Join host Jeff Corwin in Central Florida as he helps rescue gopher tortoises threatened by new real estate development. These iconic reptiles are vital "ecosystem engineers," digging extensive

Join host Jeff Corwin in Central Florida as he helps rescue gopher tortoises threatened by new real estate development. These iconic reptiles are vital "ecosystem engineers," digging extensive burrows that provide critical habitat for over 360 other species. However, Florida's rapid growth, with 1,000 new residents daily, is destroying their specific sandy habitats.

Historically, some older permits even allowed developers to bury tortoises alive. Corwin, alongside Defenders and Saving Florida's Gopher Tortoises, intervenes at a development site. Using specialized cameras and careful excavation with heavy machinery, they work to safely relocate these essential creatures before their homes are paved over. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he explores how climate change impacts North America's iconic creatures. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin investigates critical conservation

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he explores how climate change impacts North America's iconic creatures. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin investigates critical conservation challenges across the continent.

His journey begins in Florida, where he uncovers how warming beaches affect sea turtle development, leading to an imbalance in sex ratios. In California, Corwin examines the threats of drought and habitat loss on the giant garter snake. He then travels to Alaska to observe how bison and musk ox are adapting to a rapidly changing ecosystem.

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, from Sandy Bay First Nation, shares why receiving the COVID-19 vaccine was crucial for her as a knowledge keeper and Anishinaabe language speaker. She is

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, from Sandy Bay First Nation, shares why receiving the COVID-19 vaccine was crucial for her as a knowledge keeper and Anishinaabe language speaker. She is a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers. Watch her message here: [English Version](https://youtu.be/9XEcDv_hmPI).

This is the fourth part of a Turtle Lodge series where elders and knowledge keepers discuss COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Previous parts feature Elder Dr. Dave Courchene ([Part 1](https://youtu.be/Fqz-vA1S-0I)), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing ([Part 2](https://youtu.be/rix7fyz9OIQ)), and Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone ([Part 3](https://youtu.be/IJ1h6OcwmJw)) sharing their experiences and perspectives on balancing modern and traditional medicine.

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, a Knowledge Keeper and language speaker from Sandy Bay First Nation, explains her decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As a member of the National

Anishinaabe Grandmother Florence Paynter, a Knowledge Keeper and language speaker from Sandy Bay First Nation, explains her decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As a member of the National Turtle Lodge Council of Knowledge Keepers, her message is significant.

This is Part 4 in a series from Turtle Lodge Elders and Knowledge Keepers addressing COVID-19, vaccines, and traditional medicine. Previous parts include Elder Dr. Dave Courchene (Part 1), Grandmother Mary Maytwayashing (Part 2), and Elder Chief Dr. Harry Bone (Part 3), who discuss balancing modern and traditional medicine.

A French version is also available: Cliquez ici pour la version française.

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro discussed HUD's role in post-disaster community rebuilding. Following Hurricane Sandy, HUD's approach evolved from simply restoring communities to their prior state, to guiding them in building resilience for the future.

Secretary Castro expressed hope that current investments and initiatives, such as Rebuild By Design and the National Disaster Resilience Competition, will establish best practices. These examples, he noted, could then be adopted by states nationwide. (Published on Mar 16, 2015)

Tom 'Putuparri' Lawford's people have inhabited Western Australia's desert for over 40,000 years. They lived nomadically, sustained by sacred waterholes like Kurtal, a vital source of 'jila'

Tom 'Putuparri' Lawford's people have inhabited Western Australia's desert for over 40,000 years. They lived nomadically, sustained by sacred waterholes like Kurtal, a vital source of 'jila' (living water) and a spiritual return place.

European arrival disrupted this ancient way of life; cattle fouled waterholes, forcing Aboriginal people off their land. Many worked on cattle stations, but equal pay laws in the late 1960s led to their displacement into towns like Fitzroy Crossing.

Putuparri grew up in Fitzroy Crossing within an activist family. At ten, he joined the Noonkanbah Station picket line, fighting oil drilling on sacred land.

In a recent video interview, Klaus Jacob discussed the "Resilient New York" report, defining resilience, flood risk, managed

In a recent video interview, Klaus Jacob discussed the "Resilient New York" report, defining resilience, flood risk, managed retreat, intergenerational justice, and NYC's shortsighted climate plan. He highlighted that the report's climate projections (flood zones, sea level rise) only extend to 2050, despite the city's need for longer-term planning.

Jacob, a research scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia University professor, warned of New York's storm flooding vulnerabilities long before Hurricane Sandy. He has since become a central figure in post-Sandy discussions.