Federal Coalition Announces National Summit to Improve High-Speed Internet on Tribal Lands

August 1, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior A coalition of federal agencies today announced next steps as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s all-of-government approach to addressing how to close the digital divide and increase internet access across Indian Country and the Native Hawaiian Community.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/federal-coalition-announces-national-summit-improve-high-speed-internet-tribal-lands

Climate Bill ‘Transformative’ for Auto and Energy Industries

July 29, 2022 / by Jack Ewing and Ivan Penn / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Senate’s proposal aims to accelerate electric car sales and promote domestic battery manufacturing at China’s expense. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/business/energy-environment/climate-bill-electric-cars-energy.html

Penan Stop Loggers in Culturally Sensitive Conservation Area

July 26, 2022 / by News Editor / Asia, Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism, Species

Published by the Environmental News Service BARAM, Sarawak, Malaysia, July 25, 2022 (ENS) – Indigenous Penan communities have filed a police report and erected blockades to put a permanent stop to logging of the mountain Batu […] The post Penan Stop Loggers in Culturally Sensitive Conservation Area first appeared on . Read the full article […]

Camera traps capture mother tiger with four cubs

July 18, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Conservation, Global News, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund With fewer than 150 individuals, tigers in Malaysia are on the brink of extinction. So imagine the surprise and joy when tiger conservationists spotted a tigress with four cubs. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/camera-traps-capture-mother-tiger-with-four-cubs

Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Newland Celebrates Ecosystem Restoration Investments from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on Channel Islands

July 14, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland celebrated the Department of the Interior’s commitment of close to $100,000 in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-indian-affairs-newland-celebrates-ecosystem-restoration

Heat Waves Around the World Push People and Nations ‘To the Edge’

June 24, 2022 / by Raymond Zhong / Asia, Environment, Europe, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Large, simultaneous heat waves are growing more common. China, America, Europe and India have all been stricken recently, and scientists are starting to understand why certain far-flung places get hit at once. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/climate/early-heat-waves.html

Bangladesh Floods Cause Death and Destruction in Sylhet

June 24, 2022 / by Saif Hasnat and Mike Ives / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment South Asia is used to downpours, and occasional floods, during monsoon season. But this year’s flooding has been extreme, especially in Bangladesh. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/world/asia/sylhet-bangladesh-floods.html

Indian Affairs Makes Significant Investment to Protect and Preserve Native Languages

June 15, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development has awarded $7 million in grants under the Living Languages Grant Program to 45 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal organizations. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/indian-affairs-makes-significant-investment-protect-and-preserve-native-languages

In South Asia, Climate Change Worries Take On Fresh Urgency

June 14, 2022 / by Mujib Mashal Hari Kumar and Atul Loke / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hundreds of millions of humanity’s most vulnerable live in South Asia, where rising temperatures make it more difficult to address poverty, food security and health challenges. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/14/world/asia/india-south-asia-climate-change.html

Secretary Haaland Launches New Indian Youth Service Corps Program

June 10, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today joined Tribal leaders, community partners and Indigenous youth to celebrate the launch of the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) and unveil the program’s guidelines.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-launches-new-indian-youth-service-corps-program

Secretary Haaland Highlights President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in Indian Country, Water Infrastructure in Montana

May 23, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Montana last week, where she met with several Tribes across the state to discuss the Department’s commitment to strengthening Indian Country and highlight how funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes historic investments in rural and Indigenous communities. Read the full […]

Tesla’s Aura Dims as Its Plunging Stock Highlights the Risks It Faces

May 20, 2022 / by Jack Ewing / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Production problems in China and Elon Musk’s pursuit of Twitter are leading investors to wonder whether the electric car company is worth as much as they thought. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/20/business/tesla-stock-elon-musk.html

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments for Dam Safety Programs in Tribal Communities

May 18, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced $29 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) Irrigation, Power, and Safety of Dams programs. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-investments-dam

Secretary Haaland Highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Strengthening Indian Country, Telling America’s Story in Kansas

May 16, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Kansas this weekend to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to strengthening and empowering Indian Country, including increasing access to voter registration for Indigenous peoples. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-biden-harris-administrations-commitment-strengthening

Department of the Interior Releases Investigative Report, Outlines Next Steps in Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative

May 11, 2022 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland today released Volume 1 of the investigative report called for as part of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, a comprehensive effort to address the troubled legacy of federal Indian boarding school policies. Read the […]

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