Solutions
Nature has clues to solve environmental problems
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Human engineering solves age-old problems each day.
But the natural environment has been engineering solutions to solve problems for thousands of years. People are catching on.
Water
Cuyahoga comeback: Remediation is working but it’s hard to measure
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Fifty-five years after the Cuyahoga River last caught fire, its health continues to improve.
But determining what prevention and cleanup practices are most effective remains difficult.
Solutions
Wisconsin court case paves way for bird-friendly buildings
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A Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision that upheld the state’s first ordinance requiring bird-friendly building construction could spread similar policies to other cities.
Already Middleton, Wisconsin, has passed such an ordinance following the ruling last October, said Brenna Marsicek, director of outreach at the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.
The Buzz
Lake Superior runs for president, ponders running mate
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Lake Superior is running for president.
The self-proclaimed #GLOAT (Greatest Lake Of All Time) is running on a “Water First Agenda.” The lake is active on X (formerly known as Twitter) and maintains a campaign website.
Climate
Reporting on climate change impacts on marginalized communities
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Journalists, filmmakers and environmental advocacy groups examined the urgent need for the news media to evolve its approach to reporting environmental justice at a recent Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Philadelphia.
Solutions
Rural reporting needs trust, common ground
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When reporting in rural communities, journalists must “listen and shut up.”
That was the advice of former Native News Online managing editor and author Valerie Vande Panne, a panelist at a session of the recent Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference in Philadelphia.
Solutions
Experts give insights on effective, ethical environmental reporting
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Environmental reporting experts at the recent Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Philadelphia discussed how to report on climate in a more productive way.
Allen Arthur, the engagement director at Solutions Journalism Network, emphasized the need to avoid negative sentiments while engaging in the climate crisis dialogue to promote engagement in community-based activities.
Recreation
Reporting on local food systems
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“Place both feet on the ground and take a moment to breathe,” said Malaika Hart Gilpin, executive director of One Art Community Center. “Give ourselves a moment to feel a connection with Mama Earth.”
Chairs and floor slightly vibrate in response. After a short meditation, the reporters attending a recent Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Philadelphia open their eyes.
Land
Journalists hike urban wilderness of Wissahickon Valley Park
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Nestled in the heart of an urban and busy city, Wissahickon Valley Park of Philadelphia provides a place for city dwellers to enjoy the sanctuary of nature.
A popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, historians and even wedding-goers, the park houses over 50 miles of trails and encompasses over 2,000 protected acres along a stretch of the Wissahickon Creek as it passes through northwest Philadelphia.
Solutions
Rethinking environmental journalism education
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Environmental journalists and educators face a changing media field and systemic barriers that make it difficult to improve the profession.
Experts at a recent Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Philadelphia addressed some of these challenges to reimagine a more sustainable system.