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Housing for the 21st Century Act Advances in the Senate, Marking a Major Step Toward Expanding America’s Housing Supply and Modernizing Federal Housing Policy

The national housing crisis has become one of the defining economic and social challenges of the 21st century. Across the United States—from dense urban regions to rapidly growing suburban corridors—communities are facing escalating home prices, a shortage of available housing units, and mounting barriers that prevent new construction from keeping pace with demand. Against this […]

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Creamy Vegetable Curry: A Climate-Smart, Zero-Waste Recipe for Sustainable Living

At Sustainable Action Now (SAN), climate solutions don’t just live in policy rooms or renewable energy fields — they begin in our kitchens. Today, we’re proud to spotlight a dish that brings together plant-based nutrition, food waste reduction, and accessible climate action in one flavorful bowl: Creamy Vegetable Curry. Originally featured by the culinary innovators

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Rubio: Trump Administration Signals Plan to Stabilize Oil Markets as Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz

Sustainable Action Now | Climate & Energy Security Special Report Global energy markets are once again on edge. In a high-stakes geopolitical moment, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the Donald Trump administration is actively developing a plan to calm oil markets following escalating tensions with Iran. The announcement comes as Tehran warns

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Two Courtrooms, One Generation: Youth Climate Plaintiffs Rise in California and Alaska to Defend Their Constitutional Rights

Last week in Los Angeles, the wind outside a young woman’s home reached nearly 60 miles per hour. Rain pounded the roof. Thunder cracked overhead. These are not typical late-winter conditions for Southern California. Just weeks earlier, temperatures were unseasonably cold. Soon, the region will swing toward extreme heat. For 19-year-old Genesis—Afro-Indigenous and Mexican—this instability

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Death, Doubt, and the Machinery of Execution: Why the Fight Over Alabama and Florida’s Death Row Cases Matters Now

The death penalty in America is not a static policy debate. It is a living system—one that continues to accelerate in some states even as courts, journalists, jurors, and families raise urgent questions about reliability, constitutionality, and basic human decency. At Sustainable Action Now, through our Death Penalty coverage, we examine the cases, the legal

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SafariLIVE Sunrise, SafariLIVE Sunset, and immersive “LIVE at the waterhole” broadcast

There is something transformative about watching wildlife in real time. The stillness of a waterhole at sunset.A lion stretching in golden light.A rhino calf navigating early independence.Cubs drinking from a muddy pan at sunrise. Programs like SafariLIVE—including SafariLIVE Sunrise, SafariLIVE Sunset, and immersive “LIVE at the waterhole” broadcasts—have quietly reshaped how audiences connect with the

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Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup: A Silky, Caramelized Fall Classic That Feels Elegant but Couldn’t Be Easier

There are soups you make because they’re practical, and then there are soups you make because they feel like a ritual. Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup belongs firmly in the second category. This is the kind of cozy fall soup recipe that tastes like it came out of a boutique countryside kitchen—deeply caramelized, silky smooth,

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Solar Power’s Newest Friends: MAGA Influencers, Conservative Media, and the Surprising Realignment of America’s Clean Energy Politics

For more than a decade, solar energy has been framed as a partisan dividing line in American politics. Environmental advocates championed it. Fossil fuel loyalists dismissed it. Clean energy policy became shorthand for ideological identity. That narrative is shifting. In a development that would have seemed improbable just a few years ago, solar power is

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Crunchy Kale Chips: The Ultimate Plant-Based Snack for Bone Health, Energy, and Clean Crunch Satisfaction

When cravings hit, they rarely ask for something nutrient-dense. They ask for salt, crunch, and something deeply satisfying. The challenge is finding a snack that delivers indulgent texture without sacrificing long-term health. Crunchy Kale Chips solve that problem beautifully. Crispy, savory, slightly sweet, and packed with calcium, iron, dietary fiber, and plant protein, this simple

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Trump Delayed a Global Carbon Tax. Now He Wants to Finish the Fight — Inside the Battle Over a Climate Fee on Global Shipping

The fight over climate accountability has moved from smokestacks and tailpipes to the open ocean. After previously stalling momentum toward a coordinated global carbon pricing framework, former President Donald Trump is now reportedly seeking to escalate opposition to a proposed climate fee targeting the international shipping industry. According to emerging reports, American officials are drafting

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Strong and Resilient: Nikola’s Story Continues at LIONSROCK — A Testament to Sanctuary, Survival, and the Power of Lifelong Care

In the world of wildlife rescue, survival is only the beginning. True success is measured in long-term wellbeing, in dignity restored, and in the quiet moments when a once-traumatized animal can finally live without fear. Nikola’s journey embodies that deeper definition of rescue. Rescued by FOUR PAWS International from a life of hardship, Nikola’s story

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Homeless Dog Pretended to Be Tough — But an X-Ray Revealed the Truth: Mario’s Rescue and the Urgent Reality of Street Survival

On the streets, weakness can be fatal. For stray dogs, survival depends on appearing strong, alert, and unbreakable—even when they are carrying injuries that would bring most humans to their knees. That was the case with Mario, a homeless dog who tried to project resilience while silently enduring a devastating, long-untreated injury. It was only

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Hunger as Punishment: How States Restrict SNAP Benefits for People on Probation — And Why Food Should Never Be a Tool of Control

In the United States, punishment does not always end at sentencing. For many people placed on probation, the penalties extend far beyond court supervision. They reach into housing, employment, voting rights, and increasingly, access to food. A newly added analysis titled “Hunger as punishment: How states restrict SNAP benefits for people on probation” on the

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Then vs. Now: Runa & Kodi — From Orphaned Cubs in Ukraine to Thriving Brown Bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Last April, in the remote wilderness of Ukraine, two tiny brown bear cubs were found alone. No mother.No protection.No realistic chance of survival. For two days, a local hunting station monitored the area, hoping their mother would return. She never did. At only a few weeks old and weighing just 5 and 7 kilograms, Runa

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Eat Like a Baddie at B.A.D. Gyal Vegan: How One Atlanta Restaurant Is Turning Plant-Based Power Into a Cultural Movement

In a city celebrated for bold flavors and unapologetic creativity, one vegan restaurant is redefining what it means to eat with purpose. When People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) stopped by B.A.D. Gyal Vegan in Atlanta to connect with Chef Chyna and sample the restaurant’s now-famous plant-based “Voxtail,” it wasn’t just a food

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