Today’s Headlines – April 22, 2024
Latest newsletter: Plastic pollution, land sinking, Black Women’s Eco-Justice, and a student garden destroyed
Good afternoon its Earth Day! Today’s newsletter covers a range of environmental topics, from combating plastic waste to sea level rise solutions in Maryland. We’ll also highlight the work of Black women fighting environmental injustice and the controversy surrounding the removal of a beloved garden at Howard University.
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Maryland’s shorelines depleting as sea level rises, posing environmental threats
Maryland’s land is sinking over 10 centimeters per decade due to an accelerated rate of sea level rise, making the state the fourth most vulnerable against the effects of climate change. As a result, the state is investing approximately $3 billion towards sea level rise solutions to avoid the extreme threat for the state.
Black women leaders breaking barriers in environmental justice
Black women have been at the forefront of the fight against environmental injustice for decades. In honor of Women’s History Month, this article highlights the work of three Black women who are making a difference in the fields of law, architecture, and air quality.
Howard University removes campus garden due to rat infestation, angering students
Howard University’s Halo G.R.E.E.N. Garden, which has been tended by students for 13 years, was unexpectedly ripped up by the university administration in response to a rat infestation. The garden was a place of solace for students, including a memorial for a close friend who had passed away, and the removal of the garden has sparked outrage and demands for accountability from the university.
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