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Amazon Deforestation: A Legacy of Violence and the Urgent Need for Systemic Change

The murders of journalist Dom Phillipps and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira highlighted the ongoing struggle to protect the Amazon rainforest, revealing a stark contrast in global media attention towards environmental defenders and the urgent need for systemic change beyond government policies.

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Life on Land
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Ocean Health Crisis Demands Urgent Action for Human Rights and Sustainable Governance

The ocean's health is crucial for human survival, yet faces threats from pollution, climate change, and weak governance; indigenous communities' efforts and the upcoming UN Ocean Conference highlight the need for improved protection and human rights recognition.

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Life Below Water
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Greens Senator Accuses Party of Racism and Bullying in Leaked Resignation Letter

WA Senator Dorinda Cox sensationally defected from the Greens to Labor, accusing her former party of racism and bullying in a leaked resignation letter, citing a failure to address her assault claim and a toxic internal culture.

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Gender Equality
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Chilean Salmon Farming: Environmental Damage and Indigenous Concerns

Chile's booming salmon farming industry, while a top exporter, is damaging Patagonia's ecosystems, impacting the Kawesqar Indigenous peoples' traditional fishing and way of life, despite industry denials and adherence to regulations.

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Life Below Water
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Ecuador's Gas Flares: Human Rights Violations and Climate Crisis

In Ecuador's Amazon, oil well gas flares—among the highest globally—persist despite a 2021 court ruling, violating human rights, harming health, and worsening climate change, impacting vulnerable communities for over 57 years.

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Climate Action
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Court Case Challenges Approval of Controversial Australian Gas Project

A court will hear a bid to compel the Australian government to consider a heritage application to protect Indigenous rock art threatened by Woodside's North West Shelf gas project extension, approved until 2070, while three activists admit to a successful hoax targeting the company.

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Life on Land
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Death of Aboriginal Man in Custody Sparks Calls for Independent Inquiry

Kumanjayi White, a 24-year-old Aboriginal man with disabilities, died on May 27th after being restrained by police in Alice Springs, prompting calls for an independent investigation into his death due to concerns about potential bias and lack of accountability within the Northern Territory Police fo...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Latin America Faces Converging Environmental and Social Crises

Climate change, inequality, and weak governance converge in Latin America, causing severe environmental damage and impacting vulnerable populations; examples include water scarcity in Colombia, river contamination in Guatemala, floods in Brazil, and wildfires in Bolivia.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Arizona Copper Mine Land Transfer Temporarily Delayed

A U.S. District Judge in Arizona has temporarily delayed the transfer of federal land for a large copper mining project, granting a 60-day window for review of an environmental assessment before proceeding, following objections from environmentalists and Native American tribes who consider the land ...

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Life on Land
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Bill C-5 sparks Indigenous rights concerns, prompting emergency AFN meeting

Canada's Bill C-5, introduced June 2nd, seeks to expedite major project approvals, raising concerns among the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) about potential infringements on Indigenous rights. An emergency AFN meeting is scheduled for June 16th to discuss the bill and potential legal challenges.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Yurok Tribe Regains 47,000 Acres in Largest California Land Return

The Yurok Tribe in California has regained 47,000 acres of ancestral land, the largest land conservation agreement in state history, achieved through collaboration with the Western Rivers Conservancy and other environmental groups, enabling the tribe to implement traditional sustainable land managem...

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Life on Land
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Mexico's First Indigenous Supreme Court Justice Elected Amidst Controversy

Hugo Aguilar, a 52-year-old Mixtec lawyer, won Mexico's first-ever judicial election for Supreme Court Justice on Sunday, becoming the first Indigenous justice in nearly 170 years; however, his past work with the ruling party raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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