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The article features an interview with Anthony Leiserowitz, the Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. Leiserowitz discusses the importance of Environment magazine in the environmental movement, highlighting its role in publishing accessible research and thought leadership articles. He also explains the mission of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, which aims to build public and political will for climate action through scientific studies and communication strategies. Leiserowitz introduces the concept of "Global Warming's Six Americas," which categorizes different audience segments based on their attitudes towards climate change. He emphasizes the increasing concern among Americans about climate change and its implications for policy. Leiserowitz also discusses the international response to climate change and the value of his research in understanding public opinion and engaging diverse audiences. He highlights the effectiveness of storytelling as a communication tool and mentions other organizations and schools working in the field of climate communication. Leiserowitz concludes by expressing his hope that his work contributes to advancing scientific knowledge and empowering the climate community in the fight against climate change. [Extracted from the article]

"The Paradox of Water" by Bhawani Venkataraman is a book that explores the global issue of 2 billion people lacking access to safe drinking water and the impact this has on education and quality of life. The book also addresses the historical issue of racism in the United States, which has restricted access to safe water for communities of color. Venkataraman calls for equitable access to safe drinking water and emphasizes the importance of public awareness and education in advocating for water infrastructure maintenance and improvement. The text covers various topics related to water and environmental issues, including the economic benefits of improved air quality, the regulation of chemicals, lead contamination in drinking water, and the role of ecosystem services in purifying water. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of safe drinking water as a human right and the need for government investments to ensure access. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the author's experience at the Climate March in New York City. The march brought together a diverse group of people, including young and old, people of different races and religions, and various advocacy groups. The author describes the atmosphere as celebratory and inspiring, with no anger present despite the frustrations of the climate activist community. The author acknowledges the challenges ahead but expresses hope for building a sustainable world. [Extracted from the article]

B Tell me a little about yourself and why you became interested in promoting sustainable agriculture. b I grew up in an Italian family where food played a huge part of family gatherings and everyday life. B FAO also says: "The global transition to sustainable food and agriculture will require major improvements in the efficiency of resource use, in environmental protection and in systems resilience." When I was asked to join the Pew commission to look at industrial animal agriculture (factory farms) it was a way to promote sustainable agriculture for future generations. One of its experts, Arohi Sharma, water and agriculture policy analyst at NRDC, has been quoted as saying: "The regenerative agriculture movement is the dawning realization among more people that an Indigenous approach to agriculture can help restore ecologies, fight climate change, rebuild relationships, spark economic development, and bring joy.". [Extracted from the article]

This article describes a course for nonscience majors that uses the issue of race in humans to stimulate interest in genetics and other sciences. Student outcomes, including valuing and understanding science, plus an ability to discuss the sensitive issue of race, are very positive.

The article discusses the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the relationship between Israel and its neighbors. It highlights the scarcity of water as a contributing factor to tensions in the region, exacerbated by climate change and a fragile ecosystem. The article also mentions the efforts of an organization called EcoPeace Middle East, which aims to foster community-to-community peacemaking efforts and develop water-sharing programs. Despite the challenges, the author remains optimistic about the potential for shared water governance and movements towards peace and cooperation in the region. [Extracted from the article]

William (Bill) Anders, who passed away at the age of 90 on June 7, 2024, was an astronaut aboard Apollo 8 in 1968. He and his crewmates were the first humans to witness Earth rising above the lunar surface and Anders captured the iconic image called "Earthrise." This photo, along with Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, is credited with inspiring environmental awareness and activism. Posters featuring "Earthrise" were used to advertise the first Earth Day in 1970, spreading the message globally. The image symbolizes the growing environmental movement and continues to move people today. [Extracted from the article]

Along with fear of an atomic bomb strike - people of a certain generation remember atomic bomb drills with children crouching under their school desks - came a certain euphoria about this newfound source of seemingly endless energy. This history included not only the growing mistrust between the Soviet Union and the United States - joined in a shotgun marriage during World War II - but also the hubris of the United States that the "secret" of the atomic bomb could be contained by the Americans forever. The Cold War and the nuclear arms race were the direct result, as well as the cause, of this failure. [Extracted from the article]

In this special issue of I Environment i , we focus on what sustainability might look like in a post-COVID-19 era. B Margaret Benner Smidt, Managing Editor, I Environment i b Reframing Sustainability in the Emergent Age We, the editors of I Environment i , wish to make this magazine a vehicle for thought and action about how positively and collectively to shape vital aspects of living and governing in any post-COVID-19 "Emergent Age." Both COVID-19 and climate change/ecosystem calamity require global governance for solutions, but local flexibility for delivery. Democratic consent in the face of climate change/ecological calamity will have to be carefully connected to this emergence process if acceptance of the common good of collective action is to stand a chance. [Extracted from the article]