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The Bates College Program in Environmental Studies seeks to hire a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor whose scholarly focus is on cultural studies of the environment within one of the humanities. We are looking for a colleague to join a vibrant, multi-disciplinary program beginning 1 August 2014.

By Donald A. Crosby
From The Fourth R
Volume 27, Issue 1
January/February 2014

February 6, 2014
By Rabbi Arthur Waskow
The Shalom Center

February 2, 2014
By Abbot Stanislaus Gumula  
Post and Courier

The Brothers at Mepkin Abbey have followed the discussion about the fate of Cainhoy Plantation over the past three months. We are hopeful that a positive outcome can be achieved for this important property, and with that in mind offer a message of patience and hope.

January 29, 2014
United Nations Environment Programme

Climate Change Action in Focus as World Works towards New Climate Deal

Nairobi – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is inviting nominations for the 2014 Champions of the Earth Award, which honours visionaries whose actions and leadership have had a positive impact on the environment.

Video Part of Two Minutes on Oceans with Jim Toomey Series

United Nations Environment Programme
January 28, 2014

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Hundreds of Millions of Hectares, Nearly the Size of Brazil, Face Degradation Threat - UN Report Warns

Implications on Food Security and Natural Systems

United Nations Environment Programme
January 24, 2014

Davos / Switzerland – Up to 849 million hectares of natural land – nearly the size...