People & Population

October 1, 2024

2024 Utah Award in the Environmental Humanities — Dr. Nick Estes

The University of Utah will confer this year's award on Dr. Nick Estes, noted historian who focuses on global Indigenous histories, environmental justice and decolonization, followed by a conversation with Estes about the relationships between his work and environmental humanities. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m.

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September 24, 2024

Taking Action: The Growing Criminalization of Climate Activism in Western Democracies

During Climate Week in New York, Summer of Heat, Climate Rights International (CRI) and Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) invite you to this open and in-depth discussion on the future of climate activism. 7:00 p.m. ET. The event will also be livestreamed.

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In Portland, Thousands Gather To Marvel At Migrating Birds’ Nightly Routine

"The Vaux's Swift is a tiny bird – some people call it “a cigar with wings.” But every fall these little birds make a big trip, from summer breeding grounds in the Pacific Northwest down to their winter home in Central and South America. Along the way, many of them roost as a big flock in chimneys up and down the west coast. And their murmurations in the air – and simultaneously dive together into chimneys – are so spectacular that they draw crowds."

Source: NPR, 09/17/2024

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