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Shrimp is a global favorite but conventional farming has a big carbon footprint and has harmed mangrove ecosystems.
The good news? Through the North Star Shrimp Initiative, sustainable shrimp farming is possible and profitable.
🦐 Learn more here: https://nature.ly/4sL62Gw
The good news? Through the North Star Shrimp Initiative, sustainable shrimp farming is possible and profitable.
🦐 Learn more here: https://nature.ly/4sL62Gw
January 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Shrimp is a global favorite but conventional farming has a big carbon footprint and has harmed mangrove ecosystems.
The good news? Through the North Star Shrimp Initiative, sustainable shrimp farming is possible and profitable.
🦐 Learn more here: https://nature.ly/4sL62Gw
The good news? Through the North Star Shrimp Initiative, sustainable shrimp farming is possible and profitable.
🦐 Learn more here: https://nature.ly/4sL62Gw
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“These unlawfully issued leases need to be cancelled and this irreplaceable home to great caribou herds, polar bears, foxes, grizzlies, wolves and all the other critters that live there must be kept secure.” – George Nickas, Wilderness Watch
wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/gwichin-st...
wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/gwichin-st...
January 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM
“These unlawfully issued leases need to be cancelled and this irreplaceable home to great caribou herds, polar bears, foxes, grizzlies, wolves and all the other critters that live there must be kept secure.” – George Nickas, Wilderness Watch
wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/gwichin-st...
wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/gwichin-st...
No drilling in the Arctic Refuge.
“These unlawfully issued leases need to be cancelled and this irreplaceable home to great caribou herds, polar bears, foxes, grizzlies, wolves and all the other critters that live there must be kept secure.” – George Nickas, Wilderness Watch
wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/gwichin-st...
wildernesswatch.substack.com/p/gwichin-st...
January 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM
No drilling in the Arctic Refuge.
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The Justice Department has sued 24 states and DC for refusing to turn over their complete, unredacted voter files. The lawsuits are part of an alarming and unprecedented attempt to seize states’ authority over elections.
bit.ly/49HOmCY
bit.ly/49HOmCY
Trump Administration Has Sued More than 20 States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Files
The Justice Department’s attempts to collect sensitive voter information are part of a plan to interfere with elections.
www.brennancenter.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The Justice Department has sued 24 states and DC for refusing to turn over their complete, unredacted voter files. The lawsuits are part of an alarming and unprecedented attempt to seize states’ authority over elections.
bit.ly/49HOmCY
bit.ly/49HOmCY
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The Trump regime's threat to seize Greenland is conflicting with its own climate denial, exposing its true intentions: to go after the island’s natural resources and continue expanding fossil fueled imperialism.
‘We don’t want to be Americans’: Greenland’s indigenous Inuit hit back at Trump
The U.S. president shows no signs of backing down on his desire for Greenland, but he is facing resistance from its citizens
www.the-independent.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:27 PM
The Trump regime's threat to seize Greenland is conflicting with its own climate denial, exposing its true intentions: to go after the island’s natural resources and continue expanding fossil fueled imperialism.
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“The United States rejects and denounces the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and will no longer reaffirm the SDGs as a matter of course.”
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populationconnection.org/blog/cpd58/
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populationconnection.org/blog/cpd58/
US betrayal at key UN conference: Population Connection's report
Population Connection participated in the 58th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD58).
populationconnection.org
January 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
“The United States rejects and denounces the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and will no longer reaffirm the SDGs as a matter of course.”
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populationconnection.org/blog/cpd58/
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populationconnection.org/blog/cpd58/
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We’ve seen just how far this administration will go to bend the law to its will. But the courts and states are pushing back against these power grabs to defend the rule of law. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
We’ve seen just how far this administration will go to bend the law to its will. But the courts and states are pushing back against these power grabs to defend the rule of law. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
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"Because of all the damage and degradation caused by livestock grazing in wilderness, its relatively tiny contribution to the livestock industries, and the taxpayer subsidies it requires, it is well past time to end all livestock grazing in Wilderness."
www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/colu...
www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/colu...
It's time to protect wilderness from livestock grazing
By KEVIN PROESCHOLDT
www.gjsentinel.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
"Because of all the damage and degradation caused by livestock grazing in wilderness, its relatively tiny contribution to the livestock industries, and the taxpayer subsidies it requires, it is well past time to end all livestock grazing in Wilderness."
www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/colu...
www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/colu...
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“It’s a sad day in America when our highest court agrees to consider depriving thousands of Roundup users suffering from cancer of their day in court,” said Lori Ann Burd, environmental health director at the Center for Biological Diversity. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
apnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM
“It’s a sad day in America when our highest court agrees to consider depriving thousands of Roundup users suffering from cancer of their day in court,” said Lori Ann Burd, environmental health director at the Center for Biological Diversity. apnews.com/article/supr...
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Up to $125 million to rename the Department of Defense.
But they can't find the money to lower premiums for Americans crushed by health care costs.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
But they can't find the money to lower premiums for Americans crushed by health care costs.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
www.cbo.gov
January 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Up to $125 million to rename the Department of Defense.
But they can't find the money to lower premiums for Americans crushed by health care costs.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
But they can't find the money to lower premiums for Americans crushed by health care costs.
www.cbo.gov/publication/...
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NASA's Artemis II mission is due for launch in February this year (maybe April) and will take four astronauts around the Moon in the Orion spaceship. But what's most amazing is that in modern day America, one of the astronauts is black and one is a woman!
The Artemis II rocket is rolling out this weekend. Watch live as NASA preps the next crewed Moon mission — BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Artemis II gets closer to launch day January 16, 2026 The next mission to take humans to the Moon is edging closer, with the planned rollout of the Space Launch System rocket planned for this weekend,...
apple.news
January 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM
NASA's Artemis II mission is due for launch in February this year (maybe April) and will take four astronauts around the Moon in the Orion spaceship. But what's most amazing is that in modern day America, one of the astronauts is black and one is a woman!
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Yuliia checks in from Ukraine, where attacks on the energy sector have left much of the region without power. Today marks our third day of serving hot stew at 40 locations. Some, like the one Yuliia is at, are Invincibility Stations—spaces for families to warm up, eat, and charge essential devices.
January 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Yuliia checks in from Ukraine, where attacks on the energy sector have left much of the region without power. Today marks our third day of serving hot stew at 40 locations. Some, like the one Yuliia is at, are Invincibility Stations—spaces for families to warm up, eat, and charge essential devices.
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For years, leaders at the state and national level have stood in rare bipartisan lockstep on two key issues: opposing offshore oil drilling in Florida and restoring the Everglades. But drilling threats have re-emerged. Read more from NPCA's Cara Capp: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
For the sake of Florida’s national parks, keep offshore drilling off the table | Opinion
The second Trump administration is proposing offshore oil drilling that could harm Everglades restoration efforts. | Opinion
www.miamiherald.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
For years, leaders at the state and national level have stood in rare bipartisan lockstep on two key issues: opposing offshore oil drilling in Florida and restoring the Everglades. But drilling threats have re-emerged. Read more from NPCA's Cara Capp: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Unilever: Stop silencing Ben & Jerry’s ice cream NOW!
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's...
sign.moveon.org
January 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
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Breaking: A congressional plan to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the BWCA emerges. This unprecedented step could trigger a fast-track congressional vote. We will keep you updated as we learn more:
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/new-congress...
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/new-congress...
New congressional plan to overturn Mining ban near Boundary Waters
www.savetheboundarywaters.org
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Breaking: A congressional plan to overturn the 20-year mining ban near the BWCA emerges. This unprecedented step could trigger a fast-track congressional vote. We will keep you updated as we learn more:
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/new-congress...
www.savetheboundarywaters.org/new-congress...
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🚨The Boundary Waters faces an urgent threat. 🚨
Congress is expected to vote NEXT WEEK on Rep. Stauber’s bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban that protects the Boundary Waters. Contact your representatives today and demand they VOTE NO on Joint Resolution 140.
savetheboundarywaters.org/actnow26
Congress is expected to vote NEXT WEEK on Rep. Stauber’s bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban that protects the Boundary Waters. Contact your representatives today and demand they VOTE NO on Joint Resolution 140.
savetheboundarywaters.org/actnow26
January 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
🚨The Boundary Waters faces an urgent threat. 🚨
Congress is expected to vote NEXT WEEK on Rep. Stauber’s bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban that protects the Boundary Waters. Contact your representatives today and demand they VOTE NO on Joint Resolution 140.
savetheboundarywaters.org/actnow26
Congress is expected to vote NEXT WEEK on Rep. Stauber’s bill to overturn the 20-year mining ban that protects the Boundary Waters. Contact your representatives today and demand they VOTE NO on Joint Resolution 140.
savetheboundarywaters.org/actnow26
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💥 Courage Over Compliance: ICE Out for Good. Join People Power United, a people-powered grassroots movement delivering independent news, organizing tools, and calls to action to protect democracy. ✊ goto.powertothepeoplenews.org/4swBwQi #PeoplePowerUnited
January 17, 2026 at 2:09 AM
💥 Courage Over Compliance: ICE Out for Good. Join People Power United, a people-powered grassroots movement delivering independent news, organizing tools, and calls to action to protect democracy. ✊ goto.powertothepeoplenews.org/4swBwQi #PeoplePowerUnited
This is the weaponized Department of Trump Justice, not to be confused with a legitimate government agenc.
Federal prosecutors are investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. n.pr/4qqiXvI
Justice Department opens investigation into Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor
Federal prosecutors are investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey.
n.pr
January 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM
This is the weaponized Department of Trump Justice, not to be confused with a legitimate government agenc.
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Real leadership means reengaging with international climate frameworks, supporting equitable solutions, and recognizing that protecting people and the planet isn’t optional, it’s essential. And let’s not mince words. It’s illegal. Full stop.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump’s move to pull US from key UN climate treaty may be illegal, experts say
President’s memo stating US ‘shall withdraw’ from UNFCCC marks first time any country has tried to exit the agreement
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Real leadership means reengaging with international climate frameworks, supporting equitable solutions, and recognizing that protecting people and the planet isn’t optional, it’s essential. And let’s not mince words. It’s illegal. Full stop.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Clean energy is still booming in the U.S. despite Trump’s best efforts 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
www.fastcompany.com/91474000/cle...
www.fastcompany.com/91474000/cle...
Clean energy is still booming in the U.S. despite Trump's best efforts
New wind and solar power is still growing, even in the face of political uncertainty and the ending of federal policies designed to help grow renewables.
www.fastcompany.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Clean energy is still booming in the U.S. despite Trump’s best efforts 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
www.fastcompany.com/91474000/cle...
www.fastcompany.com/91474000/cle...
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Once upon a time, Coca-Cola set the standard for refillable glass bottles. But today, they’re the top corporate plastic polluter in the world according to Brand Audit reports.
Send this to @CocaCola to urge them to Bring Back Refill.
#BreakFreeFromPlastic #NoToSingleUse
Send this to @CocaCola to urge them to Bring Back Refill.
#BreakFreeFromPlastic #NoToSingleUse
January 17, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Once upon a time, Coca-Cola set the standard for refillable glass bottles. But today, they’re the top corporate plastic polluter in the world according to Brand Audit reports.
Send this to @CocaCola to urge them to Bring Back Refill.
#BreakFreeFromPlastic #NoToSingleUse
Send this to @CocaCola to urge them to Bring Back Refill.
#BreakFreeFromPlastic #NoToSingleUse
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United's CEO is the highest paid CEO in the industry, while their flight attendants are paid the least – by far.
That's not right.
No CEO should make 1,173 TIMES what a first year flight attendant makes.
I'm standing with @afacwa.org. They deserve a fair contract now.
That's not right.
No CEO should make 1,173 TIMES what a first year flight attendant makes.
I'm standing with @afacwa.org. They deserve a fair contract now.
January 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
United's CEO is the highest paid CEO in the industry, while their flight attendants are paid the least – by far.
That's not right.
No CEO should make 1,173 TIMES what a first year flight attendant makes.
I'm standing with @afacwa.org. They deserve a fair contract now.
That's not right.
No CEO should make 1,173 TIMES what a first year flight attendant makes.
I'm standing with @afacwa.org. They deserve a fair contract now.
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Daily reminder from now until Jan. 20, the day of the nat'l "Free America" walkout, sponsored by Women's March. Find an event in your community and participate--preferably w/the largest gathering in your area. Large masses of protesters have maximum impact. www.womensmarch.com (www.womensmarch.com)
Join our feminist movement.
The mission of Women’s March is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.
www.womensmarch.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Daily reminder from now until Jan. 20, the day of the nat'l "Free America" walkout, sponsored by Women's March. Find an event in your community and participate--preferably w/the largest gathering in your area. Large masses of protesters have maximum impact. www.womensmarch.com (www.womensmarch.com)