Andrew E. Miller

Mongabay launches new desk reporting on, with and for Indigenous communities Indigenous peoples play a critical role in protecting nature and stemming biodiversity loss worldwide, yet their perspectives and knowledge remain underrepresented in national and international media…

Mongabay has launched an Indigenous Desk to center Indigenous perspectives in environmental journalism worldwide.

The initiative addresses long-standing coverage gaps and has already helped expose exploitation, support community action, and inform official investigations.

OCASIO-CORTEZ STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S COMBAT OPERATIONS IN IRAN "The American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president who does not care about the long-term consequences of his actions. This war is unlawful. It is unnecessary. And it will be catastrophic. "Just this week, Iran and the United States were negotiating key measures that could have staved off war. The President walked away from these discussions and chose war instead.President Trump flippantly acknowledged the possibility of American casualties, stating "that often happens in war.' "Mr. President: this was not an inevitability. This is a deliberate choice of aggression when diplomacy and security were within reach. Stop lying to the American people. "Violence begets violence. We learned this lesson in Iraq. We learned this lesson in Afghanistan. And we are about to learn it again in Iran. Bombs have yet to create enduring democracies in the region and this will be no different. "In moments of war, our Constitution is unambiguous: Congress authorizes war. The President does not. I will do my part to uphold our Constitution by voting YES on Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's War Powers Resolution. Every member of Congress must join us in rejecting this aimless war.

My statement on President Trump’s combat operations in Iran⬇️

Pushing Back Against the “Donroe Doctrine” | Amazon Watch When Petro met Trump on February 3rd, the stakes were high. The Trump Administration had decertified Colombia from receiving security assistance on grounds that it was not adequately addressing drug t...

#EyeOnTheAmazon from @amazonmiller.bsky.social critiques the “Donroe Doctrine” as US policy pushes deeper into the Amazon region & beyond, urging a foreign policy rooted in justice & solidarity, not interventionism. Read more:
#ForeignPolicy #Amazon #ClimateJustice amazonwatch.org/news/2026/02...

Indigenous Leaders Defending the Amazon Take Center Stage in New Amazon Watch Video | Amazon Watch New short video narrated by Avatar star Oona Chaplin features director James Cameron, legendary Chief Raoni Metuktire, and Goldman Environmental Prize winner Alessandra Korap Munduruku

In Avatar, the Na’vi fight to defend their home. In the Amazon, that fight is real. A new video featuring Jim Cameron, Raoni Metuktire, and Alessandra Korap Munduruku highlights Indigenous resistance to industrial agribusiness and mega infrastructure. Press release 👉 amazonwatch.org/news/2026/02...

Why Indigenous Groups Are Targeting Brazil’s Booming Grain Trade Hundreds of protestors are blocking a key Amazon soybean port in clash over river dredging.

"Hundreds of protestors are blocking a key Amazon soybean port in clash over river dredging." - @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The people who destroyed the environment are the ones who should pay for it.

Instead we're still giving them subsidies.

"Las Guardias Indígenas se arriesgan todos los días para cuidar el territorio y la vida" | ENTREVISTA La senadora colombiana Aida Quilcué fue secuestrada en Cauca, Colombia. Hablamos con ella sobre el rol de la Guardia Indígena.

🇨🇴 #EntrevistaMongabay El secuestro de la senadora indígena Aida Quilcué deja al descubierto la inseguridad que viven los pueblos indígenas en pleno año electoral en Colombia. En esta entrevista cuenta momentos de su secuestro y sobre el rol de la Guardia Indígena.🧵⬇️ es.mongabay.com/2026/02/aida...

Latest Twist in Chevron's Amazon Pollution Saga: Ecuador Ordered to Pay the Oil Company $220 Million - Inside Climate News Indigenous and other Ecuadorians have lived with millions of gallons of toxic pollution from Texaco's operations for decades. Now, those victims' tax dollars will go to Chevron, which acquired Texaco in 2001.

We've worked with @amazonwatch.org to hold Chevron accountable for the gallons of toxic waste they dumped into the Ecuadorian #Amazon. A court ruled that they owe $9.5 billion – but they never paid it.

Now, Chevron is trying to get the Ecuadorian government to pay THEM!
https://bit.ly/4tuWRKx

La deforestación en la Amazonía de Brasil cae un 35 % en los últimos seis meses - EFE La deforestación en la Amazonía de Brasil cayó un 35,4 % en los últimos seis meses respecto al mismo periodo del año anterior.

La deforestación en la Amazonía de Brasil cae un 35 % en los últimos seis meses.

Justice Democrats endorse Kat Abughazaleh in IL-09

We're so proud to announce our newest endorsement: @katmabu.bsky.social in #IL09.

Kat has spent her career doing what so many voters are desperate to see the Democratic Party do: fight back against Republican extremism and fight for everyday people.

Let's give AIPAC another loss.

After Another Boat Bombing, House Progressives Demand End to 'Donroe Doctrine' "We need to finally leave the Monroe Doctrine behind and pursue a foreign policy grounded in mutual respect and shared prosperity," said Rep. Nydia Velázquez, introducing the New Good Neighbor Act with Rep. Delia Ramirez.

"We need to finally leave the Monroe Doctrine behind and pursue a foreign policy grounded in mutual respect and shared prosperity," said Rep. Nydia Velázquez, introducing the New Good Neighbor Act with Rep. Delia Ramirez.​

Indigenous Peoples Maintain Indefinite Blockade of Cargill on the Tapajós River | Amazon Watch Today the Indigenous occupation at Cargill’s grain terminal in Santarém entered its 20th day, deepening the movement’s standoff with the Lula administration over plans to dredge the Tapajós and privat...

Indigenous resistance continues in Santarém, Pará, Brazil, as communities defend the #Tapajós river. An indefinite blockade of Cargill is holding the line against river privatization and destructive dredging.

#SalveOTapajós #NãoAoDecreto1260 amazonwatch.org/news/2026/02...

UPDATE from the #Tapajós mobilization🚨The blockade at the
Cargill port continues. Indigenous peoples’ demands remain clear and unmet: cancel dredging and immediately revoke Decree 12,600/2025, which paves the way for river privatization under the Lula administration.

"Todas las torturas fueron aprendidas en EEUU": víctimas y congresistas presentan una resolución contra la doctrina Monroe en el Capitolio La congresista progresista demócrata Nydia M. Velázquez (NY) presenta en la Cámara de Representantes de EEUU, acompañada de víctimas del imperialismo estadounidense, una iniciativa legislativa que pro...

Hace falta una nueva política de Buenos Vecinos, no la Doctrina de Monroe corolario Trump
www.eldiario.es/internaciona...

Bad Bunny wearing an OCASIO 64 jersey

Ocasio gang rise up 🙌🏽🇵🇷

The biggest fraud ever perpetrated in America:

🚨HAPPENING NOW! More than 800 Indigenous peoples are occupying the Cargill port in Santarém, Brazil. After a hearing with government representatives, they blocked the only road to the city’s airport demanding to be heard. 🧵👇

Ocupação indígena contra hidrovia do Tapajós cresce e aumenta pressão por consulta prometida pelo governo Protesto ocorre desde 22 de janeiro e já reúne cerca de 700 indígenas. Grupo pede revogação de decreto de privatização de rios na Amazônia e suspensão da dragagem sem consulta prévia. Movimento cobra a presença de representantes do governo Lula para reunião presencial em Santarém; encontro é aguardado para esta quarta-feira (4).

Grupo pede revogação de decreto de privatização de rios na Amazônia e suspensão da dragagem sem consulta prévia. Movimento cobra a presença de representantes do governo Lula para reunião presencial em Santarém.

🇺🇸🇨🇴 El presidente de #Colombia, Gustavo Petro, llegó a la Casa Blanca sobre las 10:55, hora de Washington, en un vehículo del Servicio Secreto de #EstadosUnidos con la bandera de Colombia, reportan la agencia de noticias EFE y la cadena local 'CNN'. ➡️ https://go.france24.com/xBC

I'll look forward to seeing you in that for your next Oval Office fireside chat

So far, so good. Hats off to Colombia’s presidential fashion advisor: excellent selection of necktie for Petro. Wisely, he left his guayabera at home.

Bien hasta ahora. Felicitaciones a la asesora presidencial de moda - excelente elección de corbata para Petro. Menos mal que dejó su guayabera en casa

Screenshot of tweet by Rep Hank Johnson - "The Trump and Petro meeting is an opportunity for a clean slate."

Gustavo Petro llega a la Casa Blanca para una reunión decisiva con Trump - EFE El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, se reúne en la Casa Blanca con Donald Trump, un encuentro decisivo para la relación bilateral con Estados Unidos.

El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, llega a la Casa Blanca para una reunión con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, que será decisiva para la relación bilateral tras un año de sonados desencuentros.

Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.

Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️

I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I approve this message.

Indígenas ocupam sede de empresa do agronegócio no PA | G1 Movimento denuncia riscos ambientais, ausência de licença e ameaça a sítios arqueológicos na região de Itaituba ao longo do rio Tapajós.

Indigenous ppl from 14 ethnic groups have been occupying the facilities of the Cargill company in Santarém since Fri in protest of a dredging tender and initiatives that, according to the movement, pave the way for the "privatization of the Tapajós River". g1.globo.com/pa/para/noti...

REP. OMAR after being attacked with liquid: “We will continue! These fucking assholes are not gonna get away with this! Here is the reality people like this ugly man don’t understand — we are Minnesota Strong. We’ll stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”

Interviewed on Al Jazeera today about ICE killing Alex Pretti and Renee Good, & made sure to speak the names of all 9 people ICE has killed in 2026—Keith Porter, Parady La, Heber Sanchaz Domínguez, Victor Manuel Diaz, Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz, Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres, and Geraldo Lunas Campos.

VIDEO | Proyectan un vídeo contra el Servicio de Control de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (ICE) sobre la fachada de un centro de detención en Los Ángeles como señal de protesta por la muerte de un hombre en Mineápolis este sábado a manos de los agentes federales.