Graceful and lithe, the cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. Speedy as it may be, the cheetah (above) is in trouble, and a controversial effort to reintroduce the apex predator to the wild in India is under fresh scrutiny.
The early results have been described from mixed to an “absolute disaster.”
Superstar to has-been—to icon: It doesn’t get more classic than Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons—but back when he died in 1741, his music had fallen out of favor, and he died a pauper. It took 200 years for the composer to regain his spot at the top of classical music royalty. (Above, a portrait believed to depict Vivaldi.)
A city divided by shade: Los Angeles is filled with trees that offer respite from the scorching sun under the shadow of branches.
But such foliage is mostly seen in wealthier neighborhoods like Rolling Hills (pictured up top) where residents can afford to both plant and care for the trees. In lower-income communities such as Hawthorne (bottom photo,) lack of public investment means fewer trees.
Limited or nonexistent tree cover in low-income areas has left many Los Angeles residents especially vulnerable to rising heat. It’s a legacy of the city’s design—and its history of racist policies.
PHOTOGRAPH BY NIGEL CATTLIN, NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY
The sustainable choice: Tried growing grass and it just won’t root? Don’t want to waste water when there’s a drought? Not into turf? Clover (pictured above) might just be your eco-friendly lawn plant of choice.
Today’s soundtrack: Hey Eugene, Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
This newsletter has been curated and edited by David Beard, Hannah Farrow, Nancy San Martín, and Jen Tse. Amanda Williams-Bryant, Alisher Egamov, Rita Spinks, and Jeremy Brandt-Vorel also contributed this week. Have a great weekend!
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
We’d like to hear from you! Tell us what you think of our emails by sharing your feedback in this short survey.
Clicking on the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and National Geographic Channel links will take you away from our National Geographic Partners site where different terms of use and privacy policy apply.
This email was sent to: peter.hovis@gmail.com. Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored.
This email contains an advertisement from: National Geographic | 1145 17th Street, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
