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Government Acknowledges that Federal Dams Harm Native American Communities
The federal government has released a report that for the first time acknowledges the harms that dams in the Pacific Northwest have “inflicted and continue to inflict” on Native American tribes, it said. The report, released by the Interior Department, details the...
The Week in Climate Change News
A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories. Tribes and Environmentalists Press Arizona and Federal Officials to Stop Uranium Mining Near the Grand Canyon. Activists hope to shut down an...
Featured Connection: Documentary Filmmaking
Telling Stories That Matter There’s no question that the invention of the smartphone camera has, at one time or another, turned us all into amateur documentary filmmakers. And with the professional-grade movie editing software that often comes pre-loaded on computers,...
Human-Made Noise Is Harming Ocean Life. Climate Change Could Make it Worse.
According to a recent study, climate change is altering the temperature and chemistry of the ocean, which could amplify underwater noise. The study, Predicting the contribution of climate change on North Atlantic underwater sound propagation, has determined that:...
The Week in Climate Change News
A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories. Plastics Pollution Has Become a ‘Crisis,’ Biden Administration Acknowledges. The White House strategy aims to cut pollutants, not cap production,...
Featured Connection: Environmental Protection
Restoring Nature to its Natural State The negative effects of human activity on the environment are certainly there for all to see. Air pollution, deforestation, plastic pollution, warming oceans, rising sea levels, species extinction, intensifying storms,...
Environmental Defense Fund Internships
Whether you want to have a direct impact on the environment — or work behind the scenes to support such work — EDF internships are designed to provide current and recent undergraduate and graduate students with a wealth of opportunities. EDF internships support...
The Week in Climate Change News
A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories. Global goal of tripling renewables by 2030 still out of reach, says International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The renewable energy agency...
Friday Podcast
In a new Ocean Connect feature, we are going to recommend a worthwhile podcast every Friday (until we run out of podcasts!). We are going to start with the Conservation Careers Podcast. Conservation Careers is a conservation careers center for aspiring and experienced...
Featured Connection: Biological Oceanography
The Interaction between Marine Life and the Ocean Because the ocean contains 99% of the living space on Earth and covers over 70% of Earth’s surface, its composition significantly impacts all life. This is true whether you live on the coast or thousands of miles...
NOAA Student Opportunities Database
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) maintains a database of opportunities for students of any level — from kindergarten through high school, undergraduate and graduate, and even recent graduates. Opportunities include one-day events, summer...
Climate Corps Fellowships
Climate Corps® is an innovative fellowship program that trains talented and passionate graduate students and pairs them with companies and public institutions dedicated to meeting their climate and energy goals. Climate Corps® exists to build and mobilize a diverse...