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Standing Up for Immigrants and Our Planet

January 12, 2026

People in Portland are fighting for immigrants and climate justice. They gather outside the jail to support those inside. They sing and pray, showing their faith and love. A woman holds a picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who cries for her suffering children. Kids in Portland marched to City Hall.

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Businesses and Climate Change: Beyond Just Saving Energy

December 26, 2025

Climate change is a big deal, and businesses have a big part to play. Some companies are doing great things to help the planet. But most are not doing enough to cut down on carbon or make the big changes needed to fight climate change. You might have heard of "greenwashing. " That's when companies

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Climate Talks: Big Promises, Small Steps

November 22, 2025

The recent global climate summit, COP30, ended with a new agreement, but it didn't include a clear plan to cut fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries that wanted stronger action. The summit started with high hopes. Over 80 countries wanted to agree on a strong plan to move away

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Global Climate Action: Moving Forward Without the U. S.

September 25, 2025

The world is still pushing ahead with climate action, even with the U. S. stepping back. The U. N. special adviser on sustainability, Jeffrey Sachs, shared this at a recent event. He said other countries are not letting the U. S. slow them down. Sachs talked to many world leaders this year, and none

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How We Misjudge Others' Climate Change Beliefs

May 23, 2025

When it comes to climate change, most people are on the same page. They acknowledge that humans are causing it. However, there is a widespread misconception about how many others share this belief. This is known as pluralistic ignorance. It happens when people underestimate the number of others who

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What's the Big Deal About the US and World Politics?

February 8, 2025

The US is the global heavyweight, so what happens in Washington matters as geopolitics is akin to a game of thrilling chess. At first glance, the influence is simple. The US is the world's most powerful country, like Rome during its prime, but today’s world is much more interconnected. The real ki

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The Power of Data in Urban Climate Action

January 2, 2025

In our race against time to cut greenhouse gas emissions, we're facing a crucial question: what exactly drives these emissions at an individual and community level? Despite knowing that we humans are the main culprits, we still have big gaps in our knowledge. To tackle this, a team created an urban

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Hospitals Going Green: The Race to Zero Carbon Emissions

December 27, 2024

Ever thought about how hospitals could help save the planet? Well, they're starting to do just that! Hospitals are big places, and they use lots of energy. This means they also produce a lot of carbon emissions, which hurt the environment. But now, many hospitals are trying to change that. They're a

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Climate Cash Controversy: COP29's Frustrating Finance Focus

November 26, 2024

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, was supposed to be a big deal for climate finance. With nearly 50, 000 people from 200 countries, including a first-time appearance by the Taliban, gathering in Azerbaijan, the goal was clear: to secure vital funds for the fight against c

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John Prescott: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice

November 21, 2024

John Prescott, a former UK Deputy Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 86. His family shared that he devoted his life to enhancing others' lives, advocating for social justice, and protecting the environment. Prescott, who battled Alzheimer's disease, died peacefully in a care home on Wedne