People & Population

"Cherokee Nation Names First Delegate To Congress"

"The Cherokee Nation has named its first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. Former Obama appointee Kimberly Teehee's nomination was approved by the tribe's council on Thursday. Although the treaty that created this nonvoting position is almost 200 years old, it had never been filled."

Source: NPR, 09/04/2019

"B.C. First Nation To Proceed With Site C Dam ‘Megatrial’"

"In a six-month trial, the provincial NDP government will have to fight against the treaty rights of Indigenous peoples whose traditional territory and burial grounds will be destroyed by a hydro project — one that now could be cancelled at the eleventh hour"

"West Moberly First Nations will proceed with a Site C dam “megatrial” following six months of confidential talks with the B.C. government and BC Hydro aimed at avoiding litigation, chief Roland Willson announced on Tuesday.

Source: The Narwhal, 09/03/2019

"Many Kids Take A Passion For The Planet Back To School"

"For many kids, heading back to school means more than resuming classes and homework. It means getting back to clubs and student organizations focused on sustainability — everything from composting and recycling to reducing food waste and promoting cleaner oceans and waterways."

Source: AP, 08/30/2019

Newark to Borrow $120M, Speed Replacing Pipes Blamed For Lead In Water

"NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey's biggest city on Monday announced a plan to borrow $120 million to drastically cut the time it will take to replace pipes causing elevated lead levels in drinking water."

Source: AP, 08/27/2019

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