Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for

Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for Australia. Creatures become entangled, drown, or ingest concentrated toxins, jeopardizing the food chain. Plastics also transport and introduce new species into environments.

To address this critical issue, the CSIRO research team spearheaded the world-first Marine Debris Survey, studying plastic pollution along Australia's coastline. This vital research was published on September 9, 2012, by ABC Catalyst.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King congratulated Dr. Bernice Sandler, "godmother of Title IX," for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from

Tennis legend Billie Jean King congratulated Dr. Bernice Sandler, "godmother of Title IX," for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Drexel University. President John A. Fry presented the award during the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership's 20th Anniversary celebration.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in any federally funded educational program or activity in the U.S.

Uploaded December 22, 2010, this video features Milwaukee spoken word artist Elijah Furquan. He describes the effects of extreme heat on his urban community.

Produced by the Wisconsin

Uploaded December 22, 2010, this video features Milwaukee spoken word artist Elijah Furquan. He describes the effects of extreme heat on his urban community.

Produced by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, additional resources are available at Climate Wisconsin.

Production Credits: Finn Ryan (producer, director, photography), David Nevala (photography, video, editing), Dillon Parker (music).

Dovetail Partners provides authoritative information on the impacts and trade-offs of environmental decisions,

Dovetail Partners provides authoritative information on the impacts and trade-offs of environmental decisions, including consumption choices, land use, and policy alternatives. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, Dovetail is a highly skilled team dedicated to fostering sustainability and responsible behaviors.

They achieve this by collaborating to develop unique concepts, systems, and programs. Dovetail excels at solving complex business problems for responsible firms and helps regions define programs that increase job creation and quality within resource-based industries.

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.

This video, uploaded May 1, 2011, draws inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Mother Rights. Proclaimed in 2010 at the World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother

This video, uploaded May 1, 2011, draws inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Mother Rights. Proclaimed in 2010 at the World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth in Cochabamba, Bolivia, the declaration's Preamble and Articles 1 and 2 are read in the video.

Access the full text of the [Universal Declaration of Mother Rights](http://therightsofnature.org/universal-declaration/).

Eighteen-year-old activist Kelsey Juliana is actively fighting climate change. She is pursuing legal action in the courts to address global warming.

Additionally, Juliana is undertaking a

Eighteen-year-old activist Kelsey Juliana is actively fighting climate change. She is pursuing legal action in the courts to address global warming.

Additionally, Juliana is undertaking a cross-country walk to raise public awareness. This information was published on September 19, 2014.