Impact of Lithium Mining on Indigenous Communities in Chile

Indigenous Lickanantay people in Chile's Atacama Desert resist lithium mining operations due to the potential destruction of their culture and environment. Companies like SQM, Albemarle Corp., and BYD have set up operations on the Atacama salt flat, leading to mixed opinions among locals about the benefits and harms of the lithium boom. Residents fear the loss of water, work, and culture as the extraction of lithium continues.

Early Human-Canine Relationships in Ice Age Alaska

Research reveals ancient wolves in Ice Age Alaska were eating salmon, indicating early human-canine relationships in the Americas. The study, published in Science Advances, shows that dogs were fed salmon by humans around 12,000 years ago, pushing back the timeline of such relationships by 2,000 years.

Deb Haaland's Efforts for Indigenous Communities

Deb Haaland, the U.S. Interior secretary and the only Native American in the Cabinet, has been advocating for Indigenous communities to combat violent crimes. The Not Invisible Act she championed aims to address the high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous people in the U.S. Haaland's efforts have shed light on the lack of resources, law enforcement, and support for Indigenous communities across the country.

Improving Access to Justice for Indigenous Communities

Utah's experiment in bringing court hearings to remote Indigenous communities is inspiring other states