Casa Ruby, the D.C. LGBTQ community services center, filed an administrative complaint on March 29 against the D.C. Department of Human Services, charging the agency with ignoring and failing to stop one of its high-level officials from allegedly engaging in anti-transgender discrimination and retaliation against Casa Ruby. The…
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Canadian firm ReconAfrica’s quest for Namibian oil and gas poses seismic risk to elephant behaviour – Daily Maverick
The environmental impact assessment reports for ReconAfrica’s planned 2D seismic surveying failed to consider the impact of seismic surveys on savanna elephants. (Photo: Supplied) Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica has submitted an application for an environmental clearance certificate to Namibia’s environmental commissioner to conduct 2D seismic surveys…
Summer reading 2021 – Science Magazine
ILLUSTRATION: STEPHANIE SINGLETONA journalist probes the tech companies racing to entice consumers—and investors—with futuristic foods. An outsider documents his ascent in academia. A policy expert proposes a human-centered approach to solving society’s problems. From an ode to azure to a deep dive into data, this year’s summer reading…
Wanna Be a Washington Marion Marching Jukebox? – 107 JAMZ

I had nieces and nephews who were in the band in high school. My wife was in the band. I have friends who have graced the field for the big game, playing their hearts out in the band. However, I have never had the fortune of doing so.…
The Rainbow Flag and Its Connection to the Environment – Treehugger

Learn how LGBTQ+ rights and environmental justice intersect. Climate change is and will continue to impact everyone, but not everyone will experience its effects equally. For this reason, analyzing how environmentalism intersects with other social justice movements is so crucial. While protecting the planet is of the highest…
Jamshedpur actor Saroni Roy spreading Gandhian values in Sydney – Avenue Mail

Jamshedpur : Jamshedpur born- Australian actor Saroni Roy is spreading Gandhian values of ‘Peace, Harmony & Non-violence’ in Sydney. During the celebration of Global Citizens and National Volunteer Week, Saroni was an integral part of the UNAA NSW project planning team and worked and performed as a volunteer. “As…
Hitachi ABB Power Grids announces Sustainability 2030 – Trade Arabia

Hitachi ABB Power Grids has announced Sustainability 2030 – its strategic plan for sustainability. Through Sustainability 2030 the global technology leader has outlined its main commitments to act and drive business in a sustainable way. Based around four pillars – Planet, People, Peace and Partnerships – the strategy…
USC plans dramatic expansion of sustainability curriculum > News > USC Dornsife – USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

The Sustainability Across the Curriculum program aims to educate the university’s 20,000 undergraduate students in how sustainability intersects with their major field of study. [4¼ min read] Student organizers speak at a climate strike on USC’s campus, part of a growing focus on sustainability issues at USC. (Photo:…
Vanessa Gibson makes her case for Bronx Borough President | New York Carib News – NYCaribNews
During a Carib News’ virtual Board Meeting on Friday May 28, 2021, current City Councilmember Vanessa Gibson made her case for why she is the best person to be the Bronx Borough President. Gibson shared why she is the best choice. Here is what she shared: It’s truly…
Planet Marathi OTT’s Akshay Bardapurkar brings Marathi entertainment industry in global spotlight – ETBrandEquity.com
Marathi films and content making becoming an epicentre of entertainment buzz was rarely the case up until now. The advent of Akshay Bardapurkar in Marathi filmmaking, production and OTT industry has put the spotlight on this highly underrated regional film industry. His passion and love for Marathi has…