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Anthropocene
- How seaweed farms could change the arithmetic of ocean carbon capture…for the better.
New research suggests that seaweed aquaculture boosts seawater alkalinity, enabling millions—and potentially tens of millions—of tonnes of carbon dioxide removal each year.
- Researchers turn avocado toast into biodegradable food packaging
A strong yet degradable bioplastic made from avocado peels and stale bread tackles two global challenges: food waste and plastic pollution
Aeon
- The shape of time
In the 19th century, the linear idea of time became dominant – with profound implications for how we experience the world- by Emily ThomasRead on Aeon
The Conversation
- 12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year
At its one-year mark, the Trump administration is dismantling the systems that once helped the US move toward a more open and equal democracy.
- Thecla, the beast fighter: The saint who faced down lions and killer seals is one of many ‘leading ladies’ in early Christian texts
The Christian apocrypha, texts not included in the Bible, include stories of Jesus’ female followers – including St. Thecla.
- American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing
The US government used to have American farmers’ backs, but that support has been dwindling for decades. New subsidies signal big changes for farmers.
- Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink
Iran’s internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.
- Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for misinformation.
Sludge
- The Companies Behind ICE
Sludge built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration.
Grist
- Iran’s regime has survived war, sanctions, and uprising. Environmental crises may bring it down.
Decades of water depletion, dam building, and repression of scientists and environmentalists have driven Iran toward ecological crises that are fueling the protests rocking the country.
- Trump’s EPA is taking itself out of the regulation game
The agency has long tried to curb carbon emissions and protect human health. Critics say it’s giving up on both.
- Trump is trying to kill clean energy. The market has other plans.
The administration has done real damage to climate action, experts say. But in many ways, renewables are unstoppable.
Truthout
- House GOP Bill Would Roll Back Key Protections in US Chemical Safety Law
“This bill is a chemical lobby wish list,” said one critic.
- Immigration Agents Teargas Minneapolis Family’s Car With 6 Kids Inside
The family's 6-month-old baby stopped breathing and was unconscious for several minutes after the attack.
- Mahmoud Khalil: The Trump Administration Aims to “Make an Example Out of Me”
Khalil’s supporters fear a new ruling could pave the way for the Trump administration to rearrest and deport him.
Labor Notes
- Will ICE Ignite a Mass Strike in Minnesota?
Minnesota appears to be in gear for a mass uprising. Unions, community organizations, faith leaders, and small businesses there are calling for a statewide day of “no work (except for emergency services), no school, and no shopping” on January 23.
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