Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed in the United States. This drilling occurs in the world's most biodiverse rainforest, a vital carbon sink and home to over 400 distinct indigenous peoples.

Amazonian peoples and scientists agree: this oil must remain in the ground to protect the planet and avert catastrophic climate change. Amazon Watch supports indigenous allies by advocating for respect for their rights and territories. Based on their "FROM WELL TO WHEEL" report, they urge companies, universities, and governments to adopt Amazon-free fuel sources. Join the movement to protect the Amazon at amazonwatch.org/endamazoncrude.

This field report from the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Seven Council Fires Community) at Standing Rock, North Dakota, details how over 200 nations defend their right to clean water and sovereignty

This field report from the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Seven Council Fires Community) at Standing Rock, North Dakota, details how over 200 nations defend their right to clean water and sovereignty against illegal land seizure. These protectors highlight a long struggle against environmental racism and genocidal erasure, showcasing the egalitarian actions of Standing Rock and Red Warrior Camps.

The report features indigenous leaders like Kandi Mossett, Phyllis Young, Cody Hall, Michelle Cook, and Terrell Iron Shell. As one leader states, "We've been here. We know how to take care of the land. Just listen to us." For more information, visit nativeorganizing.org or ienearth.org. Support this coverage at lauraflanders.com/join.

Richard White, a lifelong resident of Standing Rock, discusses his profound relationship with the land and water, expressing deep fears for their future.

This piece, published on November

Richard White, a lifelong resident of Standing Rock, discusses his profound relationship with the land and water, expressing deep fears for their future.

This piece, published on November 22, 2016, was created by KC McGinnis, Kaitlyn Mullin, and Maureen Towey.

2016 marked the hottest year on record, continuing a decades-long warming trend. Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) analyzed global measurements, confirming

2016 marked the hottest year on record, continuing a decades-long warming trend. Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) analyzed global measurements, confirming Earth’s average surface temperature has risen approximately 2.0°F (1.1°C) since the late 19th century.

This significant temperature increase is largely attributed to human emissions into the atmosphere.

Claudiu Murgan's latest science fiction novel, *Water Entanglement*, explores water as a living, angry force. Set in 2055, limnologist Cherry Mortinger (Hayyin) leads a revolution against

Claudiu Murgan's latest science fiction novel, *Water Entanglement*, explores water as a living, angry force. Set in 2055, limnologist Cherry Mortinger (Hayyin) leads a revolution against corporations abusing the earth's water, aiming to prove its memory and overwhelming rage.

Murgan, a Romanian-born Canadian author, crafts an imaginative tale that brings awareness to the very real water crisis. Fifty percent of royalties from *Water Entanglement* will benefit Project Aware: www.projectaware.org.

Independent analyses by NASA and NOAA confirm that Earth's global surface temperatures in 2019 ranked as the second-warmest since 1880. Temperatures were 2°F (1.1°C) warmer than the late

Independent analyses by NASA and NOAA confirm that Earth's global surface temperatures in 2019 ranked as the second-warmest since 1880. Temperatures were 2°F (1.1°C) warmer than the late 19th century, second only to 2016.

This data continues the planet's long-term warming trend, with the five warmest years on instrumental record all occurring in the last five years. More information is available at NASA's press release.

This entry, part of the Employment Law 101 series by Ross Runkel, discusses the employment at-will doctrine. It covers its definition,

This entry, part of the Employment Law 101 series by Ross Runkel, discusses the employment at-will doctrine. It covers its definition, operation, and key exceptions.

In U.S. labor law, at-will employment allows an employer to dismiss an employee for any non-illegal reason, without prior warning.

Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk and public thinker, advocates cultivating altruistic love and compassion to address key challenges: short-term economic stability, mid-term life satisfaction, and

Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk and public thinker, advocates cultivating altruistic love and compassion to address key challenges: short-term economic stability, mid-term life satisfaction, and long-term environmental sustainability. His radical yet simple message has influenced economists like Amartya Sen and Joseph Stiglitz, and he has shared it at Davos and the United Nations.

Ricard asserts this ancient wisdom benefits both society and individuals. Despite its simplicity, the text questions why implementing this solution to our 21st-century predicaments proves so challenging.

This webinar, originally held on April 29, 2020, explores whether sustainable protein can create a future-fit food system, as reviewed in our