining capacity and production. The Greater Houston area alone accounts for over 42% of the nation's base capacity.

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Texas is a global petrochemical hub, leading the U.S. in refining capacity and production. The Greater Houston area alone accounts for over 42% of the nation's base capacity.

This industrial concentration disproportionately affects fenceline communities, often low-income communities of color. They face increased health and environmental risks from facility expansions, which the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality frequently approves despite public resistance.

Brown bears are iconic inhabitants of wild landscapes across the Northern Hemisphere. These powerful omnivores are crucial to their ecosystems, demonstrating remarkable adaptability.

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Brown bears are iconic inhabitants of wild landscapes across the Northern Hemisphere. These powerful omnivores are crucial to their ecosystems, demonstrating remarkable adaptability.

Known for their strength and diverse diets, brown bears thrive in varied habitats. Their presence signifies healthy, robust wilderness areas.