The Environmental and Cultural Benefits of Restoring the American Prairie
How policies to prevent the collapse of the grasslands can also support farmers. Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Paloma Beltran with Josephine Marcotty, co-author of “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and RedemptionContinue Reading
‘It is scary’: Oak-killing beetle reaches Ventura County, significantly expanding range
The goldspotted oak-borer, an invasive beetle responsible for killing 200,000 trees in Southern California, is now present in Ventura County. It’s the northernmost reach of the insect.Continue Reading
An age-old monument faces modern threats
Scientists say Grand Staircase-Escalante isn’t reaching its full research potential. The post An age-old monument faces modern threats appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Comparing the Electoral Experience of Texas’ GOP US Senate Primary Fields Across the Decades
A record four candidates seeking the 2026 Republican nomination have been elected to political office * The filing deadline closed on Monday of this week for Texas’ March 3rd primary, and thus the field of U.S. Senate candidates to take on incumbent John Cornyn is now set. Eight candidates filedContinue Reading
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces third sexual assault case, taken into custody
Police said a third sexual assault case was recently registered against Rahul Mamkootathil following a complaint filed by a native of the district…Continue Reading
Last Kurdish-led SDF fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of clashes
Aleppo governor says last SDF fighters have left the city after the Syrian army took control of Sheikh Maqsoud., DEVELOPING STORY, Aleppo governor says the last fighters from the SDF have left the city after the Syrian army took control of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood. The last fighters from theContinue Reading
Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate
Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America., Video Duration 27 minutes 58 seconds 27:58 Talk to Al Jazeera Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America. Since the United States abductedContinue Reading
How fears of parasites drive viral claims for detoxes and cleanses
Removing parasites from the body is a recurring theme in health misinformation on social media. These posts misleadingly suggest that parasitic infections are a common issue and that household items can cure them. As this article will explain, there’s little to no evidence for such claims. There are many differentContinue Reading
Cinnamon 6.4 Brings Visual Overhaul: Key Features
A polished and revamped desktop experience arrives with Cinnamon 6.4 desktop. For months, the Linux Mint team has been steadily improving their flagship – Cinnamon 6.4, a desktop environment update that’s not just incremental, but transformative. This release isn’t just a collection of tweaks; it’s a refined experience designed toContinue Reading
Open Source New Year Almanac: What Does 2026 Hold for You? 🗓️
Step into 2026 with your personalized open source forecast!, Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
Utah Bans ‘Wicked’ and Other Novels From Public Schools Drawing Free Speech and LGBTQ+ Concerns
The novel that inspired one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, and a global film franchise, is no longer allowed in Utah public schools. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Gregory Maguire’s 1995 reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, has been banned statewide by theContinue Reading
Making clean energy investments more successful
Governments and companies constantly face decisions about how to allocate finite amounts of money to clean energy technologies that can make a difference to the world’s climate, its economies, and to society as a whole. The process is inherently uncertain, but research has been shown to help predict which technologiesContinue Reading
MIT startup aims to expand America’s lithium production
China dominates the global supply of lithium. The country processes about 65 percent of the battery material and has begun on-again, off-again export restrictions of lithium-based products critical to the economy. Fortunately, the U.S. has significant lithium reserves, most notably in the form of massive underground brines across south ArkansasContinue Reading












