Recent technological advances, notably Project CETI, are enabling us to begin understanding animal communication, starting with sperm whales. This interdisciplinary initiative employs machine

Recent technological advances, notably Project CETI, are enabling us to begin understanding animal communication, starting with sperm whales. This interdisciplinary initiative employs machine learning, robotics, and natural language processing to decipher nonhuman animal communication.

While these technologies offer significant promise for enhancing animal well-being and rights, they also present serious risks of manipulation and exploitation.

To address this, the NYU More-Than-Human Life (MOTH) Program and Project CETI are collaborating to establish ethical and legal guardrails. This conversation features David Gruber and César Rodríguez-Garavito, moderated by Teo Grossman of Bioneers.

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries to share diverse visions and strategies for a just and healthy world across 25 panels.

A significant panel, "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America," took place on June 25th. Featured speakers included Sharon Lavigne (RISE St. James), Tara Houska (Giniw Collective), Nalleli Cobo (People not Pozos, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition), and Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni, a physician.

Mary Edmeades, Vice President and Social Impact Banking Manager at Albina Community Bank's Pearl District branch in Portland, Oregon, highlights the bank's community commitment.

She details

Mary Edmeades, Vice President and Social Impact Banking Manager at Albina Community Bank's Pearl District branch in Portland, Oregon, highlights the bank's community commitment.

She details their sustainable business practices, support for the arts and local artists, and efforts to keep money circulating within the local economy.

Jeremy Rifkin's "The Empathic Civilization" explores how empathetic consciousness reshapes personal lives, knowledge, commerce, and civil society. This development is crucial for fostering a

Jeremy Rifkin's "The Empathic Civilization" explores how empathetic consciousness reshapes personal lives, knowledge, commerce, and civil society. This development is crucial for fostering a future where global well-being is prioritized.

Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, is a bestselling author and influential social thinker. His seventeen books analyze the profound impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, society, and environment, including works like "The European Dream" and "The Hydrogen Economy."

This text provides an overview of a three-day green roof course, led by Dusty Gedge and John Little. The course highlights the significant benefits of green roofs, including enhanced biodiversity,

This text provides an overview of a three-day green roof course, led by Dusty Gedge and John Little. The course highlights the significant benefits of green roofs, including enhanced biodiversity, extended roof waterproofing lifespan, and contributions to nature conservation.

For additional information, please visit LivingRoofs.org. Dusty Gedge also serves as President of the European Federation of Green Roof Associations.

The America the Beautiful Annual Pass, used by over a million visitors, grants entry to national parks and federal lands. The 2026 pass was legally mandated to feature a Glacier National Park

The America the Beautiful Annual Pass, used by over a million visitors, grants entry to national parks and federal lands. The 2026 pass was legally mandated to feature a Glacier National Park photograph. However, the Trump administration instead inserted the president's image, reportedly discouraging sales and potentially voiding passes if the image is covered.

A new bill, the Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act, seeks to ban images of living political figures on park passes. This aims to ensure public lands remain neutral spaces for all Americans, free from partisan politics.

U.S. residents should contact their representatives to support this act, ensuring passes feature natural beauty and wildlife, not political figures.