The article reflects on the overwhelming nature of current news as it relates to environmental and social issues. It acknowledges the emotional toll on consumers and journalists alike as legal protections for communities and ecosystems are dismantled. While many Americans are reducing their news consumption due to the distressing content, the article emphasizes the importance of remaining informed to safeguard what we cherish. High Country News is committed to accountability journalism while also highlighting stories of resilience and beauty to help readers cope with challenging realities.
We believe that covering the beauty and power of the land is part of caretaking it, and the same is true for vulnerable communities.
It has exacted a toll. And though keeping our readers informed is of the utmost importance, some of our recent focus...has been on taking care of each other.
Many Americans are limiting the amount of news they consume, given how emotionally taxing it has become to pay attention.
You can't protect the people, places and things you love if you don't know that they are threatened.
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