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Jimmy Carter Raised Climate Change Concerns 35 Years Before Paris Accords

"Nearly a half-century later, environmental advocates are remembering Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100, as a president who elevated environmental stewardship, energy conservation and discussions about the global threat of rising carbon dioxide levels."

Source: AP, 01/08/2025

"Why Does Trump Want Greenland?"

"President-elect Donald J. Trump’s attention returned Tuesday to an idea that has fascinated him for years: acquiring Greenland for the United States. In a news conference on Tuesday, he refused to rule out using military or economic force to take the territory from Denmark, a U.S. ally."

Source: NYTimes, 01/08/2025

Calif. And Greens Sued Exxon Over Plastics. Now Exxon Is Striking Back.

"On Monday, Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of environmental groups over their criticism of the company’s plastics recycling initiatives."

Source: Grist, 01/08/2025

"Campaigners Celebrate As Firm Making First-Ever GMO Fish Ceases Operations"

"AquaBounty Technologies, the first company in North America to get regulatory approval to sell a genetically engineered animal for human consumption — an Atlantic salmon spliced with genes from other fish — announced on Dec. 11 that it was closing its last facility, ceasing fish farming activities, and culling remaining stock.

Source: Mongabay, 01/08/2025
March 24, 2025

DEADLINE: Greater Good Science Center's "Spreading Love Through the Media" RFP

The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is offering grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to any journalist or other nonfiction media producer located in North America, to support nonfiction content and reported stories related to love. Apply by March 24. Learn more at a Jan. 28 webinar.

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