Morgan Ellis 
In the vibrant green expanses of Long An province within Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, 60-year-old Vo Van Van’s rice paddies stand out. Unlike the typical flooded fields, his are not completely submerged. Above these fields, a large drone, comparable in wingspan to an eagle, buzzes through the sky, dispensing organic fertilizer on the lush, knee-high seedlings … Read more
KABAENA, Indonesia (AP) — The once pristine blue waters surrounding Kabaena have turned a murky brown, and the vibrant marine life, including octopi and colorful fish, has disappeared. The flourishing seaweed that was once abundant is no longer found here. Parents who have fond memories of swimming in the Flores Sea now caution their children … Read more
In the Everglades of Florida, Talbert Cypress spent his childhood exploring the sparse woodlands, swimming in marshy waters, and fishing in the canals when he was a boy and the water levels were low. Today, at 42 and serving as the tribal council chairman for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Cypress observes significant … Read more
In HALCHITA, Utah, Lorraine Black and Ricky Gillis recently experienced the arrival of an electrical team at their residence in the expansive Navajo Nation, following a five-year period of anticipation. Within a week, their household would be linked to the electrical grid. This upgrade would move them away from their limited setup of a few … Read more
RIOHACHA, Colombia (AP) — The Indigenous Wayuu people, who live as semi-nomads in the arid La Guajira region spanning northern Colombia and Venezuela, are experiencing significant disruptions to their traditional way of life due to climate change. The increasing severity and duration of droughts, exacerbated by climate change, are deepening the water shortages faced by … Read more
MERTARVIK, Alaska (AP) — Ashley Tom, who grew up along the Ninglick River in western Alaska, often observed a worrying trend from her home in Newtok after strong storms blew in from the Bering Sea: the riverbank was inching closer to her home. In this house, where her great-grandmother passed down the art of sewing … Read more
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — The cool evenings of northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage are no match for 15-year-old Gabe Bisonette, an adept young spearfisher. Having honed the traditional Ojibwe technique from a young age, Gabe can now signal his father with barely a gesture when the glowing eyes of fish reflect in his headlamp’s light. With … Read more
In the remote village of Apiwtxa in Brazil, the early dawn was alive with the sounds of the Ashaninka people, who were clad in long, robe-like garments, singing ancestral melodies and playing rhythmic beats on drums and other instruments. This music filled the air as the community welcomed visitors from various Indigenous groups from both … Read more
In the city of Jayapura, located on the southeastern coast of Indonesia, Petronela Merauje goes door to door in her water-based community, encouraging local women to accompany her to the nearby mangrove forests the following morning. In Enggros, a village with a population of 700 Papuans, Merauje and other women continue the six-generation-old tradition called … Read more
EPA Unveils Comprehensive Restructuring Including Changes to Scientific Research Operations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently declared a significant overhaul of its organizational structure, which encompasses a repositioning of its scientific research activities. This reorganization is aimed at enhancing the EPA’s ability to address current and future environmental challenges more effectively. Details of the Reorganization … Read more
