Unnoticed Tales from the Year 2020
Atmos, a publication committed to critical stories on race and the environment, has been a leading voice in highlighting environmental justice issues. In 2020, climate editor Yessenia Funes curated a series of impactful stories that resonated with readers.
One of these stories, titled "The Secret to Saving Asian Elephants? Oranges," written by Zinara Rathnayake, explores a surprising solution local conservationists in Sri Lanka are using to manage elephant populations.
Another notable piece is "Toxic Waters," authored by Danni Washington. This story delves into the connections between fossil fuels, plastics, pollution, and health inequities, specifically focusing on the toxic waters that surround Black communities.
"After The Fire: A Journey Through Yuin Country," written by Amanda Jane Reynolds and featuring photographs by Tim Georgeson, offers a rich telling of Aboriginal and Indigenous history in Australia. This important piece is especially relevant as Australia enters its summer.
"Living Legacy," a heartfelt story written by Rachel Cargle and featuring photographs by Ivan McClellan, looks at the history of Black horsemanship and how it has been erased in the media. This story is featured in Atmos Volume 04: Cascade.
"Fierce Life: Maria do Socorro Silva," a profile of an Indigenous woman from the Amazon Rainforest who is fighting against the extractive industry and colonialism, was published by Atmos. Eliane Brum is the author of this compelling story.
"A Mother's Love," a personal account of a Black trans woman's experience, including addiction, motherhood, and valuable lessons for the environmental movement, is another significant story published by Atmos. Ceyenne Doroshow is the main subject of this piece, with Willow Defebaugh as the author.
While the exact list of the top environmental justice stories published by Atmos in 2020, as chosen by Yessenia Funes, is not provided in these search results, it is clear that the publication has been consistently addressing key themes such as the intersection of climate change with communities of colour, health impacts from pollution, Indigenous and global South perspectives, and landmark legal rulings on climate responsibility.
To find the precise list or a curated piece by Yessenia Funes on the top environmental justice stories from 2020, you may want to check Atmos’s official archives or contact the magazine directly. Yessenia Funes has also published two stories that she is proud of, but the details of these stories were not provided in the search results.
- Atmos, a publication focused on critical stories about race and the environment, was instrumental in showcasing stories on environmental justice in 2020.
- Yessenia Funes, the climate editor at Atmos, curated several impactful stories that year, such as "The Secret to Saving Asian Elephants? Oranges."
- Danni Washington's piece, "Toxic Waters," discussed the connections between fossil fuels, plastics, pollution, and health inequities, particularly in Black communities.
- "After The Fire: A Journey Through Yuin Country," written by Amanda Jane Reynolds and featuring photographs by Tim Georgeson, provided insights into Aboriginal and Indigenous history in Australia.
- Rachel Cargle's "Living Legacy" featured in Atmos Volume 04: Cascade, examining the history of Black horsemanship and its erasure in the media.
- Eliane Brum authored "Fierce Life: Maria do Socorro Silva," a profile of an Indigenous woman from the Amazon Rainforest fighting against the extractive industry and colonialism.
