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Field Notes from India: Climate Adaptation from the Ground Up

Legal Planet

Climate educators from SEWA explaining solar power for salt gathering (L) and skylights that cool the interior of a house (R). Photos by Jim Salzman I spent last week in New Delhi, participating in the conference, India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future. To address this, SEWA created the Climate School.

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The Court Has Spoken: A Healthy Climate is a Human Right

Union of Concerned Scientists

Right before the holiday weekend, the InterAmerican Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), the Americas’ highest human rights court, released a landmark advisory opinion (AO) establishing the human right to a healthy climate. This legal recognition reinforces decades of scientific consensus that climate change threatens basic human rights.

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The Animal Agriculture Industry Undermines Climate Action

Legal Planet

Photo by MRC Témiscamingue via Unsplash The case for decarbonization to address climate change is often, understandably, directed toward the fossil fuel industry. The international scientific community has long known of the animal agriculture sector’s harmful contributions to climate change.

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New Poll: More than Half of Canadians Support Government Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Prioritize Renewable Energy

Enviromental Defense

Canadians recognize that fossil fuels are causing the climate crisis and want to see governments act to phase out the production and use of coal, oil and gas. Oil and gas companies have spent decades lying to Canadians about their role in driving climate change and the unnatural disasters that were all experiencing.

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Conversations About Affordability Must Include the Cost of Climate Change 

Enviromental Defense

Don’t forget to add on top of that the cost of climate change. From increasing costs of insurance and everyday items like coffee and chocolate, to major expenses when dealing with climate crisis infrastructure damage, like damaged roads, bridges and buildings, we know climate change is expensive.

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Best Practices for Just Land Transitions in California

Union of Concerned Scientists

Multiple benefits to address social needs encompasses everything from food security and affordable housing to mental health support and educational opportunities that help agricultural communities thrive. Real examples, real results These aren’t just theoretical concepts. The Wukchumni Tribe is restoring 10.7

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 29, 2025] PA Environment Digest