Year: 2021
COVID-19 Lockdowns Led to the Cleanest Snow Across Asia in 20 Years
Reduced air pollution led to cleaner snow in the Himalayas and Hindu Kush, with significant implications for water supplies for people across the Indus River Basin.
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Mining for lithium, at a cost to Indigenous religions
In western Arizona, the push to mine minerals for electric vehicle batteries threatens the Hualapai Tribe’s religious practices and echoes years of government overreach on Native lands.
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Adapting to climate change isn’t new for state’s Indigenous peoples
Energy secretary visits Nevada as governor signs renewable plans into law
Governor Sisolak signs legislation to create thousands of jobs, invest in Nevada’s New Energy Economy
How the US lets hot school days sabotage learning
New research shows American students are losing huge chunks of learning to heat. Here’s how your district fares
Line 3: protests over pipeline through tribal lands spark clashes and mass arrests
Police arrested more than 100 people this week as activists try to block the expansion of the pipeline
