As a Federal Court ruling nears on January 5th, opponents warn the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada is already damaging sacred sites. Lithium Nevada Corporation has begun digging test pits and installing infrastructure where Native Americans conduct ceremonies. Tribes argue this violates permit agreements, contending new authorizations terminated older ones, with attorney Will Falk suggesting the company is "lying to get a headstart" with BLM's approval.

Thacker Pass, or Peehee Mu'huh, is a sacred site for regional tribes, used for ceremonies, gathering, and as a massacre site. Tribal leaders emphasize their responsibility to protect these places, asserting the mine violates religious freedoms and consultation rights. The January 5th hearing is the final oral argument in lawsuits. Support protection efforts: https://givebutter.com/protectthackerpass. Learn more: https://ProtectThackerPass.org.

Biodiversity loss is a critical 21st-century threat. Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation discusses how food design can help restore nature, rather than hinder it, by allowing biodiversity to thrive.

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Eveline Jonkhoff, Program Manager at Amsterdam Circular, detailed the city's journey and future goals towards becoming a circular city.

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CISL Director of Policy, Eliot Whittington, recently appeared on BBC World News.

He discussed a landmark agreement, examining if it represents a "Paris moment for nature."

In this Ocean Steward Spotlight, we feature Manjula Tiwari, President of the Ocean Ecology Network. Her nonprofit organization is dedicated to science-based conservation and management strategies for global projects.

Manjula's work focuses on sea turtles, addressing nesting beach ecology, the impact of fisheries, and developing holistic conservation strategies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the South Pacific. Support her vital work at oceanecology.org.

Vestiaire Collective champions circular luxury fashion by offering pre-loved items, aligning with the circular economy. A contributor to the Foundation's Circular Design for Fashion Book, they were also nominated for a Circular Economy Award.

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Timberland, recipient of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Award for Circular Economy at this year's #CNMISustainableFashionAwards, recognizes designers not just as creators, but as vital problem-solvers for textile overproduction.

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Oceana actively combats destructive fishing practices and ocean pollution. These efforts create a significant ripple effect.

By addressing these threats, we protect and restore vital marine habitats. This work is essential for ensuring the health and abundance of our oceans.

NKWO, an award-winning designer and contributor to the Foundation's Circular Design for Fashion Book, innovatively repurposes old denim. She uses traditional Nigerian craft with market-sourced scraps to create Dakala, a new striped fabric.

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Lithium Americas Corporation (LAC) is splitting into two entities: Lithium Americas, focusing on North American projects like Thacker Pass, and Lithium International, managing Cauchari-Olaroz in Argentina. This restructuring is reportedly aimed at limiting liability, accessing U.S. Department of Energy loans, and distancing the company from its Chinese connections and significant issues at the Argentine site.

The Cauchari-Olaroz project, 44.8% owned by LAC and 46.7% by China's Ganfeng Lithium, has been subject to allegations of human rights violations by The Washington Post and saw two worker deaths in October. Critics suggest LAC seeks to bypass Republican opposition and federal funding hurdles by separating from its China ties and the associated human rights and environmental concerns, which are seen as mirroring potential issues at Thacker Pass.

Links:
- Lithium Americas to split into two public companies
- This foreign company wants to mine massive amounts of lithium in Nevada. First, it must overcome its China problem.
- Tossed aside in the lithium rush
- Lithium Americas reports two contractor deaths at Cauchari-Olaroz project

EILEEN FISHER, INC., recognized with The Pioneer Award at this year's #CNMISustainableFashionAwards and a contributor to the Foundation's #CircularDesign for Fashion book, has designed timeless, durable clothing since 1984.

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Public lands are vital for individual health, wellbeing, and protecting our planet's rich biodiversity. Heath Nero discusses the Wyss Foundation's $1.5 billion commitment to the global "30x30" effort, aiming to protect 30% of the world's lands and oceans by 2030.

Nero highlights innovative conservation approaches that successfully protect natural resources and local populations. He emphasizes that "Conservation only works when local communities are brought in and see the benefit."

This discussion underscores the importance of safeguarding wild places and offers clear ideas on how to support this work. Learn more about Pathways to Planetary Health and support the Garrison Institute.

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After five years of legal action by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized Endangered Species Act protection for the Dixie Valley toad. These extremely rare amphibians, previously under emergency protection, face acute threat from a geothermal power plant likely to dry up their critical hot springs. As the Center’s Great Basin Director Patrick Donnelly stated, "Renewable energy is essential to combating the climate emergency, but it can’t come at the cost of extinction."

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species through science, law, and creative media, believing human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. Learn more about this victory: biologicaldiversity.org/news. Explore the Center's work: biologicaldiversity.org.

The Circular Design Leaders, senior design professionals within the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Network, drive the adoption of circular design and inspire the global design community. In September 2022, they collaborated with the Foundation's Circular Design team and IDEO on a three-day sprint to envision future design functions for circular-ready organizations.

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Mexico's rich biodiversity, home to howler monkeys and jaguars, is severely threatened by illegal wildlife trade. Thousands of animals are poached from their habitats annually, suffering and dying to be sold as exotic pets, often facilitated through social media.

An undercover investigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit, exposed widespread trafficking. Devastating footage of kidnapped baby howler monkeys, used to entice buyers, can be seen in this video. Learn more about this issue: biodiv.us/3Fe3gBq.

The Center works through science, law, and media to protect all species and their habitats, ensuring a wild world for future generations. For more information, visit our website: biologicaldiversity.org.

Prof. Shannon Vallor, Baillie Gifford Chair in AI Ethics, explores whether machines can possess virtue for harmonious human-AI coexistence. She examines virtue's meaning for AI, its link to trustworthiness, and the role of value alignment, concluding with ethical and design challenges.

The course "All Things Have Standing," from Carnegie Council and Fighter Steel Education, draws inspiration from the "Spark Hunter" audio drama's idea that all things have ethical standing. It explores AI and environmental ethics, their psychology, philosophy, and global challenges.

For more on "All Things Have Standing" and to listen to "Spark Hunter," visit FighterSteel.com. Listen to the course wherever you get podcasts by subscribing to Carnegie Council.