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DNA links modern Picuris Pueblo tribe to ancient New Mexico site

A Nature study, published April 30, 2025, confirms a genetic link between the Picuris Pueblo tribe and ancient inhabitants of Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Analyzing DNA from 13 modern Picuris members, 16 ancient Picuris individuals (1300–1500 A.D.), and prior Pueblo Bonito remains, the Picuris-led research validates their oral histories tying them to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Initiated to counter marginalization in Chaco preservation discussions, the study, controlled by the tribe, highlights ethical Indigenous-scientific collaboration. It strengthens Picuris advocacy amid oil and gas drilling debates but does not challenge other tribes’ connections to Chaco.

Pentagon Chief Scraps Women, Peace, and Security Program Originated Under Trump

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has officially canceled the Women, Peace, and Security program—a pioneering law passed under President Trump to integrate women in global peace and security efforts. Though once hailed as a bipartisan achievement and international model, the program is now being dismantled by the very administration that launched it. The move reflects a broader rollback of inclusion-focused policies at the Pentagon and has drawn criticism from global institutions like the United Nations.

Sectarian clashes near Damascus leave 13 dead as tensions rise in Druze town

Sectarian violence in Jaramana, near Damascus, has left at least 13 dead after a voice recording allegedly insulting the Prophet Mohammad sparked Sunni-Druze tensions. The clash highlights deep-seated fears among minority groups and growing instability under Syria’s new Islamist-led government.

California Advances Small Business Solar Growth with New Public Works Exemptions

The Rising Stakes of Ocean Mining

As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, a new scramble for critical minerals is unfolding deep beneath the oceans. Deep-sea mining promises access to metals essential for the future — but risks disrupting ecosystems we barely understand. Companies, countries, and conservationists are now locked in a global debate over how, when, and whether to exploit these new frontiers. The outcome will shape not only environmental futures but the geopolitics and economics of a rapidly changing world.

AI Empowers Small Farmers in a Changing Climate

Small farmers across the world are finding an unexpected ally against climate change: artificial intelligence. From predicting rain to protecting crops, AI is helping them stay one step ahead of an increasingly unpredictable world. In this story, we meet the farmers, explore the breakthroughs, and look at what it really takes to make technology work in the fields. Because when the climate shifts, survival often comes down to better decisions — and better tools.

Goldman Sachs shareholders stand firm on DEI, reject conservative rollback push

U.S. Wildlife Refuges Begin Cleanup of Abandoned Oil Wells

India to Review ESG Disclosures for Listed Companies Amid Industry Pushback

India's SEBI will begin reviewing its ESG disclosure mandates next month, including potential easing of requirements for smaller firms. The move reflects industry pushback against supply chain data mandates and aligns with similar global efforts to fine-tune sustainability regulations.

AI Meets Nature: Salesforce Powers a New Era of Environmental Impact Through Agentforce

Salesforce is redefining climate action with autonomous AI that works for nature, not against it. Through Agentforce and AI tools like the Energy Score, the company is scaling climate solutions, empowering nonprofits, and promoting transparency — a powerful combination in the global push for environmental resilience.

Federal Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws, Citing “Threats to Energy Dominance”

This executive order signals a profound federal intervention into state climate policy, reframing environmental governance as a matter of economic security rather than ecological stewardship. As lawsuits and regulatory pushback mount, the battle between energy dominance and climate leadership is likely to intensify in the courts—and in the political arena.

New York’s Craft Beer Industry Fuels Local Economies and Agriculture

New York’s craft beer industry shows how community-rooted small businesses can deliver statewide impact—fueling economic growth, revitalizing agriculture, and driving innovation in policy and sustainability.