Alaska State

Columbus, OH

Advocates are divided on the Biden administration's environmental justice policies, with some praising the unprecedented funding while others criticize the lack of strong enforcement. Michael Phillis and Alexa St. John report for The Associated Press. In short:. The Biden administration has funneled billions into environmental justice, supporting polluted communities with...

Biden administration faces mixed reviews on environmental justice efforts

Houston, PA

After Hurricane Katrina, Houston’s initial warm embrace of 200,000 evacuees turned cold as racial tensions and media-driven fears about crime escalated. Jake Bittle reports for Grist. In short:. Houston’s mayor initially led a praised effort to resettle thousands of Katrina evacuees, but soon faced backlash due to racial prejudices...

Houston’s struggle to help Katrina evacuees reveals the limits of generosity

Wyoming State

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Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Fremont County, WY

Lander, WY

FREMONT, SUBLETTE AND SWEETWATER COUNTIES—Voters streamed in and out of the Bob Carey Memorial Fieldhouse at Lander Valley High School early Tuesday, accompanied by the sound of thwacking pickleballs from the nearby courts.

Wyoming voters ‘boiling mad’ over misleading mailers

Nigeria's capital city Abuja is increasingly disrupted by cattle blocking roads as climate change and urban development force Fulani herders to seek pasture in the city. Taiwo Adebayo reports for The Associated Press. In short:. Climate change and urban expansion have destroyed traditional grazing lands in northern Nigeria, pushing herders...

Cattle block Nigerian capital’s roads as herders struggle to find grazing land

Florida State

Opponents of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposal to develop state parks with golf courses, hotels and sports facilities protested across the state, arguing the plan threatens natural spaces. Curt Anderson reports for The Associated Press. In short:. Governor DeSantis’ plan, called the “Great Outdoors Initiative,” aims to attract more...

DeSantis-backed development plans for Florida state parks spark protests

UK activists and local councils are calling for a ban on pesticides in urban areas, inspired by Paris, which has been pesticide-free for seven years. Helena Horton reports for The Guardian. In short:. The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) highlights how Paris has maintained its beauty without pesticides, even during the...

UK cities to follow Paris in banning pesticides

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Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Climate change is making U.S. homes riskier investments, as rising insurance costs signal a looming housing bubble that could devastate the economy. Zoë Schlanger reports for The Atlantic. In short:. Home insurance premiums are climbing nationwide due to increasing climate risks like wildfires and floods. Experts warn that home...

Climate risks may trigger the next housing crisis

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

J. Souza

Carnival Cruise Line has issued a clear statement regarding an activity that is not allowed on cabin balconies. You might think you can do whatever you want on a cruise balcony and decorate the railing however you would like. But cruise lines have cameras that are constantly monitoring balconies for unsafe behavior and people going over board.

Balcony Ban: Carnival Cracks Down on Cabin Behavior for "Safety" Reasons

New Jersey State

Vermont State

California, MD

Vermont has become the first state to pass a law requiring fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of climate-related disasters, with other states poised to follow. Alex Brown reports for Stateline. In short:. Vermont's law, effective July 1, charges fossil fuel companies based on their historical greenhouse gas emissions.

Vermont leads efforts to make oil companies pay for climate damages

Nisg̱a’a tribal protectors briefly blocked construction of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, signaling growing resistance from Indigenous communities across northwest B.C. Matt Simmons reports for The Narwhal. In short:. Nisg̱a’a tribal members set up a blockade near Gitlax̱t’aamiks to stop pipeline vehicles, reopening it after RCMP arrived....

Opposition builds as northern British Columbia pipeline construction begins

Oregon State

Maximina Hernández Reyes transformed her passion for gardening into a successful farm business in Oregon, thanks to the support of local food networks that empower immigrant communities. Elizabeth Doerr reports for Civil Eats. In short:. Hernández Reyes emigrated from Oaxaca in 2001, initially struggled to find support, and later...

A gardener turns passion into a thriving farm with community support

Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands are being ravaged by record wildfires, endangering countless animals, including vulnerable species like jaguars and giant anteaters. Ana Ionova reports for The New York Times. In short:. The Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, is burning due to severe droughts and climate change. The fires have...

Wildfires devastate Brazil’s Pantanal, threatening rare species

Insects are disappearing globally, and while data is difficult to parse, the loss threatens ecosystems and food production. Manuela Saragosa reports for the Financial Times. Insect populations are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use, raising concerns about pollination and food security. Despite the alarming trends, data...

The world may be losing its tiny pollinators

Ohio State

Testimony has revealed that an anti-solar group in Ohio, claiming to be grassroots, is heavily funded by a prominent figure in the natural gas industry. Kathiann M. Kowalski reports for Energy News Network. In short:. Jared Yost, leader of Knox Smart Development, admitted a major donor is linked to the...

Fossil fuel ties exposed in Ohio solar opposition group

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Puerto Rico's tax incentives continue to support medical sterilization companies that emit dangerous chemicals, exposing nearby communities to elevated cancer risks. Joaquín A. Rosado Lebrón, Lylla Younes, & Naveena Sadasivam report for Grist. In short:. Puerto Rico hosts many medical sterilization plants that use ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic...

Puerto Rico keeps giving tax breaks to chemical polluters despite cancer risks

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Biden administration preserves 28 million acres of Alaskan land, reversing Trump-era orders

The Biden administration has safeguarded 28 million acres of Alaska's public lands, overturning Trump-era plans to open them to development, citing potential harm to Indigenous communities...

Biden administration preserves 28 million acres of Alaskan land, reversing Trump-era orders

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