News items for June 24, 2021
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1. Wildfires threaten urban water supplies, long after the flames are out
After a forest burns, the resulting erosion can contaminate drinking water supplies for up to a decade.
The New York Times
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2. Care needs to be at the heart of the new economy
What if we invested in our caregivers as the foundation of our economy?
Fast Company
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3. A reality check on Biden’s ‘30 by 30’ conservation plan
Does conservation have room for logging and cattle grazing?
High Country News
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4. Can ski bums cause a housing crisis?
Girdwood, Alaska, isn’t the only town with great outdoor recreation where housing has changed due to the popularity of remote work.
Alaska Public Media
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5. Making voter ID laws a bargaining chip
The implementation of voter identification laws has at times been discriminatory and even weaponized to target and suppress votes in certain communities. Why is it on the table?
The New York Times
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6. Views: Canada’s road to net zero is full of dangerous distractions
There are three loopholes of concern when it comes to reducing nationwide emissions.
The Vancouver Sun
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7. ‘It’s a blueprint’
Spokane doesn’t have a strategic plan for the housing and homelessness crises, so this city council member decided to write one.
Spokesman-Review
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8. What’s the tree score on your street?
The first nationwide Tree Equity Score data could serve as a guide for leaders and residents to advocate for more shade and cooler communities.
Fast Company
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9. How to make Biden’s anti-poverty program even better
The U.S. government needs to make sure that everyone eligible gets the expanded child tax credit — and that it becomes a permanent program.
Vox
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10. Trailblazing transit service into the wilderness
A few cities are trying out transit-to-trails programs.
Next City
More News from June 24, 2021
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Bring on the data
Urban planning just gets better when you combine good data with great storytelling.
Streetsblog