No. 196, August 5, 2021
Hello Revelator readers,
We know a lot about how wildfires can affect our physical health. New research shows there are mental health implications, too.
The United States has a long way to go to regain its credibility on the world stage when it comes to environmental issues. Ratifying a handful of major international treaties that are widely supported by other countries would be an important step, experts say.
And find out why Panamanian golden frogs are on the doorstep of extinction in our latest Species Spotlight.
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Here are five more stories we’re watching this week.
1. “Amid Summer of Fire and Floods, a Moment of Truth for Climate Action” (The Washington Post) Listen up: What does a biodiversity crisis sound like? I talked to writer Kathleen Dean Moore about documenting the unsettling silence.
What should we cover next?
Our stories rely on insight from experts, frontline activists and readers around the world — especially these days, when so much seems to be happening so fast. We want to hear from you, so please drop us a line anytime.
Coming up:
What does an ice storm in Texas have to do with coral bleaching in Australia? Find out tomorrow in the next installment of our Vanishing essay series.
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As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe and connected. ![]()
Tara Lohan This message was sent to eamessages@biologicaldiversity.org. Photo credit: The 2019 Swan Lake fire by Haydn Blackey (CC BY-SA 2.0).
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