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As climate change intensifies, simple protections such as sunglasses, lightweight clothing and proper hydration may protect older Americans from both physical and mental decline. (Courtesy of CDC)

Climate Change and Rising Heat: A Growing Threat to Older Americans

by Dr. Patrise Holden May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

As climate change continues to warm the planet, older adults are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses due to physiological changes and limited access to cooling measures, and organizations are urging awareness and preparedness through community-level solutions.

Antonique Smith, pictured above, has been engaged in the fight for climate justice for 11 years and is the current Earth Day ambassador. She hopes people will realize the weight of their impact on the environment and treat every day as if it were Earth Day. (Courtesy photo)

Environmental Leaders Push for Stronger Climate Commitment

by Mya Trujillo April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Dr. Shabab Wahid addresses a crowd at Georgetown University’s Riggs Library on April 14, presenting new data from his ongoing study exploring the correlation between extreme heat exposure in Bangladesh and decreased mental health amid a worsening environment. (Mya Trujillo/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

ACCLIMATE Study Links Rising Temperatures to Mental Health Decline

by Mya Trujillo April 16, 2025April 17, 2025

Physicians encourage regular check-ups and simple tasks such as changing air vents to improve indoor air quality and decrease the risk of some respiratory-based illnesses. (AI photo/Freepik)

Indoor Air Quality Linked to Higher Rates of Asthma and Respiratory Infections

by Dr. Patrise Holden April 9, 2025April 10, 2025

Chakaia Booker, in front of her sculpture titled “Acid Rain,” merges the destructiveness of incorrectly disposing of tires with the creativity of her artistic vision to portray the numerous possibilities of human nature’s effect on the environment.

‘Treading New Ground’ Confronts Consumerism’s Environmental Toll

by Mya Trujillo April 9, 2025April 10, 2025

**FILE** Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is working to recoup or cancel billions of dollars in federal grants because they are linked to environmental justice — the concept that, because pollution and climate change disproportionately harms Black and brown communities, those communities need extra government help. (Robert R. Roberts/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

In EPA’s War on Environmental Justice, the Dems Go on Offense

by Willy Blackmore, Special to The Informer via Word in Black April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Although cherry blossoms are not native to ��߲ݴ�ý, they aren’t considered invasive species, as they’ve become integral to the city’s culture. While it’s important to plant native trees like maples and oaks, the Japanese trees inspire a love for nature that is necessary in improving the environment. (Jacques Benovil/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

Cherry Blossoms’ Role in ��߲ݴ�ý’s Tree Canopy

by Mya Trujillo March 26, 2025April 24, 2025

Seniors at Anacostia High School overcome discomfort by showcasing vulnerability in their newly published book. From written to oral presentations these students are adding their feelings regarding their dynamics with themselves, nature and the world around them to ��߲ݴ�ý’s history. (Mya Trujillo/The ��߲ݴ�ý Informer)

Anacostia High Schoolers Bloom by Publishing Book Analyzing Black Environmental Contributions

by Mya Trujillo March 12, 2025March 14, 2025

Local experts and activists are working to promote a healthier environment east of the Anacostia River. (Courtesy photo)

Community Members Make Way for a Healthier Environment

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

**FILE** Altadena, a historic Black community in Los Angeles County, is picking up the pieces and working to rebuild after the Eaton Canyon fire destroyed over 1,000 structures and killed at least five residents and displaced thousands of others on Jan. 7. (Bruce Perry, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

After the L.A. Fires, ‘Disaster Gentrification’ Looms

by Alfred L. Glover, Word in Black March 5, 2025March 5, 2025