Environment (Page 4)

October 1, 2025

Proposed Reclassification Supports Swimmable Conditions in the Gowanus Canal, Despite Toxic History

The Gowanus Canal, a historically toxic waterway bordering Red Hook, Cobble Hill, and Gowanus, could soon be reclassified as swimmable, according to a plan from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 

By Olivia Richter

October 1, 2025

Southern Appalachia’s Mountain Aid Project Expands ‘Inclusive’ Mission

The Morganton-based group providing relief to western North Carolina since Hurricane Helene will soon be a cafe and community hub.

By Jeffrey Howard

March 6, 2025

‘We’ve Been Forgotten’: Mountain Fire Victims Fight Frustration Amid Slow Recovery Efforts

While signs around Camarillo indicate that the second phase of clean-up efforts has commenced, some homeowners feel as though they have been left to navigate the post-fire process alone.

By AJO Staff

December 16, 2024

Big Cats, Big Divide: Colorado Grapples with Wildlife Management and Coexistence

Urban and rural Coloradans share a commitment to wildlife conservation but remain deeply divided on how to achieve it.

By Holly Yu Tung Chen

December 8, 2024

‘They Lost Everything:’ Weary Southern Californians Face a Fiery Future

“Oh my God, my house is in danger,” resident Jamie Randall said. "I'm alive. My wife is alive. We have everything we need, this can be replaced."

By AJO Staff