Claudiu Murgan's latest science fiction novel, *Water Entanglement*, explores water as a living, angry force. Set in 2055, limnologist Cherry Mortinger (Hayyin) leads a revolution against

Claudiu Murgan's latest science fiction novel, *Water Entanglement*, explores water as a living, angry force. Set in 2055, limnologist Cherry Mortinger (Hayyin) leads a revolution against corporations abusing the earth's water, aiming to prove its memory and overwhelming rage.

Murgan, a Romanian-born Canadian author, crafts an imaginative tale that brings awareness to the very real water crisis. Fifty percent of royalties from *Water Entanglement* will benefit Project Aware: www.projectaware.org.

Iceland Foods' "Rang-tan" Christmas ad was banned from British TV before airing because it was created by Greenpeace, a political organization. Political advertising is prohibited, but this ban

Iceland Foods' "Rang-tan" Christmas ad was banned from British TV before airing because it was created by Greenpeace, a political organization. Political advertising is prohibited, but this ban generated significant, unexpected publicity for the retailer.

Despite the broadcast restriction, Iceland uploaded the commercial to their YouTube channel. The ad, "Rang-tan", quickly amassed 3.7 million views within its first three days, highlighting public interest in its environmental message.

N. Scott Momaday, a celebrated writer, teacher, artist, and storyteller, will discuss his career at The City Club of Cleveland, Ohio, on September 28, 2018.

Momaday has dedicated his life

N. Scott Momaday, a celebrated writer, teacher, artist, and storyteller, will discuss his career at The City Club of Cleveland, Ohio, on September 28, 2018.

Momaday has dedicated his life to preserving Native American culture and oral tradition. Author of 13 books, he won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for *House Made of Dawn*, considered the first novel of the Native American Renaissance. His accolades include the 2007 National Medal of Arts and the 2018 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Lifetime Achievement.

In her TEDxNSCCWaterfront talk, Mi’kmaw Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas explains Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing. This concept

In her TEDxNSCCWaterfront talk, Mi’kmaw Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas explains Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing. This concept encourages integrating the strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledges, using both perspectives for the benefit of all.

As Coordinator of Aboriginal Student Services and a spoken word artist, Thomas draws from her family’s residential school history to highlight the lack of First Nations perspectives in Halifax’s history. She uses her platform to bring a cultural voice to public discussion, believing poetry empowers the voiceless and fosters healing. “Poetry can give a voice to the voiceless. Poetry can make a powerless person feel powerful. This is why I speak,” she states.

The 2005 documentary "Trudell" chronicles the life of American Indian activist and poet John Trudell. The film traces his journey from childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, through his leadership in the

The 2005 documentary "Trudell" chronicles the life of American Indian activist and poet John Trudell. The film traces his journey from childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, through his leadership in the American Indian Movement, and his subsequent rebirth as a musician and spoken word poet following the tragic death of his wife in a suspected arson fire. Directed and produced by Heather Rae over more than a decade, "Trudell" aired nationally on PBS's Independent Lens series on April 11, 2006. Notable contributors include Robert Redford, Kris Kristofferson, and Sam Shepard.

Experience John Trudell's music by visiting his first CD, "HeartTaker, Owl Dance Song," on YouTube here.

Coca-Cola has introduced its first bottle partially crafted from recycled marine litter.

This pioneering effort underscores the company's dedication to sustainability and combating ocean

Coca-Cola has introduced its first bottle partially crafted from recycled marine litter.

This pioneering effort underscores the company's dedication to sustainability and combating ocean plastic pollution, aligning with its #worldwithoutwaste initiative.

This video explores Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic, an environmental philosophy. It delves into its foundational principles and distinguishes it from Deep Ecology.

Leopold, author of the seminal

This video explores Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic, an environmental philosophy. It delves into its foundational principles and distinguishes it from Deep Ecology.

Leopold, author of the seminal work A Sand County Almanac and the first wildlife management textbook, developed these concepts. Production credit goes to the GCSC Commodore team.

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on September 17.

Debra Haaland was confirmed as U.S. Interior Secretary on March 15, 2021, making her the first Native American Cabinet secretary. She will oversee energy and climate policy on millions of acres of

Debra Haaland was confirmed as U.S. Interior Secretary on March 15, 2021, making her the first Native American Cabinet secretary. She will oversee energy and climate policy on millions of acres of public land, alongside the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

PBS Newhour explored the significance of her appointment for Native Americans, featuring a discussion with Timothy Nuvangyaoma, chairman of the Hopi Tribe in Arizona.

On November 6, 2021, President Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure plan advanced following a House vote. Globally, protests demand climate action as communities explore ways to develop climate

On November 6, 2021, President Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure plan advanced following a House vote. Globally, protests demand climate action as communities explore ways to develop climate resilience.

This edition includes insights from Nick Offerman; Marshall Burke and Noah Diffenbaugh of Stanford University; behavioral scientist Gabrielle Wong-Parodi, a professor at Stanford's Earth System Science and Woods Institute; and Ortensia Lopez.