The journalist Sarah Smarsh grew up on a farm in rural Kansas, in “the sort of poverty that qualifies for welfare, though my proud family didn’t apply.” Her writing career, encompassing reporting, memoir, and opinion essays, has focussed on the experiences of working-class and rural poor Americans, illuminating the beauty, toil, and humor that defines … Read more
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday. This week: Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action? The Big Picture: Think it was a quiet year for wildfires? Think again A therapist … Read more
Seven Colorado counties filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing the state of illegally taking tax money generated from oil and gas extraction and set aside for local governments. The suit, which names Gov. Jared Polis and state Treasurer Dave Young, was filed in Denver District Court by several mostly rural counties on the Western Slope, plus … Read more
Konavle Cavtat in Croatia is home to one of Europe’s best beaches and makes an incredible place for a holiday. Pasjaca beach is nested at the foot of a cliff’s foot and is a one of a kind beach which can be found in the area. The area has been named as one of the … Read more
Lawrence Barker says he’s frustrated that cashiers at major grocery stores he shops at no longer voluntarily bag his goods. Barker finds bagging a hassle, as he feels pressured to quickly pack items into his reusable bags before the next customer’s goods slide down the conveyor belt. So he opts for self-checkout, where he can bag at … Read more
A new agreement between Canada and the United States is reigniting the possibility of a spaceport in rural Nova Scotia. Federal cabinet minister and Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser announced in Halifax Friday that the two countries have negotiated a Technology Safeguards Agreement, which would allow the use of U.S. space launch technology, expertise and data … Read more
In the spring of 2023, a Parks Canada team strung electric fence along a section of the Trans Canada Highway from Lake Louise to the boundary between B.C. and Alberta. It was part of an attempt to help keep animals including a beloved white grizzly bear named Nakoda away from the dangers of the road. … Read more
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we look at places using goats to mow invasive weeds, compare Canadians’ thoughts on climate policies to the rest of the world and check out a climate update to a popular board game. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of … Read more
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is competing with five other candidates to win Tuesday’s Republican primary in her newly adopted eastern Colorado district — a contest that could determine the firebrand conservative’s future in Congress. Voting ends at 7 p.m., and initial results will be posted soon after. In recent weeks, signs have pointed to a … Read more
The Current11:38How our discarded drugs are sparking sex changes in fish What do fish act like on anti-anxiety medication? According to Karen Kidd, “they get bolder” and don’t rely on their usual survival skills — and that’s part of a big problem. “Fish are swimming around in the soup of drugs … and a drug … Read more
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