JANE FONDA CLIMATE

May 03 2026OPINION

A governor who opened doors and built a stronger Maine

Janet Mills made history in Maine by becoming the first woman to hold key legal and political roles in the state. Starting as district attorney in three counties, she later served as attorney general, and finally as governor. Each step broke barriers for women in public service, showing young girls

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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Brazil's Rough-Toothed Dolphins May Lose Their Home

Climate shifts are reshaping the ocean, and Brazil’s coast faces big changes. The rough-toothed dolphin, a top ocean hunter, depends on specific waters to survive. But as temperatures rise and ocean chemistry shifts, these dolphins may struggle to find safe places to live. The same goes for their fo

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Stand Up for Free Speech: The Kimmel & Fonda Showdown

Jane Fonda’s First Amendment group stepped in to back Jimmy Kimmel after President Donald Trump demanded that ABC cancel the late‑night host for a joke made last week. The same pressure came from First Lady Melania Trump, who asked the network to “take a stand” against Kimmel. Fonda’s committee bla

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Lesley University’s New Chapter: A President’s Farewell and Future Plans

Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Couples Take the Stage and Stand Their Ground

Janet and Jason Caperna are stepping into the spotlight of season three with a clear message: they will speak up about politics, no matter who watches. They both lean strongly to the left and are ready to defend human rights, minorities, and other causes that matter to them. The couple knows s

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Mar 04 2026SCIENCE

Nature’s Calm: How Green Spaces Beat Climate Stress

Climate change is worsening mental health problems worldwide. Researchers wanted to see if nature‑based activities could help people feel better when the planet warms. They gathered every study that looked at green spaces, gardening, or outdoor therapy and checked how many people benefited.

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Feb 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small Changes, Big Impact: How Tiny Habits Can Fight Climate Change

Climate change can feel overwhelming, but small changes in daily habits can make a big difference. Imagine if just 10% of Americans changed their eating, driving, heating, or shopping habits. The impact could be huge. Food choices matter. Beef production creates a lot of greenhouse gases. Switching

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Feb 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small Choices, Big Climate Impact

Climate change feels huge, but the small steps people take add up. A study looked at four common habits: eating meat, driving cars, heating homes, and buying clothes. The researchers asked what would happen if just 10 % of people changed each habit. They used data from government sources to estimate

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Feb 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

Changing Pastures: How Climate is Shifting Grazing Lands

Climate shifts are shrinking the world’s biggest food farms. Across continents, grasslands that support millions of herders are becoming less suitable for livestock as temperatures rise and rainfall patterns change. Scientists used a “safe climatic space” method to map these changes, looking a

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Jan 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires and Climate Change: A Growing Threat

Climate change is making wildfires bigger and more dangerous. NASA's research shows that human activities are the main reason why wildfires in the American West are getting worse. Over the past 20 years, the area burned by wildfires has increased, even though the number of fires has stayed about the

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