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Natural Resources Defense Council Indigenous Women: Defending the Environment in Latin AmericaNatural Resources Defense CouncilOn this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the successes of indigenous peoples in Latin America in protecting their lands and communities. In particular, we recognize the strong leadership of indigenous women who have …Engaging with indigenous people…

University of Vermont to host Catalysts of the Climate Economy Summit Sept. 6-8vtdigger.orgMONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont will host the Catalysts of the Climate Economy (cc:econ), a three-day national innovation summit on September 6-8. Taking place at the University of Vermont in Burlington, the summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors …

Climate gloom and doom? Bring it on. But we need stories about …San Francisco Chronicle(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jon Christensen, University of California, … and more »

Seattle Times India’s wild energy trends raise doubts over coal’s futureSeattle TimesNEW DELHI (AP) — Within the wild energy market of the world’s second-most populous nation, predictions are proving tricky. India had been projected to become a carbon-belching behemoth, fueled by thermal power plants demanding ever more coal for … and more »

Wall Street Journal (subscription) Mexican Development Banks Back Clean-Energy ProjectsWall Street Journal (subscription)MEXICO CITY—Mexican development banks are helping to finance large renewable energy projects that are bringing new players into the fledgling power market as a result of the government’s long-term electricity auctions, officials said Tuesday.

ThinkProgress Utah utility wants to triple monthly charges for solar customersThinkProgressUtah’s largest electric utility company wants to place new charges on rooftop solar customers, a proposal that critics say would unfairly penalize the customers; in addition, they fear it could lead to a scenario similar to the one that recently played … and more »

Fox News US solar energy grid braces for solar eclipse eventFox NewsOn average, the solar eclipse in its totality will last around two minutes and 40 seconds, leaving eclipse-gazers in awe from Oregon to South Carolina as they witness the Sun’s corona behind the Moon. No matter the percent of visibility, the solar grid …America’s…

TIME How to Photograph the 2017 Solar Eclipse: Tips, What to Buy | Time …TIMEHere’s the gear you need to photograph the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, plus tips for taking the best possible shots. and more »

KGO-TV VIDEO: 7 ways to watch the solar eclipse in the Bay AreaKGO-TVThe California Academy of Sciences will provide assisted viewing on the roof and East Garden. A live stream of the total solar eclipse will be broadcast in the Naturalist Center. A second viewing site will be available in Candlestick Point Recreation Area. and…

Chicago Tribune NASA issues safety warning as demand for solar eclipse glasses spikesChicago Tribune“It now appears that some companies are printing the ISO logo and certification label on fake eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers made with materials that do not block enough of the sun’s ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation to make them …Solar…