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In NYC And Elsewhere, Climate Protesters Say Action Isn’t Fast Enough

"Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, people around a warming globe marched in youth-led protest, saying their voices are being heard but not sufficiently acted upon."

Source: AP, 09/23/2024

A Renowned Birder Shatters the Audubon Myth

In his fascinating volume about John James Audubon, world-renowned naturalist-writer-illustrator Kenn Kaufman pays homage to the artist but meticulously dissects the man, writes BookShelf Editor Tom Henry. A review of “The Birds That Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American Wilderness” depicts how Audubon, driven by the rivalries of his time, marred his own legacy with factual errors and outright fraud.

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October 15, 2024

DEADLINE: The Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship

This fellowship aims to empower a new generation of filmmakers exploring the burgeoning field of psychedelics. Apply for one of three $10,000 Student Fellowships or one of two $25,000 General Fellowships. Deadline is Oct 15, 2024.

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"How Colorado Cowboys and Conservationists Joined Forces to Stop Drilling"

"The drilling leases in a pristine corner of Colorado seemed like a done deal. But then an unlikely alliance of cowboys and environmentalists emerged. And things changed."

Source: NYTimes, 09/20/2024

"Biden Administration Nears Approval For ioneer's Nevada Lithium Mine"

"The Biden administration on Thursday published a key environmental report for ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the last step needed before approving what would become one of the largest U.S. sources of the electric vehicle battery metal."

Source: Reuters, 09/20/2024

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