April 2020 – Climate Desk

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High Country News

Park Closures Have Unequal Costs

As we limit outdoor access, consider the impact on underrepresented communities.

José González · April 16, 2020
Grist

Locusts and Coronavirus: A Biblical Nightmare Strikes the Horn of Africa

Locust swarms are multiplying in eastern Africa as farmers plant their next harvest and the coronavirus threat grows.

Emily Pontecorvo · April 15, 2020
Undark

The Mysterious Demise of Freshwater Mussels

Mass mussel casualties, like those in Ohio’s Big Darby Creek, are relatively new, and they are now happening worldwide.

Marion Renault · April 15, 2020
High Country News

Pro Tips on Physical Distancing From the Nonhuman World

Get lit, howl and mind your paws.

Maya L. Kapoor · April 15, 2020
HuffPost

She’s A Furloughed Single Mom Of 3. The Utility Is Shutting Off Her Power Anyway.

Despite extra federal funding, many of Tennessee’s power providers are still cutting off service to families who can’t pay during the coronavirus pandemic.

Alexander C. Kaufman · April 14, 2020
High Country News

The Park Service Is Selling out to Telecom Giants

With Trump’s blessing, cell towers are infiltrating protected public lands across the West.

Jimmy Tobias · April 13, 2020