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"Olmsted’s Enduring Gift"

"The man behind many of the nation’s beloved public spaces, Frederick Law Olmsted, was born 200 years ago on April 26. His creations are more essential to modern American life than ever.

On the bicentennial of his birthday in April — aptly the season of spring blooms and rebirth — it is worth remembering Olmsted’s enduring imprint on the nation. In plots of earth and green, Olmsted saw something more: freedom, human connection, public health.

Source: NYTimes, 04/25/2022

Seed Savers Revive Rare Varieties Of Collard Greens

"There was once a kaleidoscope of diversity in collards, as people diligently collected and replanted seeds, passing them from one generation to the next to preserve the qualities they found most important. Collards — an inexpensive, nutrient-rich vegetable — became a staple for many Southern families, especially African Americans trying to feed their families healthy food year-round."

Source: NPR, 04/25/2022

Calif. Bans Fracking Wastewater For Irrigation, But Allows Drilling Water

"California prohibits farmers from growing crops with chemical-laced wastewater from fracking. Yet the state still allows them to use water produced by conventional oil drilling—a chemical soup that contains many of the same toxic compounds."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/25/2022

These Whales Are On The Brink; Now Comes Climate Change And Wind Power

"Researchers are racing to understand the warming habitat of the declining North Atlantic right whale before it’s too late"

Source: Washington Post, 04/25/2022

"Highly Contagious Marine Epidemic Rips Through Caribbean’s Coral Reefs"

"Frustration among scientists as many islands, hard hit by Covid and hurricanes, struggle to fight stony coral tissue loss disease".

Source: Guardian, 04/25/2022

"Alaskan Locals Call Haaland Visit On Izembek Road A Success"

"Local government officials and residents in and around King Cove, Alaska, said their long-awaited face-to-face meeting with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland this week went well and that they feel Haaland now understands why they want a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge."

Source: E&E News, 04/25/2022

"4 Issues To Watch As Dems Eye Reconciliation Return"

"Democrats are coming back today from a two-week recess with a last-gasp chance at finding consensus on a budget reconciliation package that could funnel hundreds of billions for clean energy technology to combat climate change."

Source: E&E News, 04/25/2022

"Protesters Amass at White House, Demanding Action on Climate"

"Environmental activists, distraught by the government’s slow pace of action on climate change, amassed in front of the White House Saturday afternoon, calling on President Biden and Congress to swiftly pass a climate bill that has been stalled in the Senate since December."

Source: NYTimes, 04/25/2022

"Fires Hit Southwest, New Mexico's Season 'Dangerously Early'"

"New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed emergency declarations as 20 wildfires continued to burn Sunday in nearly half of the state’s drought-stricken 33 counties."

Source: AP, 04/25/2022

LPN Environmental Journalism Week Sessions — Online and In-Person in Portugal

This week, Liga para a Protecção da Natureza in Portugal will give stage to emerging themes, constructive discussions and speakers who excel in good practices of information. Sessions are in the afternoon (WET)/evening (EDT). SEJ board president Sadie Babits is the keynote speaker on Mon May 23. Free registration.

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