Earth Notes: Charles Lindbergh, Oblique Views of Archeology
In 1929 Charles Lindberg was already famous for making the first solo flight across the Atlantic. But his next adventure was nearly lost to history. It was an aerial survey of the Colorado Plateau. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Tribal Scholarships for Third Year in a Row
The Bureau of Indian Education cut almost $40 million for the Higher Education Grant Program in next year’s budget proposal. According to the Department of Diné Education, $13.4 million of that went to 3,565 Navajo students in 2019. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Navajo Nation Files to Intervene in Arizona Utility Rate Case
The tribe is seeking ways to make up for the loss of coal revenue as power plants and mines shut down in the region, and to develop renewable energy projects. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Brain Worm Kills Some Elk Shipped From Arizona to West Virginia
Wildlife officials say the parasite has killed 30 percent of the transplanted herd. It lives in the brains of whitetail deer, which are usually unaffected. Learn more at KNAU.org.
How Not to Get Sick on a Plane: A Guide to Avoiding Pathogens
It’s the season for colds and flus. To cut your risk of catching a respiratory illness on your next flight, experts offer two pieces of common-sense advice: Wash your hands frequently and keep a distance from people who are sick. Learn more at NPR’s blog, Goats and Soda.
