Oregon is an excellent business location. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) actively promotes the state globally, focusing on retaining existing companies and

Oregon is an excellent business location. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) actively promotes the state globally, focusing on retaining existing companies and attracting new ones.

A key industry where Oregon holds competitive advantages is solar cell manufacturing. OECDD's targeted recruitment has successfully brought significant investment, with companies like Solaicx and SolarWorld establishing operations and creating hundreds of new jobs.

Red wolves in North Carolina have welcomed four litters of pups, with 16 surviving their first few months. This new generation offers hope for the future of red wolves, whose population currently

Red wolves in North Carolina have welcomed four litters of pups, with 16 surviving their first few months. This new generation offers hope for the future of red wolves, whose population currently consists of only 22 adults.

Learn more at saveredwolves.org. The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit based in Tucson, Arizona, works to protect diverse species and their habitats through science, law, and creative media. We aim to ensure a thriving natural world for future generations.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) secured a major victory last week as growing opposition halted the House of Representatives' effort to roll back this vital wildlife protection law. As Executive

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) secured a major victory last week as growing opposition halted the House of Representatives' effort to roll back this vital wildlife protection law. As Executive Director Kierán Suckling notes, the ESA is one of the world's most effective conservation laws, having prevented 99% of protected species, including bald eagles and gray wolves, from extinction.

This triumph benefits countless species like whales, sea turtles, and monarch butterflies, underscoring the power of collective voices. We extend our deepest gratitude to all Center supporters whose advocacy made this win for the wild possible.

Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, with vehicle strikes posing their greatest threat.

Through collaborative efforts, a $25 million federal grant has been secured. This funding

Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, with vehicle strikes posing their greatest threat.

Through collaborative efforts, a $25 million federal grant has been secured. This funding will enable the construction of wildlife crossings, safeguarding red wolves and many other species.

Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, with vehicle strikes posing their most significant threat. To address this critical issue, we helped secure a $25 million federal grant.

This

Fewer than 20 red wolves remain in the wild, with vehicle strikes posing their most significant threat. To address this critical issue, we helped secure a $25 million federal grant.

This funding will enable the construction of vital wildlife crossings. These crossings will protect red wolves and dozens of other species from road accidents, offering a crucial lifeline for endangered wildlife.

Footage of Hope and her pups by James Ford.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Cultural Survival will host an event at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Despite

Cultural Survival will host an event at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Despite progress in Indigenous Peoples' rights since the UDHR, including greater participation and new agreements, severe human rights abuses persist globally. This event will reflect on the Indigenous rights movement's achievements and the vital work ahead to ensure human rights for all.

The event features respected Indigenous leaders and scholars: Kaimana Barcarse (Kanaka Hawai’i), Roberto Borrero (Taíno), Dr. Elsa Stamatopolou, Pasang Dolma Sherpa (Sherpa), Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga (Udege), Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough (Iñupiaq), and Lucy Mulenkei (Maasai).

Dr. Morgan Levine, author of "True Age," outlines three dietary factors for longevity: quantity, quality, and timing. Caloric restriction (a 20% reduction) has shown lifespan benefits in animals,

Dr. Morgan Levine, author of "True Age," outlines three dietary factors for longevity: quantity, quality, and timing. Caloric restriction (a 20% reduction) has shown lifespan benefits in animals, possibly by preventing overeating. A plant-based diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole foods while limiting animal products and refined sugars, is also beneficial. Fasting, or time-restricted eating, may mimic caloric restriction benefits via 'hormesis,' boosting resilience to aging.

Optimal diet is individual, influenced by genetics and age, and should be monitored via biological age and well-being. Dr. Levine, a former Yale professor now at Altos Labs, researches aging systems. For more, watch "The science of super longevity" or read the transcript on Big Think.

Join us for the "Written in Stone: Natural History Through the Jeweler's Eye" Exhibition opening at the Natural History Institute on Friday, April 28th. Five featured artists—Klee Benally, Neil

Join us for the "Written in Stone: Natural History Through the Jeweler's Eye" Exhibition opening at the Natural History Institute on Friday, April 28th. Five featured artists—Klee Benally, Neil Hunt, Lesley Aine McKeown, William Ford, and Kit Carson—will discuss their inspiration and connection to the natural and cultural environment in a panel moderated by Edie Dillon.

This exhibition showcases diverse jewelers transforming Arizona's geology, its beauty and mining history, into stunning art. Through high craftsmanship, they reveal the essential beauty of stone and metal, reflecting the natural and cultural landscape. The exhibition runs from April 28 to July 14, 2023. Learn more here: Written in Stone Exhibition.

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The Zetema Project, discuss their strategies for coping with this historic crisis.

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