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health1 month ago•3 min saved

Diphtheria death marks first in nearly a decade amid Australia's worst outbreak in years

Australia confirms its first diphtheria death since 2018 as it battles its worst outbreak in decades, with 245 cases this year mainly in the Northern Territory and remote Indigenous communities. An autopsy linked the April Darwin death to diphtheria. Vaccination campaigns have administered over 10,000 doses since March; Western Australia has reported its first respiratory cases in more than 50 years. Officials say cases are now falling and have allocated AU$7.2 million to boost vaccines and resources, urging boosters for teens and adults.

via BBC|

#diphtheria #health #indigenous-communities

health3 months ago•7 min saved

Nationwide Peru Study Links Pesticide Mix to 150% Jump in Cancer Risk

A Peru-wide study links exposure to 31 pesticides with about a 150% higher cancer risk in high-exposure areas, using six-year environmental dispersion models and national cancer registry data (2007–2020). Indigenous and rural communities face greater exposure, averaging 12 pesticides. Early molecular analyses suggest pesticides disrupt liver function and cellular identity long before cancer develops, indicating non-genetic pathways to cancer and challenging traditional single-chemical risk assessments. None of the chemicals are currently WHO-classified as known human carcinogens. The findings call for considering real-world chemical mixtures and environmental factors like climate shifts in prevention and policy.

via SciTechDaily|

#cancer-risk #environmental-health #health

environment8 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Administration Approves Oil Drilling and Infrastructure in Alaska Wildlife Refuge

The Trump administration finalized plans to open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain to oil and gas drilling, sparking controversy among Indigenous groups, environmentalists, and local communities, while also completing a land exchange deal for a road connecting King Cove to Cold Bay.

via NPR|

#alaska #environment #indigenous-communities

environment8 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Approves Expanded Oil Drilling in Alaska's Wildlife Refuge

The Trump administration has approved expanded oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, reversing previous protections and sparking criticism from environmental groups and indigenous communities due to potential ecological and cultural harm.

via The Guardian|

#alaska #arctic-refuge #environment

environment8 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Approves Oil Drilling in Pristine Alaska Wildlife Refuge

The Trump administration finalized plans to open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, sparking controversy among indigenous communities and environmentalists, with some supporting economic development and others opposing due to environmental and cultural concerns.

via AP News|

#alaska #arctic-national-wildlife-refuge #environment

environment8 months ago•5 min saved

Typhoon Halong Devastates Alaskan Village, Displacing Residents and Destroying Homes

Typhoon Halong caused widespread destruction in an Alaskan Yup’ik village, highlighting the increasing severity of climate-related disasters in the Arctic region, with homes destroyed, graves unearthed, and communities evacuated, underscoring urgent needs for climate resilience and aid.

via The Guardian|

#alaska #climate-change #environment

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Alaska evacuates residents from storm-damaged coastal villages

A major airlift is underway in Alaska to evacuate hundreds from storm-damaged villages affected by Typhoon Halong, with two villages requiring full evacuation and one person confirmed dead. The crisis highlights concerns over federal funding cuts impacting disaster preparedness for small, Indigenous communities.

via CNN|

#alaska #evacuation #indigenous-communities

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Adidas apologizes for cultural appropriation of Mexican designs

Adidas apologized for culturally appropriating Indigenous Oaxacan design in its new shoe, the Oaxaca Slip-On, which was inspired by traditional huarache sandals without proper collaboration with the local community. Mexican authorities and officials condemned the act, emphasizing the importance of respecting Indigenous intellectual property, especially after Mexico's 2022 legislation that penalizes unauthorized use. Designer Willy Chavarria expressed regret, acknowledging the lack of a collaborative approach.

via DW|

#adidas #cultural-appropriation #indigenous-communities

environment11 months ago•3 min saved

Brazil's Lula vetoes key provisions of environmental bill amid deforestation concerns

Brazil's President Lula signed a controversial environmental bill but vetoed key provisions that could have weakened environmental protections, including self-licensing and community consultation clauses, while allowing fast-tracking of certain projects. Environmental groups see the vetoes as progress, but face challenges in ensuring Congress upholds them amid political opposition and potential legal battles.

via The Guardian|

#brazil #deforestation #environment

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Arctic Tundra Shifts to Carbon Emission Source, Reports Warn

The Arctic tundra, traditionally a carbon sink, is now becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions due to increasing wildfires in warming permafrost regions, exacerbating climate change. Rising surface air temperatures and changes in sea ice and snow patterns are impacting local wildlife, such as seals and caribou, and challenging Indigenous communities' resilience. These environmental shifts in the Arctic have global implications, highlighting the need for worldwide attention and adaptation efforts.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|

#arctic #carbon-emissions #climate-change

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Panama to Evacuate Island Due to Rising Sea Levels"

The Guna community on Gardi Sugdub, a small island off Panama's Caribbean coast, is preparing to relocate to the mainland due to rising sea levels exacerbated by climate change. This move marks the first of 63 coastal communities in Panama expected to be displaced in the coming decades. The relocation involves significant cultural and lifestyle adjustments as the Gunas leave their sea-based way of life for new homes built on solid ground. The Panamanian government has invested $12 million in developing the new site, but the transition underscores the broader global impact of climate change on coastal regions.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #environment #indigenous-communities

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Panama to Evacuate Island Due to Rising Sea Levels"

The Guna community of Gardi Sugdub in Panama is preparing to relocate to the mainland due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. This move marks the first of 63 coastal communities expected to be displaced in the coming decades. The transition, driven by increasingly severe flooding and stronger storms, will significantly alter the Guna's traditional sea-based lifestyle. The Panamanian government has invested $12 million in developing a new site for the community, highlighting the broader global impact of climate change on coastal regions.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#climate-change #environment #indigenous-communities

environment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Panama to Evacuate Island Due to Rising Sea Levels"

The Guna community of Gardi Sugdub in Panama is preparing to relocate to the mainland due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. This move marks the first of 63 coastal communities expected to be displaced in the coming decades. The transition, driven by increasingly severe flooding and stronger storms, will significantly alter the Guna's traditional sea-based lifestyle. The Panamanian government has invested $12 million in developing new housing on the mainland to accommodate the displaced families.

via The Associated Press|

#climate-change #environment #indigenous-communities

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Panama Relocates Indigenous Islanders Threatened by Rising Seas

The Guna Indigenous community on Gardi Sugdub island in Panama is preparing to relocate to the mainland due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. This move marks the beginning of a larger effort to relocate 63 coastal communities in Panama. The transition, driven by increasingly severe flooding and storms, will significantly alter the Guna's traditional sea-based lifestyle. The government has invested $12 million in developing a new site for the community, but the cultural and economic impacts of the move remain uncertain.

via PBS NewsHour|

#climate-change #environment #indigenous-communities

environment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Biden's Bold Move: Protecting Alaskan Wilderness from Oil Drilling"

The Biden administration has announced plans to limit future oil and gas drilling across more than 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, as well as block a controversial road crucial to operating a planned copper and zinc mine in northern Alaska. These decisions are aimed at protecting sensitive ecosystems, wildlife, and Indigenous communities, and have drawn both support and opposition from various stakeholders, including fossil fuel companies, Alaskan lawmakers, and Alaska Natives.

via The Washington Post|

#alaska #biden-administration #environment