Iranian-backed militia official downplays U.S. strikes in Iraq, Syria, hints at de-escalation- Los Angeles Times

Men, some in uniform, stand on a tarmac at an Air Force base.

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, left, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown and Marine Corp. Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black watch as an Army team moves the flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Ga., at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Friday. Sanders was killed in a drone attack in Jordan.
(Alex Brandon / Associated Press)

Source: Iranian-backed militia official downplays U.S. strikes in Iraq, Syria – Los Angeles Times

Palestine Red Crescent Society calls for humanitarian corridor to evacuate Khan Younis hospital – Egypt Independent

The hospital in southern Gaza has been besieged for 12 consecutive days, enduring “relentless bombing and direct gunfire” in the surrounding area, PRCS said in a news release.

PRCS said four people were killed Friday, including the director of the Youth and Volunteers Department, Hadiya Hamad. It claimed six others were injured when Israeli forces fired at the organization’s headquarters, which is sheltering thousands of displaced people.

Source: Palestine Red Crescent Society calls for humanitarian corridor to evacuate Khan Younis hospital – Egypt Independent

Gaza aid falters at Ouga as Israeli settlers close the crossing – Egypt Independent

Since the start of sending humanitarian aid to Gaza on October 21, Israel has continually placed obstacles.

Amongst these is the requirement that aid be sent first from Rafah border crossing to Ouga commercial crossing between Egypt and Israel to be examined and inspected, and then sent to the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing again – a journey that takes about 100 kilometers.

Source: Gaza aid falters at Ouga as Israeli settlers close the crossing – Egypt Independent

Why are people climate change deniers? Study reveals unexpected results… | for much deliberation

A surprisingly large number of people still downplay the impact of climate change or deny that it is primarily a product of human activity. But why? One hypothesis is that these misconceptions are rooted in a specific form of self-deception, namely that people simply find it easier to live with their own climate failings if they do not believe that things will actually get all that bad…

Source: Why are people climate change deniers? Study reveals unexpected results… | for much deliberation

Colorado town appoints legal guardians for stream – Darcy Hitchcock

Earlier this month, the Board of Trustees in Nederland, 45 miles northwest of Denver, authorized the appointment of two guardians to represent Boulder Creek and the watershed for purposes of preparing annual reports about the ecosystems’ health and to make recommendations on improving water quality, wildlife habitats and wetlands protection.

More towns in Colorado are following suit.

Since then, the town of Nederland and three other Colorado municipalities have enacted nonbinding resolutions recognizing the rights of the Uncompahgre RiverGrand Lake and St. Vrain Creeks.

Source: Colorado town appoints legal guardians for stream – Darcy Hitchcock