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newyorker.com • Philosophy • World
This article explores the philosophical work of Jane Bennett, who argues that inanimate objects possess agency and influence the world around them, challenging conventional notions of human-centric perspectives.
outsideonline.com • Skiing • California
Homewood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe faced potential privatization, prompting local residents to fight for public access, leading to a season closure but ultimately a commitment to remain open to the public.
Geoff Dembicki's "The Petroleum Papers" details the oil industry's awareness of climate change's consequences and its subsequent actions to hinder solutions.
welt.de • Environment • World
Early Earth Day predictions included food shortages, mass deaths, and a significant global cooling by the year 2000.
liberation.fr • Environment • France
In Carrières-sous-Poissy, France, the future of charming floating cabins built on the Galiotte pond is uncertain, facing potential demolition despite their unique ecological potential.
elpais.com • Film • World
A review of Joshua Oppenheimer's 'The End,' a post-apocalyptic musical, criticizes its tedious plot and poor musical execution despite a star-studded cast and intriguing premise.
vox.com • Agriculture • World
Two documentaries promoting regenerative agriculture as a solution to climate change and other global issues are critiqued for oversimplifying complex problems and neglecting crucial trade-offs.
nzz.ch • Literature • World
An interview with American author Rachel Kushner discusses her surprising success with her novel 'Creation Lake,' which explores themes of radical environmentalism, political activism, and the clash between opposing ideologies.
chiemgau24.de • Environment • Germany
The Bund Naturschutz is criticizing the excessive felling of trees in Berchtesgaden, Germany, launching an initiative to raise awareness and encourage community involvement in tree preservation.
outsideonline.com • Climbing • Arizona
A legal battle over the potential destruction of a renowned Arizona climbing area, Oak Flat, by a massive copper mining project is reaching a critical point, threatening to eliminate hundreds of climbing routes and a significant cultural site.
The article argues that maps are biased against animals, neglecting the impact of non-human species and their habitats, thus hindering conservation efforts.
chiemgau24.de • Politics • Germany
A narrowly passed decision in Berchtesgadener Land, Germany, will provide financial support for sustainable menstrual products to reduce waste.
elnortedecastilla.es • Politics • Spain
A Spanish court has ordered the halt of construction on the first section of a high-speed rail line to Cantabria due to environmental concerns and legal inconsistencies.
elpais.com • Politics • Spain
A court ruling in Palencia, Spain, has halted high-speed rail works to Cantabria, sparking a political clash between regional and national governments.
elpais.com • Opinion • World
The felling of a 200-year-old Sycamore Gap Tree in Hadrian's Wall highlights the destructive power of human stupidity and indifference.