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Is there really an existential threat associated with Agentic Artificial Intelligence as opposed to conventional AI?

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026admin

Source: Understanding the Risks, Ethics, and Guardrails in Agentic AI Admin’s Notes: Much has been said lately about the existential threat of AI. For those not yet well-versed in the…Continue readingIs there really an existential threat associated with Agentic Artificial Intelligence as opposed to conventional AI?

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Scientists Converse with a Whale Using AI

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026admin

Source: https://youtu.be/DUZAK2CmtyI?si=JqVbTO0fEwU92BKW They are beings with thoughts, feelings, and a history. This new connection strengthens the case for their protection and the health of our oceans. Knowing that these creatures have a rich, complex…Continue readingScientists Converse with a Whale Using AI

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From Entry into Force to Action: Indigenous Leadership and the High Seas Treaty

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026admin

This is a republishing of an original article from Together for the Ocean, a non-profit committed to protecting 30% of the oceans by 2030. The author is Solomon “Uncle Sol”…Continue readingFrom Entry into Force to Action: Indigenous Leadership and the High Seas Treaty

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How a Groundbreaking Indigenous Treaty on Whales’ Rights Could Change National Laws

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026admin

By: Katie Surma, Inside Climate News March 12, 2026 This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment, via the Intercontinental…Continue readingHow a Groundbreaking Indigenous Treaty on Whales’ Rights Could Change National Laws

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The Cambridge Declaration On Consciousness

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026admin

Sources: https://fcmconference.org/img/CambridgeDeclarationOnConsciousness.pdf Cambridge Declaration | Human-Animal Connection and Animal Consciousness Admin’s Notes: After reviewing both the New York and Cambridge Declarations on (Animal) Consciousness, the latter was selected. Any animal…Continue readingThe Cambridge Declaration On Consciousness

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More than Human Rights: A Deep Dive Into Legal Frameworks for the Rights of Nature with NYU Law Prof. César Rodríguez Garavito

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026admin

Source: Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery More-than-human rights with Prof. César Rodríguez Garavito In this video, Earth Rights scholar and field lawyer Prof. Rodríguez-Garavito—founding director of the More-Than-Human (MOTH) Life…Continue readingMore than Human Rights: A Deep Dive Into Legal Frameworks for the Rights of Nature with NYU Law Prof. César Rodríguez Garavito

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How 328 “Pest” Beavers Resurrected 15,000 acres of the FL Panhandle

March 8, 2026March 12, 2026admin

The Florida Beaver Experiment Source: https://youtu.be/UEway6v3yPI?si=wnhf0VhFKcrLt3OD The beavers did not just survive. They performed what can only be described as an ecological miracle. In April 2018, the Florida Fish and…Continue readingHow 328 “Pest” Beavers Resurrected 15,000 acres of the FL Panhandle

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Latest Twist in Chevron’s Amazon Pollution Saga: Ecuador Ordered to Pay the Oil Company $220 Million

December 15, 2025June 15, 2026admin

Indigenous and other Ecuadorians have lived with millions of gallons of toxic pollution from Texaco’s operations for decades. Now, those victims’ tax dollars will go to Chevron, which acquired Texaco in 2001.…Continue readingLatest Twist in Chevron’s Amazon Pollution Saga: Ecuador Ordered to Pay the Oil Company $220 Million

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Ecuador’s Voters Protect Rights of Nature, Reject Proposal to Rewrite Constitution

December 1, 2025July 28, 2026admin

Ecuadorians handed their president a resounding defeat, choosing to maintain their “ecological constitution” and rejecting an attempt to allow foreign military bases in the country. By Katie Surma November 17, 2025…Continue readingEcuador’s Voters Protect Rights of Nature, Reject Proposal to Rewrite Constitution

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A Groundbreaking Ruling for Climate-Displaced Communities: Putting Human Rights at the Heart of Climate Justice

August 1, 2025June 13, 2026admin

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued an advisory opinion stating that states have obligations to individuals who are displaced internally and across international borders by the effects of climate change.…Continue readingA Groundbreaking Ruling for Climate-Displaced Communities: Putting Human Rights at the Heart of Climate Justice

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Evento ORO: Organización Regional de Oaxaca

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025admin

Aparte la fecha y comparta por favor… LA INVITACION A BANDAS DE MUSICA, GRUPOS FOLKLORICOS Y COMUNIDADES A PARTICIPAR EN EL CONVITE 2025. FECHA: DOMINGO 27 DE JULIO. HORA :5:00…Continue readingEvento ORO: Organización Regional de Oaxaca

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Celebrating the breadth and diversity of California’s extensive cultural assets: Applications Due August 7, 2025

June 19, 2025June 7, 2026admin

Source: California Cultural Districts California is a land rich in resources. As the most populated state in the United States, California’s economy rivals that of most countries, the sixth largest…Continue readingCelebrating the breadth and diversity of California’s extensive cultural assets: Applications Due August 7, 2025

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Whales and dolphins now have legal personhood in the Pacific – but one treaty won’t be enough to protect them (from the Conversation)

June 19, 2025May 2, 2026admin

Source: Whales and dolphins now have legal personhood in the Pacific – but one treaty won’t be enough to protect them By: Elliot Doornbos, Senior Lecturer of Criminology, Nottingham Trent…Continue readingWhales and dolphins now have legal personhood in the Pacific – but one treaty won’t be enough to protect them (from the Conversation)

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Indian Housing Block Grant Evaluation: Final Report (2024)

June 7, 2025June 7, 2026admin

Source: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/publications/Indian-Housing-Block-Grant-Evaluation-Final-report.html The Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program is a formula grant that funds a variety of affordable housing activities on Indian reservations and in tribal areas. Created under…Continue readingIndian Housing Block Grant Evaluation: Final Report (2024)

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SCOPE 3: Guyana’s High Court orders EPA to include carbon dioxide impacts in all Exxon’s EIAs

June 1, 2025July 28, 2026admin

Guyana’s offshore oil reserves pose a major challenge for faithful enforcement of the nation’s current protections of its ecosystems. A Scope 3 victory, a standard beyond what has been currently achieved in the U.S. and other high-consumption nations, is a major victory exemplifying the effectiveness of a just legal system.…Continue readingSCOPE 3: Guyana’s High Court orders EPA to include carbon dioxide impacts in all Exxon’s EIAs

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What are Planetary Boundaries?

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025admin

A complete framework for understanding how we can maintain the safe operating space for humanity. Source: Planetary Health Check 2024 What are Planetary Boundaries? Planetary Boundaries are the scientifically established…Continue readingWhat are Planetary Boundaries?

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COP16: Empowering Indigenous communities with AI for biodiversity

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025admin

Source: https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/cop16-empowering-indigenous-communities-with-ai-for-biodiversity/ By Richard Emblin – October 26, 2024 As Colombia hosts the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference – COP16 – indigenous leaders, scientists, and AI experts will meet from October…Continue readingCOP16: Empowering Indigenous communities with AI for biodiversity

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There could be 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050. Here’s what you need to know

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025admin

Climate changeArticleOctober 23, 20248 min read Extreme weather, rising temperatures and damaged ecosystems are threatening the lives of millions of climate refugees. A collective effort is needed to solve the…Continue readingThere could be 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050. Here’s what you need to know

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Fleeing climate change

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025admin

Interview: Eva Mahnke /ss10/29/2013October 29, 2013 Original: Fleeing climate change – DW – 10/29/2013 Climate change is forcing people to flee their homes. But when does someone become a climate…Continue readingFleeing climate change

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Equity and Urban Planning – Build institutional capacity and culture

November 11, 2024June 7, 2026admin

November 16, 2015 Cynthia Silva Parker Source: https://interactioninstitute.org/equity-and-urban-planning-build-institutional-capacity-and-culture/ This is the third of a four part series, sharing some of the lessons IISC and Horsley Witten Group learned in our efforts to support RhodeMap RI in…Continue readingEquity and Urban Planning – Build institutional capacity and culture

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