Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil fuel industry's role in climate chaos, Brorby faces a dilemma: the existential crises impacting nature and LGBTQ people.

He argues these struggles are interconnected. Brorby seeks to reconcile nature, culture, diversity, and belonging, emphasizing that all these elements are part of a unified fight.

Indigenous communities continue to battle "fortress conservation" efforts that displace them and restrict access to their ancestral lands. This approach often conflicts with their traditional

Indigenous communities continue to battle "fortress conservation" efforts that displace them and restrict access to their ancestral lands. This approach often conflicts with their traditional stewardship, despite Indigenous peoples being vital guardians of the Earth.

Though making up just over 6% of the global population, Indigenous peoples steward 25% of the Earth's surface and 40% of intact ecosystems. They protect 80% of the planet's remaining biodiversity, a direct result of their profound relationships with their territories.

Scientists recently witnessed a brief but epic octopus battle within a shipwreck's hull, nearly 6,000 feet deep in the Gulf of Mexico.

Likely vying for territory in the sunken vessel, two

Scientists recently witnessed a brief but epic octopus battle within a shipwreck's hull, nearly 6,000 feet deep in the Gulf of Mexico.

Likely vying for territory in the sunken vessel, two octopuses engaged in a tentacle tug-of-war until the intruding one retreated.

If you love cephalopods and other wildlife, join the Center for Biological Diversity's e-list for activists and animal lovers: https://bit.ly/2qE6gBz.

Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses have received artificial nests to combat declining breeding success, a consequence of warming air temperatures. Scientists placed aerated concrete and mudbrick

Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses have received artificial nests to combat declining breeding success, a consequence of warming air temperatures. Scientists placed aerated concrete and mudbrick nests on Bass Strait’s Albatross Island, where birds struggle to find enough natural nesting material. These artificial nests provide a stable environment, boosting breeding success by 20% compared to natural nests.

For more details on this conservation effort, read the National Geographic article: Shy Albatross Make Artificial Nests Their Own—Giving Scientists Hope for Their Species, and watch the video: Artificial Nests Helping the Shy Albatross Battle Climate Change.

Hollywood faces a stark gender inequality, with women directors representing a small fraction of filmmakers. This disparity is central to a heated gender discrimination battle, led by activist

Hollywood faces a stark gender inequality, with women directors representing a small fraction of filmmakers. This disparity is central to a heated gender discrimination battle, led by activist Maria Giese. She instigated Hollywood's gender equality movement, addressing the employment equity challenges behind #MeToo and #TimesUp.

Giese, a filmmaker, describes her vision for the post-#MeToo era. This insightful talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

An event titled "Women in Action for Climate Justice and a Just Transition: Path to COP30 and Beyond" brought together diverse global women leaders. They highlighted the importance of a Just

An event titled "Women in Action for Climate Justice and a Just Transition: Path to COP30 and Beyond" brought together diverse global women leaders. They highlighted the importance of a Just Transition and presented comprehensive, intersectional strategies to advance community-led climate solutions, phase out fossil fuels, protect democracy, and strengthen the climate justice movement.

Discussions focused on critical topics such as forest protection, reforestation, gender-responsive climate policies, fossil fuel resistance, food sovereignty, Indigenous and human rights, Rights of Nature, and strategic campaigns for COP30 and future climate action.

Prominent speakers included Thilmeeza Hussain (UN), Eriel Tchekwie Deranger (2024 Climate Breakthrough Award Winner), Bridget Burns (WEDO), Tzeporah Berman (Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty), Colette Pichon-Battle (Taproot Earth), Jozileia Kaingang (ANMIGA), Taily Terena (2025 Global Citizen Prize Winner), and Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation Environmental Ambassador). The event was moderated by Osprey Orielle Lake, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN).

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted virtually by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted virtually by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel “What’s Ahead: Collective Action for Climate Justice: Part 1” on June 28th. Panelists included Colette Pichon-Battle (Taproot Earth), Thilmeeza Hussain (UN Regional Commissions), and Galina Angarova (SIRGE Coalition). Resources from this panel and the entire Assembly are available here.

This Assembly united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased diverse visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a transformative path to a healthy and just world. Interpretation was provided in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Learn more about the Assembly here.

As climate challenges escalate, communities increasingly recognize that effective action and resilience hinge on ecological boundaries—watersheds, food, energy, and culture sheds—rather than

As climate challenges escalate, communities increasingly recognize that effective action and resilience hinge on ecological boundaries—watersheds, food, energy, and culture sheds—rather than just political maps. This bioregional perspective is crucial for redefining governance and building political-ecological alliances that prioritize equity and justice.

A visionary group of climate action organizers, including Indigenous leader Eriel Deranger, Rights of Nature attorney Thomas Linzey, climate justice lawyer Colette Pichon Battle (Taproot Earth), and OneEarth founder Justin Winters, illuminate pathways for practical climate solutions and emerging eco-governance.

This conversation took place at the Bioneers 2025 Conference. Explore more keynote talks and discussions at bioneers.org.

On November 13, WECAN hosted the press conference, “Women Leading Fossil Fuel Phaseout and a Just Transition,” at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Speakers shared critical strategies to advance a

On November 13, WECAN hosted the press conference, “Women Leading Fossil Fuel Phaseout and a Just Transition,” at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Speakers shared critical strategies to advance a fossil fuel phaseout, uplift Indigenous and human rights, stop extraction, and implement a Just Transition that supports communities and ecosystems.

The event featured global experts including Dr. Ameria Sawas, Colette Pichon Battle, Esq., gina cortés valderrama, and Majo Andrade Cerda (Kichwa). Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN’s Executive Director, provided comments and moderated the discussion.

Learn more about WECAN’s advocacy goals, delegation, events, and speakers on their website: https://tinyurl.com/COP30blog

On November 20 at COP29, women leaders presented crucial reports and strategies to accelerate a Just Transition and global climate justice. Their efforts focused on supporting communities and

On November 20 at COP29, women leaders presented crucial reports and strategies to accelerate a Just Transition and global climate justice. Their efforts focused on supporting communities and ecosystems impacted by extractive industries and addressing human and Indigenous rights violations.

Key speakers included Colette Pichon Battle (Taproot Earth, USA), Zukiswa White (Women and Gender Constituency, South Africa), Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation Environmental Ambassador, WECAN Board Member, Turtle Island/USA), Taily Terena (Indigenous rights activist, WECAN Coordinator, Brazil), and Osprey Orielle Lake (Executive Director, WECAN, USA).