When, in 2019, the Duchess of Sussex joined Edward Enninful to create an historic September issue, the pair had a clear agenda: to feature women who were shifting the dial. Fast forward five years, and those women are now shining a light on their own heroines in turn. [from British Vogue]
Why Is There Still Lead in America’s Water? – Governing
The continuing injustice of Flint should be a wakeup call. With billions flowing from Washington and millions of lead pipes still in place across the country, now is the time to establish access to clean water as a human right. [from Governing]
In Louisiana's Cancer Alley, company cancels plans for grain export facility in historic Black town – AP News
Residents of a historic Black community in Louisiana who’ve spent years fighting against a massive grain export facility set to be built on the grounds where their enslaved ancestors once lived appear to have finally halted the project. [from AP News]
Could Fire Beat Water? – Pullman Campus
Water suppresses fire, but fire may also suppress clean drinking water. Worsening wildfires could contaminate water with burnt materials, soil, and nutrients. This is especially concerning for communities in western Washington and Oregon, where millions of people rely on surface water for drinking water. [from Pullman Campus]
Cleaning Up Hanford – KBOO
Historically Black town in Louisiana's Cancer Alley is divided over a planned grain terminal – AP News
In a clash over the past versus the future, some descendants of enslaved people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, are fighting to keep a grain terminal from being built in their historic Black neighborhood. [from AP News]
Louisiana plantation where historic slave revolt started now under Black ownership – NPR
The Louisiana plantation home where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began has Black owners for the first time. They say the 1811 uprising can inspire a new generation to fight racism. [from NPR]
What’s the difference between energy security and energy independence? – one5c
Energy independence is sometimes used interchangeably with the term energy security, though the concepts are distinct. [from one5c]
Follow the Water: Natural Solutions for Wildlife and People Along the Mississippi River – The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Protecting and restoring the Mississippi River is no small feat. What would it take to create large-scale change? [from The National Wildlife Federation Blog]
Water Is A Point Of Entry To Celebrate Juneteenth – Bayou City Waterkeeper
Tropical storms and flooding are forecasted in Houston this Juneteenth, and some celebrations are being canceled and postponed. Yet, rain could provide a backdrop for reflections on the connections between […] [from Bayou City Waterkeeper]