Insecticides Help Drive Down Men’s Sperm Counts, New Review Suggests
New research this week suggests that humanity’s war against insectkind has had some unintended consequences: declining sperm counts. The study, a review of the existing data, found a clear association between increased exposure to insecticides and lower sperm concentrations in adult men. The authors say that the evidence is strong enough to warrant new regulations…
The official US climate report includes LGBTQ+ issues — for the first time
Meet the scientist whose research on queer and trans populations influenced the National Climate Assessment…
Mexican government sends conflicting messages over death of nonbinary magistrate
Mexican authorities sent conflicting messages about the violent death of a leading LGBTQ figure after thousands marched Monday night demanding justice.
Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats
Thousands have marched in Mexico’s capital demanding justice for an influential LGBTQ+ figure who was found dead at home in the city of Aguascalientes after receiving death threats. Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a…
Why Nigerian Lawmakers Are Proposing Ban Of Popular Children’s Book ‘Queen Primer’ | A Must Read!
Nigerian lawmakers in the House of Representatives want the federal government and other sub-national governments to ban the use of the popular children’s textbook ‘Queen Premier’ in schools for containing pro-LGBTQ+ texts. The lawmakers made the call on Thursday, October 19, during plenary, following the adoption of a motion moved by Sulaiman Gumi…
2023 Pride in Practice Conference: November 27 – 29
The annual Pride in Practice Conference is back. Taking place over three days, the Pride in Practice Conference is the only national conference dedicated to LGBTQ inclusion across Australian workplaces. … The post 2023 Pride in Practice Conference: November 27 – 29 appeared first on Star Observer…
Spring Out Pride Festival: Canberra’s Biggest Celebration of Pride
A celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride is coming to Canberra next month! SpringOUT promises a fusion of culture, community spirit and a celebration of queer love for the entire month of … The post Spring Out Pride Festival: Canberra’s Biggest Celebration of Pride appeared first on Star Observer…
Beyond climate: Oil, gas and coal are destabilizing all 9 planetary boundaries
Fossil fuels have done great good for humanity, but they are now not only threatening our planet’s climate, but also taking a terrible toll on the global environment, putting at risk Earth systems vital to life as we know it. Part 1 of a three-part miniseries…
In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative U.S. bishop
Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Texas, a vocal critic of his who opposed attempts to make the church more welcoming to the LGBTQ community.