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Watch “Dakota Water Wars, Chapter Two: Honor the Treaties” on #Vimeo Let this sink in for a bit. - Think climate action is expensive? Inaction could cost $178 trillion. Never been a fan of BOEM so this is a wait/see for me anyway, for whatever it's worth. - Meet the woman leading Biden's offshore energy agenda Three priority funding described here. Never been a fan of coal mining, also thinking about how particular lands are used as a so called "national sacrifice". - Interior unveils guidance for getting coal cleanup money Only time will tell. Personally I'm not trusting. Why? Think how he has reacted to sanctions of Russia in its illegal invasion of Ukraine.  I see empty rhetoric here re: fossil fuels. But I'm skeptical.  - Egypt pledges to allow protest, push pledges as COP27 host Important updates included here. Difficult to decide where to begin. One big thing: world leaders are calling out Russia for causing the rise in the global food crisis. But th...

Russians are still protesting Putin’s illegal war, just a bit differently. Interesting how they’ve changed it and continue. Interesting read.  Bashmakova: “‘I believe that war cannot be a solution to any problem, it can only create new ones.’” She appealed her conviction but lost. - In Russia, war protesters get crafty This is nuts! Interesting read though.  Anything to stop Dem progress maybe? That is the GOP M.O. -   Plan to protect 'old' trees spurs debate over age What stands out the most for me is the last thing here where Lithuania turns the tables on Russia and does the energy cutting. - It's 11 p.m. in Kyiv. Here's what you need to know The idea to to pressure the Army Corp of Engineers to complete a FULL EIS. - St. Paul protest demands shut down of Line 3 Russia's still attempting to take control. Good to see that the Polish President spoke to the Ukrainian Parliament. - Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Ukrainian leaders warn of dire situation in key eas...

Some of those these seeking refuge know are still under attack, and the nuns have done what they can to give these families fleeing some comfort, to calm the children. -  War's displaced find refuge in monastery It's all about retaining the will to fight. That appears to be waning on Russian soldiers' parts. Key too: "Russia has seized only a couple kilometers per day in Donbas in recent weeks."  The Russians keep making mistakes. - Russia tries to rebound in Ukraine as prospects for victory fade Laughing at Putin. Does he really think any of them really want to visit Russia with his dictatorial actions? Of course he welcomes the pathological liar who is just like him in many respects. SMH - Russia bans 963 Americans, including Biden and Harris — but not Trump Detailed read. Ukrainians control much of Donetsk. Unfortunately it's suspected that many in Maryinka support Russia. - Dodging shells, mines and spies: On the front with Ukraine’s snipers Paramedics p...

⚠️ Warning ahead of time, a long difficult read ⚠️ In Ukraine, a perilous journey to bury a 13-year-old girl WTH? The cost of these off shore rigs aren't going to cost even more to clean up each time they spill, b/c they will spill indeed! - California legislators kill plans to close offshore O.C. oil rigs Biden: "'They meet every NATO requirement and then some. And having new NATO members in the High North will enhance the security of our alliance, and deepen our security cooperation across the board.'” Biden doesn't think Turkey's opposition to Finland and Sweden joining are insurmountable. It will make NATO so much stronger, especially with the constant threat Russia poses. - Nordic nations gain ally in bids to join NATO Interesting that many are returning home. As we all know t he war isn't over. Yes, I'm concerned, but I also understand why families feel the need to be together. Do they have homes to go home to with all the destruction we've s...

Of course the Russians are lying about Taira's ties, lyng claiming they don't have her in captivity. The AP has found no evidence that the Russians claim. She and her driver were captured 3/16. What was on the clip that she was able to smuggle out to the AP shows the truth of what the Russians have been doing there. Heartbreaking story separation of mother and child here as well. -  A Ukrainian medic recorded harrowing scenes in Mariupol on a tiny bodycam. Now she is in Russian hands. via @CBSNews Maybe we can take some lessons from this esp. with SLR is coming. - This Māori community used a surprising tactic to avoid killer floods via @MotherJones Admire their stick-to-it-iveness to protect this sacred area. - Gwich’in leaders in Washington to protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge This is a surprise. But then this is just in the House. We shall see if it goes further 😎-- Update: Congress considers strengthening roadless area protections Shadrin's unit hasn't los...

Russia is still attacking in the region, the eastern part of Ukraine, looking to control the Donetsk province. Still Ukraine is repelling some of these attacks. -     Putting a stamp on nation's war effort Russia wanted Mariupol because it is an imp cog in Ukraine's economics and this: "Capturing Mariupol gives Russia a land bridge between Ukrainian territories that it occupied illegally several years ago." Just what will Mariupol mean for Russia when  in fact  Russia has destroyed most of the city as described here: "Capturing Mariupol gives Russia a land bridge between Ukrainian territories that it occupied illegally several years ago."   I can't help but wonder if Ukraine will take Mariupol back as it has so many other Ukrainian cities already. Putin's "victory" may be short lived. Then there's the focus on the stand where Ukrainian soldiers gave the Russian ship the finger & sank it.  C oncern now shifts to the treatment of U...