In the Black Belt, a template for fixing failing sewage infrastructure
Collaborations between activists, researchers, engineers, and local governments spur ideas for wastewater improvements in rural communities.
The Upper Mississippi, endangered red wolves, & Florida fires
As I walked across the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca in Minnesota, I couldn’t help but think about the Gulf of Mexico. The…
Poisoned water, a black lung epidemic, & flash flooding
When I arrived back in Louisville after six days in Eastern Kentucky, I forgot I was allowed to drink water from the faucet. So thirsty, I…
Southern soil, artificial oyster reefs, & new national monuments
There is a wall in the Legacy Museum in Montgomery lined with dozens of jars of soil gathered from the sites of lynchings around the country. Each is…
Land connections, climate gentrification, & science restrictions
It was a fairly simple question. “Where are your favorite camping spots?”I launched into stories about the Utah desert, the sunset I watched with tears rolling…