As a Federal Court ruling nears on January 5th, opponents warn the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada is already damaging sacred sites. Lithium Nevada Corporation has begun digging test pits and

As a Federal Court ruling nears on January 5th, opponents warn the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada is already damaging sacred sites. Lithium Nevada Corporation has begun digging test pits and installing infrastructure where Native Americans conduct ceremonies. Tribes argue this violates permit agreements, contending new authorizations terminated older ones, with attorney Will Falk suggesting the company is "lying to get a headstart" with BLM's approval.

Thacker Pass, or Peehee Mu'huh, is a sacred site for regional tribes, used for ceremonies, gathering, and as a massacre site. Tribal leaders emphasize their responsibility to protect these places, asserting the mine violates religious freedoms and consultation rights. The January 5th hearing is the final oral argument in lawsuits. Support protection efforts: https://givebutter.com/protectthackerpass. Learn more: https://ProtectThackerPass.org.

The EarthSayers Special Collection: Artists and

The EarthSayers Special Collection: Artists and Musicians is a "Champions" category feature. It highlights individuals who leverage their artistic and communication talents to address social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainability.

Artist Chris Jordan exemplifies this by exploring American consumerism and the unconscious behaviors that lead to unintended catastrophic consequences.

A plenary panel at the BSR Conference 2016 focused on climate action and politics in the United States.

The discussion featured New York Times Reporter David Gelles, BSR Managing Director

A plenary panel at the BSR Conference 2016 focused on climate action and politics in the United States.

The discussion featured New York Times Reporter David Gelles, BSR Managing Director Edward Cameron, ClimateWire Editor-in-Chief Lisa Friedman, and Todd Stern, former U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change and Yale lecturer.

Edward 'Ted' Miguel, a global development leader, professor, and author, discusses how open science is transforming poverty reduction. As Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Effective

Edward 'Ted' Miguel, a global development leader, professor, and author, discusses how open science is transforming poverty reduction. As Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), he shares insights on what truly empowers the world's poorest, drawing from his extensive research in African economic development and award-winning work on transparency in social science.

Miguel, an Oxfam Professor, explores the science behind traditional development programs, cash grants, and tech transfer. Get his book here. Learn more about CEGA and get involved by subscribing to their newsletter, attending events, partnering, or offering financial support. Contact CEGA for details. Moderated by Kent Walker.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was appointed by the United Nations to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests. This commission followed the significant success of his previous work,

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was appointed by the United Nations to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests. This commission followed the significant success of his previous work, "Home," which garnered 400 million viewers.

In February 2011, Arthus-Bertrand began creating a concise 7-minute film on forests. It features aerial images compiled from both "Home" and his "Vu du Ciel" television programs.

Photographer Edward Burtynsky examines critical environmental issues.

His work explores the scale of our waste stream, the landscape of oil, the energy envelope, and the overarching theme

Photographer Edward Burtynsky examines critical environmental issues.

His work explores the scale of our waste stream, the landscape of oil, the energy envelope, and the overarching theme of sustainability.

*Manufactured Landscapes* is a striking documentary exploring the work of acclaimed artist Edward Burtynsky. Internationally recognized for his large-scale photographs of "manufactured

*Manufactured Landscapes* is a striking documentary exploring the work of acclaimed artist Edward Burtynsky. Internationally recognized for his large-scale photographs of "manufactured landscapes"—quarries, factories, and dams—Burtynsky transforms industrial sites and waste into beautiful art.

The film follows him through China, documenting the effects of its vast industrial revolution. Through breathtaking sequences, it expands on Burtynsky's photographic narratives, prompting reflection on humanity's environmental impact and showcasing both industrial epicenters and their waste.