We’ve imagined the EDC platform as an online gathering space for like-minded mingling, critical discussions, and virtual interactions at a remove from the data-mining platforms that exploit our attention and divide our communities. We’ve run into some challenges, of course– slumps in the timeline, missed connections, and technical difficulties (on that note, apologies for the spam bot notice you might have received– We’re working on it!). As we continue to improve and realize our vision for the collective, we’d appreciate it if you could take 5-7 minutes to fill out our members’ experience survey. 

We visited Inna Alesina’s exhibition, The Gifts of Time, Space, & Attention, which focuses on the issue of invasive plants in Maryland. Alesina's exhibition highlights her innovative methods, including her foraging efforts and the creation of sculptures, ”slow gifts”, made with sterilized invasive seeds, watercolor/ invasive exchange, and floor murals. 

Grist's Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest invites writers worldwide to submit stories envisioning hopeful futures addressing climate change. Open to those 18 and older, entries must be original, unpublished works of 2,500 to 5,000 words. Winners receive cash prizes, publication, and the top winner gets an Environmental Writing Fellowship and Residency. Submissions close June 24, 2024.

Check out some of the news our members are posting!

• This article discusses the impact of climate change on India's rickshaw industry, emphasizing the shift towards electric rickshaws to improve air quality and reduce emissions. 
• Anthropologist Michael Degani's essay "Dwelling in the Climate Emergency" examines how architecture is adapting to climate change, focusing on the use of sustainable, locally sourced materials. 
• Environmental activists filed a civil rights complaint against Baltimore's trash incinerator, showing how it disproportionately harms low-income, predominantly Black and Hispanic communities. Learn more about their demand for the city to adopt sustainable waste management solutions to address health and environmental impacts on affected communities.
• Anthropologist Chloe Ahmann examines Baltimore's history of pollution and health issues due to its coal and oil industries. She examines the environmental damage and social inequalities caused by these industries while highlighting local community calls for transitioning to cleaner energy sources.