"In Search Of A New Job For Portugal’s Ancient Pony Breed"
"Known since Palaeolithic times, valued by the Romans and key to Portugal’s empire-building, there are now less than 3,000 Garranos left".
Source: Guardian, 01/03/2024
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DEADLINE: NAHJ Student Project
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists invites applications from member college students who want the opportunity to work on improving their skills in a newsroom setting during the organization's 2024 national convention in Chicago, July 9-12, 2025, expenses paid. Deadline to apply is Dec 20.
DEADLINE: NAHJ Scholarships
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists invites applications from US and Puerto Rican graduate and undergraduate students who plan to work in English and/or Spanish-language journalism. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000. Deadline to apply is Dec 20, 2024.
"The Ecologist Championing Britain’s Ancient Forests"
"Ted Green, a conservation adviser to the crown estate at Windsor, has a provocative take on our ‘living heritage’".
Source: Guardian, 01/03/2024
US Buildings Kill A Billion Birds A Year. These Architects Want To Save Them
"Highly transparent glass can lead to devastating collisions. But innovations in design are creating safer skylines – without sacrificing beauty".
Source: Guardian, 01/03/2024
‘Major’ Problem in Texas: Polluters Evade Federal Law and Get Away With It
"Industrial developers describe facilities as “minor” polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen."
Source: Inside Climate News, 01/03/2024
Water Increasingly At The Center Of Conflicts From Ukraine To Middle East
"In countries including India, Kenya and Yemen, disputes over water have triggered bloodshed."
Source: LA Times, 01/03/2024
"Floatovoltaics Could Help The Southwest Generate Power And Conserve Water"
"Just southeast of Phoenix, over 150 miles of canals sit uncovered in one of the hottest and driest regions of the country. The Gila River Indian community’s solar panel project, which would cover some of those canals with solar panels, could be the start of a new wave of such solar projects, known as floatovoltaics."
Source: Yale Climate Connections, 01/03/2024
"Polar Bear Dies From Bird Flu As H5N1 Spreads Across Globe"
"A polar bear has been killed by bird flu as the highly contagious H5N1 virus spreads into the most remote parts of the planet."
Source: Guardian, 01/03/2024
"Strawberry Case Study: What If Farmers Had to Pay for Water?"
"With aquifers nationwide in dangerous decline, one part of California has tried essentially taxing groundwater. New research shows it’s working."
Source: NYTimes, 01/03/2024
