The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February 28, halting vessel traffic and creating an emerging supply gap. This critical waterway previously handled 30-35% of global crude oil, 20% of

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February 28, halting vessel traffic and creating an emerging supply gap. This critical waterway previously handled 30-35% of global crude oil, 20% of natural gas, and up to 30% of internationally traded fertilizers.

While existing stocks currently prevent immediate food price hikes, continued closure will lead to higher energy, fertilizer, and commodity prices by late 2026/2027. Farmers face increased input costs, requiring urgent support, especially for low-income, import-dependent nations. This global disruption, exacerbated by potential export restrictions, demands timely diplomatic and policy interventions to avert a global food crisis.

As climate change worsens wildfires in the American West, National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan introduces Indigenous groups in the Klamath Basin. They are reviving cultural burning

As climate change worsens wildfires in the American West, National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan introduces Indigenous groups in the Klamath Basin. They are reviving cultural burning practices, ancient methods that effectively controlled fires for centuries, offering a crucial way to mitigate catastrophic events.

Discover this vital story and more on "Overheard at National Geographic," a podcast hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs. The podcast features diverse conversations with Nat Geo's experts, exploring science, exploration, and adventure worldwide.

Subscribe to Nat Geo: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe. Listen to "Overheard" on your preferred platform: https://bit.ly/OverheardPodcast. Watch the related video: https://youtu.be/GkbtU4reQ48.

Food and farming face a critical juncture. Extractive practices have depleted nature, leading to climate change, biodiversity loss, and a public health crisis. Farmers, stewards of half our land,

Food and farming face a critical juncture. Extractive practices have depleted nature, leading to climate change, biodiversity loss, and a public health crisis. Farmers, stewards of half our land, must shift from extractive systems to regenerative, sustainable, and circular economy approaches.

Minette Batters, NFU President, discusses her vision for sustainable farming and involvement with the Global Farm Metric coalition. She runs a diversified family farm and co-founded 'Ladies in Beef' and 'Great British Beef Week'.

A long-standing NFU member, Batters rose through the ranks to President in 2018 and is a Trustee of Farm Africa. This TEDx talk is available at ted.com/tedx.

De Winton's golden mole, an iridescent, sand-swimming creature, has been rediscovered in South Africa after being presumed lost since 1937. Threatened by diamond and mineral mining, these elusive

De Winton's golden mole, an iridescent, sand-swimming creature, has been rediscovered in South Africa after being presumed lost since 1937. Threatened by diamond and mineral mining, these elusive moles were confirmed through environmental DNA analysis and the help of a specialized mole-sniffing border collie.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species and their habitats, supports such vital conservation efforts. Read an interview with a rediscovery scientist and watch a video about the moles. For more information on the Center's work, visit their website.

John Cumming, founder and chairman of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company, was interviewed by Teri Orr, founder of TEDxParkCity. Their discussion explored how climate change impacts mountain

John Cumming, founder and chairman of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company, was interviewed by Teri Orr, founder of TEDxParkCity. Their discussion explored how climate change impacts mountain resorts, other snow-dependent businesses, and the winemaking industry, in which Cumming is also involved.

POWDR's portfolio includes nine mountain resorts, such as Copper Mountain and Snowbird, along with Woodward camps and progression centers like Woodward Park City. Cumming also owns Crimson Wine and Copper Moose Farm.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Beloved Communities, this overview is for a gathering of the Interfaith Moral Action on Climate.

Jacqueline

Beloved Communities, this overview is for a gathering of the Interfaith Moral Action on Climate.

Jacqueline Patterson, Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program and co-founder of Women of Color United, brings extensive expertise. Her career spans women's rights, racial and economic justice, HIV/AIDS, and environmental and climate justice. She has worked as a researcher, advocate, and activist, with roles at ActionAid, IMA World Health, and as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Jamaica.

Joes Segal is a Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University. His research focuses on modern art,

Joes Segal is a Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University. His research focuses on modern art, cultural history, and the intersection of art and politics, particularly in Europe, the US, the Soviet Union, and China since 1945. He also investigates cultural boundaries and identity.

Segal authored *East German Material Culture and the Power of Memory* (2011) and *Divided Dreamworlds? The Cultural Cold War in East and West* (2012). He served as a guest curator at the Wende Museum and a guest professor at UCLA, supported by a Senior Research Grant.

Ms. Lia Nicholson discusses wealth creation as a top priority in Africa, noting that historical development was carbon-intensive. Amid global net-zero targets, she outlines three low-carbon

Ms. Lia Nicholson discusses wealth creation as a top priority in Africa, noting that historical development was carbon-intensive. Amid global net-zero targets, she outlines three low-carbon development scenarios for Sub-Saharan Africa: jobs-for-emissions, clean industrialization, and leapfrogging to a services economy.

Nicholson is optimistic that 8 billion people can live sustainably. She advises governments and companies on environmental policy, currently supporting four West African cities with C40 to develop climate action plans for resilience and net-zero emissions. A Yale and Scripps alumna and award recipient, her insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Palestinian youth, especially young women, face alarmingly high unemployment and poverty. Limited job opportunities and a mismatch between education and labor market needs hinder access to decent

Palestinian youth, especially young women, face alarmingly high unemployment and poverty. Limited job opportunities and a mismatch between education and labor market needs hinder access to decent work, impacting purchasing power and food security.

The FAO, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and funded by Denmark, is tackling this by promoting sustainable "green" jobs in the agrifood sector. The project strengthens youth skills, supports green enterprises, and engages various partners to empower young women and men in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This fosters decent employment, builds resilience, and contributes to a sustainable agrifood system.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he explores the devastating effects of drought and the Caldor Fire in California's Sierra Nevada, meeting firefighters on the frontlines of climate

Join host Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" as he explores the devastating effects of drought and the Caldor Fire in California's Sierra Nevada, meeting firefighters on the frontlines of climate change.

Corwin then travels to Washington State, partnering with conservationists to protect vital species like the resourceful American beaver and the endangered Pygmy rabbit, working to safeguard their ecosystems.

Discover more about these amazing animals and conservation efforts. Check local listings for showtimes or visit defenders.org/wildlifenation to learn more.