As a former grassroots environmental activist, I can definitely attest to the fact that folks from the left and right agree on environmental protection. Our natural resources are shared amongst all demographics, and I only wish that everyone could see that human rights belong in the same category. You’ve done a marvelous job collecting these stories of hope and spreading the news for readers to enjoy. Thank you!
Thanks for putting this together. It goes to show how significant things can be accomplished locally. Over the next four years, as much of what happens at the federal level will be out of our control, it will be even more important to act at the state/county/city level.
I think the criticisms of Prop 4 deserved a more prominent mention than the footnote because the activists who opposed it raised serious issues. The debate around fuels and fires hasn't really emerged into public discourse yet, which is too bad because once you've cleared/logged and sprayed a habitat (as Prop 4 would be doing), that's damage that takes a long time to heal, and if it doesn't help, that's doubly tragic. Some of the language and rationales around fuels-reduction are inherited from the timber industry, and different understandings are now emerging. I recommend checking out the work of forest ecologist Chad Hanson, who's on the forefront of wildfire issues and has shown that fuels reduction projects can make fires worse.
Again, thanks for collecting this round-up. We can use any good news we can get!
As a former grassroots environmental activist, I can definitely attest to the fact that folks from the left and right agree on environmental protection. Our natural resources are shared amongst all demographics, and I only wish that everyone could see that human rights belong in the same category. You’ve done a marvelous job collecting these stories of hope and spreading the news for readers to enjoy. Thank you!
I'm so glad you're here. Your encouragement is so appreciated.
Good for you, showing us a bright side. Thank you.
It's my mission. Seems more critical now.
Important information. Thank you. It is in the darkness that the stars shine the brightest.
It's my mission.
Thank you for this, Amanda! A few warming rays of sunshine. So good for the soul.
Thanks for putting all of this together. It does make me feel hopeful. We can still do it!
We will do it.
So happy to have found this, the wins and the idea that people everywhere are making
Progress is really bolstering
Thank you! Your helpful and hopeful summary is so appreciated right now. Glimmers.
Thanks for putting this together. It goes to show how significant things can be accomplished locally. Over the next four years, as much of what happens at the federal level will be out of our control, it will be even more important to act at the state/county/city level.
I think the criticisms of Prop 4 deserved a more prominent mention than the footnote because the activists who opposed it raised serious issues. The debate around fuels and fires hasn't really emerged into public discourse yet, which is too bad because once you've cleared/logged and sprayed a habitat (as Prop 4 would be doing), that's damage that takes a long time to heal, and if it doesn't help, that's doubly tragic. Some of the language and rationales around fuels-reduction are inherited from the timber industry, and different understandings are now emerging. I recommend checking out the work of forest ecologist Chad Hanson, who's on the forefront of wildfire issues and has shown that fuels reduction projects can make fires worse.
Again, thanks for collecting this round-up. We can use any good news we can get!
great info
Such good news! I had not heard of the Minnesota lottery amendment. What a good idea!
Thank you, Amanda! This is all very promising.
Thanks for being here.