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First Study of Its Kind Finds Deep-Sea Mining Waste Threatens Life and Foodwebs in the Ocean’s Dim “Twilight Zone”

Stuart Mitchell

A new study led by researchers at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa published recently in Nature Communications is the first-of-its-kind to show that waste discharged from deep-sea mining operations in the Pacific’s biodiverse Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) could disrupt marine life in the midwater “twilight zone” — a vital region 200-1,500 meters below sea level that supports vast communities of zooplankton, tiny animals that serve as the ocean’s basic food building blocks. Specifically, it finds that 53% of all zooplankton and 60% of micronekton, which feed on zooplankton, would be…

UNESCO launches two new publications on how to teach about and against antisemitism

Stuart Mitchell

Antisemitism remains a persistent threat, to Jewish communities and democratic societies as a whole. With the conviction that education is one of the most powerful tools to fight its root causes and of hatred, UNESCO just launched two complementary publications. Their aim is to equip educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers with a toolbox that helps prevent and address antisemitism and promotes inclusive learning environments in Europe. Developed with the support of the European Commission, the publications focus on how Jewish life, culture, and antisemitism are represented in school materials, and…

Record number of National Trust members stand for election to charity’s Council at Annual General Meeting

Stuart Mitchell

National Trust members have taken part in the Trust’s 130th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held recently in STEAM Museum, Swindon, and online. For the second year running, a record number of National Trust members applied to join its Council, which plays a key role in the charity’s governance. This year 200 members with valid applications chose to go forward to ballot, a rise on 127 members standing last year.  The Council, the governing body that appoints trustees and helps to monitor and support their work, is made up…

Opportunity@Work and the Ad Council Rally Employers Seeking a Resilient, Competitive Workforce to “Look Beyond the Paper”

Stuart Mitchell

Building on the measurable success of the first “Tear the Paper Ceiling” launch in 2022, the Ad Council and Opportunity@Work today unveiled new public service advertisements (PSAs), titled “Story Unfold,” encouraging employers to embrace skills-first hiring practices and access overlooked talent. Research from LinkedIn shows that hiring managers who start with skills are 60% more likely to find a successful hire. Yet, in the United States, more than 70 million STARs — workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes, such as apprenticeships, certifications, on-the-job training, and more — are too often disqualified…

National Trust and Admiral announce three-year partnership focusing on natural flood prevention in England and Wales

Stuart Mitchell

The National Trust and Admiral have joined forces in a new strategic partnership that brings together nature conservation and community protection. Over the next three years, the two organisations will work to restore vital landscapes and raise awareness of how nature-based solutions can help tackle the growing threat of flooding. This is the first time both organisations have combined their strengths: Admiral’s experience in looking after people and the things that matter most to them, and the National Trust’s expertise in protecting the environment. With flooding already affecting one in…