Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as

Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as humans—as a crucial step to protect these vital resources and transform our valuation of them.

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Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her

Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her marginalized community, prompting her to advocate against climate injustices.

Driven by her scientific passion, Dania mobilizes efforts from a global perspective to local sea-level rise impacts. She works with youth-led organizations to empower young people and people of color, promoting equitable, science-based climate policy.

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Witness the remarkable growth of Monsoon, an adorable black bear cub, in the beautiful U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Over 15 months, the Center’s critter cams documented Monsoon's journey from a

Witness the remarkable growth of Monsoon, an adorable black bear cub, in the beautiful U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Over 15 months, the Center’s critter cams documented Monsoon's journey from a 2-month-old cub, secure with its mother, to a fully independent yearling.

The borderlands reveal a surprising diversity of wildlife sharing Monsoon's habitat. Neighbors include cacti, coatis, coyotes, bats, pumas, and even a jaguar, showcasing the rich ecosystem of this unique region.

Ringtails, often mistaken for cats or lemurs, are actually related to coatis and raccoons. These adorable, nocturnal creatures are Arizona's official state mammal, even appearing on driver's

Ringtails, often mistaken for cats or lemurs, are actually related to coatis and raccoons. These adorable, nocturnal creatures are Arizona's official state mammal, even appearing on driver's licenses.

Small and undeniably cute, ringtails possess oversized eyes and ears, perfectly adapted for nighttime foraging. Their diverse diet includes fruit, lizards, insects, snakes, birds and their eggs, mice, and squirrels.

Footage by Russ McSpadden / Center for Biological Diversity.

While Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull may focus on a fossil fuel future, global trends indicate a different direction.

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