The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has adopted a resolution to maintain tree canopy coverage of at least 50% across the DMV region by 2050, in response to the loss of tree canopy in the region due to urbanization and development.
Author Archives: Asha Taylor
Asha Taylor is an intern for The Washington Informer covering climate change and environmental justice. A graduating senior from Howard University Asha studied journalism and English. Asha has worked as a freelance writer for The Afro and the Howard University News Service with a focus on spotlighting local and global environmental issues. Asha is dedicated to journalism, art, photography, and music, which she continuously pursues to uplift Black stories.