jasper's words!
jasper's words!
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enviro + culture
enviro + culture
In the middle of the 20th century, the town of Jasper, Indiana did something unprecedented: it banned garbage. The resulting sewage system experiment changed the way we think about food, waste, and the American home.99% Invisible
Extreme heat, vicious storms, and habitat loss are adding precarity for many species. A hunk of clay and some creativity could help them remain where they are.Audubon Magazine
A relatively new field of research focuses on the rich history of pairing birdsong with human language.Audubon Magazine
Terry Masear’s dedication to nursing hummingbirds back to health in Every Little Thing offers tidbits of wisdom about practicing empathy and living each moment to the fullest.Audubon Magazine
enviro
enviro
The spring 2024 emergence of two periodical cicada broods fueled museum exhibits, cross-country trips — and a backyard frenzy to track the insects down.Christian Science Monitor
The world's top system for certifying environmentally conscious design is putting more emphasis on preventing bird-building collisions. Critics say it’s still too easy for builders to skip measures that could save avian lives.Audubon Magazine
How do they work? Why are they so long? Answers within.Audubon Magazine
A new study suggests the true avian toll of building collisions in the United States reaches well over 1 billion deaths annually.Audubon Magazine
The coasts are losing their monopoly on trips to check out pelagic species. Some birding groups now offer opportunities to glimpse rare seabirds along with other good gets.Audubon Magazine
culture
culture
In the U.S., the death of someone you love can feel like a very solitary and silent experience. Death educators are trying to create space for people to talk about everything from wills and burials to questions about the afterlife and their own legacy.Christian Science Monitor
The recent wave of flag redesigns reflects awareness that a strong visual identity can bring residents together. The challenge states face, though, is how to agree on symbols that represent everyone.Christian Science Monitor
How do you adapt a beloved indie album that includes everything from Frank Lloyd Wright to zombies, the oboe to the accordion, for the stage? A composer who worked on the new “Illinoise” talks about the assignment of a lifetime.Christian Science Monitor
To ground your experience in the world — particularly at times when life feels like it's flashing before our eyes — try listening. KSPC 88.7FM
state + local
state + local
When it comes to Canadian land development, Indigenous people have long been relegated to the sidelines. But several First Nations are getting a chance to shape Vancouver’s future, through the lens of their own values.Christian Science Monitor
Teens and officials recognize social media can have both positive and harmful effects on mental health. New York state is seeking a middle ground on legislative solutions.Christian Science Monitor
The first summer of COVID-19 was a challenge. But for proponents of getting around on two wheels, it was also an opportunity.Evanston Now
An exclusive campus newspaper investigation revealed obfuscation and neglect at the Claremont Colleges' information technology office.TSL
In 2020, the future of the Coop Fountain, Pomona College's beloved student-run café, was in question. Administrators and student leaders hadn't been clear how their next move would affect workers or customers.TSL
The LA Metro's arrival in Claremont has been anticipated for decades. But funding challenges and political clashes meant it once looked like it would never come.TSL
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