Botany, Travel, and Art, Oh My!
To quote The Spruce: “Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that's hardy and fairly low-maintenance. In fact, because of its hardiness, the plant is considered invasive in certain parts of the [American] Southwest and around the Gulf Coast. It produces fragrant, showy clusters of flowers from around May to October, coming in several color varieties.”
In the last few months, there has understandably been confusion and fear at almost every turn. Uncertainty and anxiety seem to go hand in hand right now, strolling down the often deserted streets. As many communities exist in lock-down, attempting to fight the spread of the virus currently bringing the world’s population to its knees, some have attempted to go after the perceived source.
“In a bid to “save the economy,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stopped enforcing environmental laws. According to these newly relaxed regulations, businesses failing to meet previous standards of public health and environmental security will not be fined, penalized, or subject to any civil penalties, wrote Knickmeyer, of the Associated Press. Many of these businesses are from the oil and gas industry and are often routinely cited for dumping hazardous materials already.”
