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COP30 in Belém Ends with an Uneasy Climate Pact and No Clear Exit from Fossil Fuels
Environment

COP30 in Belém Ends with an Uneasy Climate Pact and No Clear Exit from Fossil Fuels

November 26, 2025November 27, 2025

The UN climate summit in Belém has closed with what many leaders describe as an “uneasy” compromise: a package…

Amazing Discovery in Southern Amazon Reveals Details of Urban-Agrarian Society as Never Before
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Amazing Discovery in Southern Amazon Reveals Details of Urban-Agrarian Society as Never Before

May 25, 2022October 28, 2023

If one searches “Casarabe Culture” in a search engine, they won’t find much. Maybe they will see a Wikipedia…

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Apparent Sacrificing of Secondary Forests is Saving Virgin Ones

January 4, 2022

PICTURED: A slash and burn agriculture landscape in the Amazon. PC: Matt Zimmerman. CC 2.0. Year over year increases…

As Wildfires Rage In Forests Across The Globe, Sec. Bernhardt Prepares For Fire Season At Home
Policy

As Wildfires Rage In Forests Across The Globe, Sec. Bernhardt Prepares For Fire Season At Home

August 22, 2019

PICTURED: The 2017 La Tuna Fire, the biggest in Los Angeles’ history. Photo credit: Scott L“More than 21,000 square…

Peru Comes Good On Immense 2014 Commitments To Conserving Their Natural Treasures
Policy

Peru Comes Good On Immense 2014 Commitments To Conserving Their Natural Treasures

July 18, 2019

PICTURED: Organizers and leaders smile on closing of the Amazon portion of Peru’s Natural Legacy. Photo credit Gordon and…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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