Society
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Society USAIndigenous Tribe Can Now Collect (and Protect) Plants in National Park
The Cherokee Nation has been granted permission to gather ancestral plants along the Buffalo National River in Arkansas, the United States, and intends to dedicate a part of their reservation to the protection of culturally and medicinally significant plants.
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Society AustraliaIndigenous Policy Gets a Huge Makeover
The future of aboriginal communities is looking bright: the Australian government is pledging billions of dollars over the next five years to massively reform its Indigenous policy, a decision aimed at safeguarding Australia’s unique environment and culture for future generations.
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Environment CanadaFossil Fuel Exploration Ends Here, in a World First
The Canadian province of Quebec becomes the world’s first jurisdiction to ban oil and gas development on its territory, a decision most welcomed by environmental organizations and citizen groups whose implication played a major role in the adoption of the societal engagement.
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Society USAWelcome to the Stage, AI: Historic Grand Performance Kicked Off
For the first time in history, an artificial intelligence-powered screen joined the Philadelphia Orchestra in a joint performance where the AI generated real-time images that followed the beat of the music via the help of an algorithm.
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Society IndonesiaHistoric Win: Women Gain More Rights Against Sexual Violence
After six long years of deliberation, Indonesia passed a bill tackling sexual violence, to help victims of sexual assault build strong cases and secure convictions - a long-awaited decision hailed as a step in the right direction by human rights organizations.
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