The Center for Biological Diversity challenged the Federal Highway Administration over Interstate 11, citing its threat to endangered species like the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl. These tiny, fierce owls, weighing just 70 grams, are vital to the Sonoran Desert. Watch a video about them: Endangered Earth Online 1,224.

As a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, the Center protects diverse wild animals and plants. We use science, law, and creative media to secure a future for all species, focusing on the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. Learn more and take action at biologicaldiversity.org.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) extends its wishes for your happiness and health as 2023 concludes.

In 2024, let's collaborate to ensure the benefits of connectivity reach everyone, everywhere.

Sea cows, a collective term for large, herbivorous marine mammals, primarily refer to manatees and dugongs. These gentle giants inhabit warm coastal waters and rivers across the globe.

Though often confused due to their similar appearance and aquatic lifestyle, manatees and dugongs possess distinct anatomical and geographical differences. Can you identify what sets these fascinating creatures apart?

This episode of the Circular Economy Show Podcast highlights favorite moments from 2023, featuring insights from diverse industries like farming, fashion, and policy.

Thank you for joining us this year. We'll return in 2024 with more circular economy stories. Contact us at podcast@emf.org.

Revisit these highlights and all past episodes to explore the year's key discussions.

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session emphasized how solitude and nature deepen our sense of kinship, concluding with a challenge to consider foundational shifts for metamorphosis.

Dr. Blackie is an award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, focusing on reimagining women's stories and the relevance of myths today. Learn more about her work: sharonblackie.net. Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director for the Garrison Institute, previously founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community of entrepreneurs and mentors: micromentor.org.

Without a significant shift to reuse, global virgin plastic use in packaging will not decrease before 2050. Dilyana Mihaylova will discuss how a reuse revolution can tackle plastic pollution, reduce pressure on natural resources, and advance net-zero goals.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy. This model, driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Mario Maniewicz, Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, delivered the closing remarks at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) Closing Ceremony.

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Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivered the closing remarks at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) Closing Ceremony.

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H.E. Mohammed Al Ramsi, Chair of WRC-23 and Deputy Director General of the Telecommunication Sector at TDRA, UAE, delivered the closing remarks at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) Closing Ceremony.

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H.E. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General of TDRA, UAE, delivered the closing remarks at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) Closing Ceremony.

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Explore visual highlights from the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC23), held in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023.

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Astrophysicist Jill Tarter, who inspired Jodie Foster's character in *Contact*, dedicated her career to the search for extraterrestrial life. She now directs the Center for SETI Research at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California.

Her path wasn't easy. After losing a scholarship despite excellent grades, Tarter appealed to Dean Corson. He agreed it was unfair and, after contacting Procter & Gamble, reinstated her funding.

Two decades later, Tarter, serving on President Corson's advisory committee at Cornell, personally thanked him for his belief and support.

This snapshot captures studio interviews from the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23).

For further details, please visit the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) website: www.itu.int.

De Winton's golden mole, an iridescent, sand-swimming creature, has been rediscovered in South Africa after being presumed lost since 1937. Threatened by diamond and mineral mining, these elusive moles were confirmed through environmental DNA analysis and the help of a specialized mole-sniffing border collie.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species and their habitats, supports such vital conservation efforts. Read an interview with a rediscovery scientist and watch a video about the moles. For more information on the Center's work, visit their website.

Mindel De La Torre, Omnispace's Chief Regulatory and International Strategy Officer, was interviewed at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). This event took place in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023.

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The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” will take place in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European Commission (EC), and AccessibleEU Resource Centre, and hosted by Fundación ONCE under the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, this annual event marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This vital platform for digital inclusion brings together policymakers, civil society, academia, and industry. The two-day agenda will explore ICT accessibility, regulatory frameworks, web accessibility, AI, and emerging technologies, aligning with the ITU's "Digital inclusion and skills development" initiative. The forum aims to strengthen knowledge, foster partnerships, and inspire an inclusive digital future for all. Registration for on-site participation closes December 10.

Entretien avec Emmanuel Boutterin, Président de l'Association Mondiale des Radios Communautaires (AMARC).

Cette discussion s'est déroulée à la Conférence mondiale des radiocommunications de 2023 (WRC-23).

Nous avons mené un entretien avec Valery Hilaire Ottou, Inspecteur n°1 au Ministère des Postes et Télécommunications de la République du Cameroun.

Cette discussion s'est tenue à l'occasion de la Conférence mondiale des radiocommunications de 2023 (WRC-23).

Entretien avec Felix Watching, Directeur de l'École Nationale Supérieure des Postes, des Télécommunications et TIC (SUP'PTIC) du Cameroun.

Cette rencontre s'est déroulée à la Conférence mondiale des radiocommunications de 2023 (WRC-23).

The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) opened its ceremony on November 20, 2023, in Dubai, UAE.

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