The Signal Vol. 87 No. 27

LESS POLLUTION

Sheltered residents cause a positive impact on Atlanta’s air and water quality.

NEWS

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NATURE LOVE

How to successfully celebrate Earth Day while in selfisolation.

ARTS & LIVING

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GAMERS UNITE

Jobs and paper goods are scarce. But love from the esports community remains strong.

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COVID-19 impact on the environment

Are shelter-in-place restrictions helping Atlanta recover?

IMANI DENNIS Staff Reporter

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esides news about the negative effects of COVID-19, there have been social media posts claiming that the environment has improved tremendously due to lack of human traffic in major cities around the world.

A photo set went viral on March 30, and it showed clear canals in Venice with fish and other animals swimming in the water. The Venice mayor’s office said that the change is “not due to improved water quality”, but lack of sediment displacement because of less boats on the water, according to CNN. Many people have attributed it to the halt in Italy’s tourism industry due to the county’s battle with coronavirus.

But is there a similar trend for Atlanta’s environment?

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms declared a State of Emergency in Atlanta, which prohibited gatherings of over 50 people or more and shut down dining in at bars and restaurants on March 15. She also increased social distance guidelines.

Governor Brian Kemp also set forth limitations and guidelines which caused traffic to and from the downtown area to decrease drastically.

According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, vehicle volume on interstates across the state dropped by 44% from the same day as last year, and non-interstate roads also say 45% less traffic than the previous year.

So, does less traffic improve the air quality?

On Airnow.gov, Atlanta residents can track the air quality in their neighborhoods. It measures this by using the Air Quality Index (AQI).

AQI is the EPA’s index for reporting on air quality.

The value goes from 0 to 500, the highest being the most hazardous. An AQI of 50 or below means that the air quality is healthy. An AQI over 300 represents hazardous air quality.

The five major air pollutants that are measured in AQI are ground level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.

Before Mayor Bottom’s declaration and guidelines on March 15, the daily AQI for Ozone was 31, according to AirNow.gov The next day, the AQI was 25. The air quality has consistently been under 50 since the guidelines were set in place.

But according to 11Alive, the decrease in pollution could also be related to the frequent rain Atlanta has been experiencing this spring.

When it rains frequently, ground-level ozone cannot build up, which allows for a better air quality. In order for high ground-level ozone to develop there needs to be dry weather, warm temperatures and light winds. In order for there to be a clear connection between air quality and less pollution, we will have to wait until the summer, “when the weather is conducive to the development of pollution,” according to the article.

The water quality in Atlanta’s major river has improved as well.

The Chattahoochee River’s National Recreation Area has been closed due to coronavirus concerns.

The South Atlantic Water Science Center determines whether the Chattahoochee water is safe through sampling total coliform and E. coli bacteria. Low risk E.coli levels are less than 235 and high risk levels are above 235, according to the center’s website.

According to data collected by the center, the E.coli levels in the Chattahoochee River are good, currently at 47. Right before Mayor Bottoms’ declaration, the E.coli levels in the Chattahoochee near Medlock Bridge Road were recorded at 2,755. On March 12, they dropped to 959 and have been decreasing ever since. However, there have consistently been more days of unsafe water quality from January to March than compared to the same time last year.

Although these benefits are short-term, pollution levels could rebound once people have gone back to working.

According to The New York Times, Jill

Baumgartner,associate professor and epidemiologist at McGill University, said that the reports of lower pollution levels, particularly air pollution, shouldn’t really be seen as a silver lining.

“It’s not a sustainable way to reduce air pollution, and the long-term economic and well-being impacts of this crisis are going to be devastating for many people,” Baumgartner said.

The continuation of low pollution levels in the air may also help with halting the spread of the disease.

Although there may be correlation between the stay-athome order and the decrease in water and air pollution in Atlanta, a recent study done by the Department of Biostatistics at Harvard University, shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to more coronavirus deaths.

The study found that only a small increase in PM 2.5 is associated with a 15% increase in the COVID-19 death rate.

According to the EPA, PM 2.5 is an air pollutant that is inhalable and is also the main cause of haze.

So, they suggest that if a city like Manhattan were to lower the PM 2.5 pollutant in the air by a single unit, they could expect to see 248 fewer COVID-19 deaths among a total of 1905 deaths up to April 4.

Solid pollution and trash will continue to be handled under Mayor Bottom’s guidelines, according to the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works website.

The City of Atlanta’s Solid Waste Department will continue to operate as usual, including curbside pickup and street sweeps as long as residents bag their trash correctly. However all neighborhood clean ups are cancelled until further notice, alongside all recycling community events.

Regardless of social media posts presenting drastic changes in the environment, real or not, the data shows that sheltered Atlanta residents positively impact the environment.

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Climate change is killing our Georgia peaches As we ignore the backyard icon, it gets closer to extinction RAQUEL CROSTON Staff Columnist

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rom Peachtree streets to the New Year’s Peach Drop, Georgia has always idolized the peach. Long before becoming the official state fruit in 1995, an abundance of peach-bearing signage and buildings were scattered across Georgia.

Peach festivals to fuel the story of prosperity for the Peach Belt can date back to the 1920s. By far, the peach has remained the most recognizable crop of Georgia, and perhaps the most marketed as a cultural icon.

Look beyond the T-shirts, paintings, and street signs and ask yourself: When was the last time you ate a Georgia peach and not just heard of one? Try turning your peaches over and reading where they’ve come from. Unless you’ve scored a peach from a local farmers market, the chances of your peaches being grown in Georgia is unlikely.

In fact, peaches make up only .038% of the state’s agricultural economy. Nationally, only between 3 and 5% of peaches are from Georgia. Georgia’s primary fruit export is actually blueberries.

So, where have all of our peaches gone?

In 2017, peach growers faced an 80% loss in crops after a warm winter and hard freeze in early spring. In 2018, roughly 15 percent of the peach crops survived yet another surprising freeze in March.

With a necessary number of chilling hours between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the fruit is delicate to unruly warm winters.

Late freezes destroy early harvest peaches and buds. Peach harvests in Georgia have proven difficult in the past decade, year after year surrendering to the changing climate.

Several elected officials in Georgia believe climate change to be a hoax.

Gov. Brian Kemp’s position on climate change is unclear and rarely spoken on, referring to local communities to act on their own as deemed fit. As for government action on reducing the effects of climate change, he has no plans.

The people in power have little care for our changing climate, regardless of how many peaches or farmers suffer because of it.

Perhaps, we can comfortably ignore the melting ice caps, but it may be harder to ignore our state fruit’s pending extinction.

Harvest after harvest, our season diminished at the cost of the climate. Georgia had its hottest year to date in 2019, a record that went relatively unnoticed by state officials.

Simply put, Georgia’s climate is no longer suitable for peaches.

Small farm owners have moved on from peaches, leaving behind generational business in frustrated bitterness.

Thomas Orchards, an orchard in operation since 1956, now rents its deserted peach fields to a neighbor. In desperation to remain afloat, owner Jerry Thomas instead opened a

Global climate change is affecting the growth of Georgia’s historical peach trees.

nursery and gift shop.

Like many people, Thomas voted for Kemp in a bid for small business support. However, had he cast his vote for a more progressive candidate, hundreds of future farmers might have been able to continue to grow the peaches his grandfather had for decades.

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No, warm winters and suddenly frozen springs do not sound like global warming, as Thomas said. But, it does sound like effects of climate change are hitting closer to home than we may think.

Having a hard time attaching yourself to the cause? Try growing peaches.

At my last straw with climate change I didn’t kill the environment, the corporations did YASMINA AL-ABOUDY Staff Columnist

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he 2010s was a bad decade for the environment. Having taken blows such as half of the Great Barrier Reef dying, global greenhouse emissions reaching record levels and the immediate threat of reaching the point of no return, I think it’s safe to say Mother Gaia has not been having a good time.

Environmental news has been an inherent buzzkill, that is, until recently. With international quarantine at full force, cities have been void of human activity. With no humans to crimp on their style, forest creatures have taken to the streets. Not only that, but Venice’s canals have been displaying blue water for the first time in decades, leading to the wokest of Twitter users to declare that humanity is the real virus.

I hate to break up the edge fest, but humanity isn’t the virus. You,

your cousin, your grandma or even your greatest nemesis are not a leading cause of climate change. The real virus isn’t the common man but the soulless neglect and abuse of our environment done at the hands of corporations.

Internationally, the Coca-Cola Company has claimed the title of largest polluter for the second year in a row. Not only should we thank the Coca-Cola Company for creating the most plastic waste, but let’s also thank Starbucks for wasting over six million gallons of water a day and Nestle for its criminal air pollution produced in China.

While we are at it, why not take the time to individually thank the 100 companies that are collectively responsible for 71% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the overwhelming evidence that says Mr. Monopoly is to blame for the oncoming Armageddon of global warming, we still point fingers and attack the common man.

Campaigns to improve the state of the planet call for action from the bottom up, announcing that we should use less water, drive only when necessary and of course, use less plastic. While it will take

conscious efforts from everyone to help facilitate change, wouldn’t it serve more benefit to push for twice as much change from the mega-corporations?

Lenient corporate restrictions thanks to the Trump administration have done more in recent years to accelerate climate change than reverse it. Over the last three years, the Trump administration has pushed to retract tons of environmental protection policies. But in response, leading environmental groups continue to push out their condescending propaganda about humanity’s link to end-of-days.

I live in constant fear of a Lorax-inspired future, in which humanity is a slave to the O’Hare Air corporation for our most basic needs. The real virus here is capitalism, not your neighbors, and despite my pessimism, I do care about the environment.

I want future generations to be able to experience natural wonders and take nature hikes. I just don’t believe that the best way to reach the results we want is by blaming each other for the rain the clouds bring down.

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Let’s show Mother Nature some love

Tips and tricks for celebrating Earth Day in quarantine Staff Reporter

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he sun is shining, birds are chirping, but everyone is inside.

Amid COVID-19, it can be difficult to think about anything other than the pandemic. Luckily, Mother Nature is here to

help.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Earth Day. Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin founded the holiday in 1970, according to the official Earth Day website, over concerns triggered by a large oil spill in California the previous year.

That year, 20 million Americans, representing roughly 10% of the U.S. population at the time, rallied for environmental preservation and sustainability. This effort spawned the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.

Earth Day has been celebrated internationally since 1990 and has continued to serve as a symbol of environmentalist values and ideals.

The Paris Agreement, an international effort to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsisu, was signed on Earth Day in 2016.

Today, Earth Day looks a little bit different. Despite the shelter-inplace order, there are still many ways to get into the spirit

HANG OUT IN THE GARDEN

Georgia State senior Bailey Santwire has been an avid gardener since age 6. He is a member of the Student Environmental Team and generally helps advise the organization on which plants are best for the on-campus garden.

His grandparents are active gardeners as well, and seeing their fruit trees enticed Santwire’s green thumb. Two years ago, Santwire and his grandfather handmade a personal greenhouse. The greenhouse stands at roughly 10 feet wide and 14 feet long and houses about 400 orchids.

Santwire used to live on campus but had to move back into his parent’s house due to the campus closure. Here, he also has a garden to keep him busy. Santwire’s created his own oasis on the top of a hill, filled with a diverse assortment of vegetables, fruits and

herbs, including rosemary, thyme, beans, corn, squash, carrots and watermelon.

According to Santwire, once one tries freshly grown produce, it’s hard to return to Kroger’s produce aisle. “[My grandparents] inspired me to start my own garden because, listen, when you try the food from your own garden, it tastes so much better than the one in the stores, especially tomatoes — they’re so much tastier,” Santwire said.

Santwire added that tending to his greenhouse and garden has helped him find solace during these uncertain times.

“It gives me peace of mind because when you’re watching the news, it never makes you feel at ease,” he said. “So, being around the plants, being outside, that helps so much with keeping that peace of mind. I don’t like to be inside the house, cooped up and doing nothing, and in the greenhouse and garden, there’s always something to be done, so it keeps me busy.”

For those interested in starting a home garden, Santwire recommends starting small. He suggests a few tomato plants as a solid starting point.

SIT ON THE PORCH, OR TAKE A WALK THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Since campus closure, student Davis Crenshaw has focused on being productive and maintaining healthy habits.

Lately, she’s been turning to the outdoors to get through this self-isolation period. She said soaking up some vitamin D or doing schoolwork on her porch has helped alleviate some of her coronavirus-induced anxiety.

“I have been spending pretty much all of my time outside,” Crenshaw said. “I have also been walking my dog more, which has been nice for both of us.”

Crenshaw also has a garden in her backyard and with this warm weather, she plans on expanding it. For Earth Day, Crenshaw is going to replant seedlings in her garden, including tomatoes, squash, kale and jalapeños.

TRY AN EARTH DAY DAILY CHALLENGE

Originally calling for rallies and events around the world, the

Earth Day organization has scaled back its initiatives to abide by quarantine rules. The organization has created environmentallyrelated goals for each day leading up to April 22.

One challenge is to live with zero waste for one day. Living zero waste means withholding from consuming products that would become waste eventually added to a landfill.

Going one day without producing waste is a lot simpler. This would include using a reusable water bottle or glass, not purchasing takeout and taking a canvas bag to the grocery store.

Bea Johnson helped inspire the zero waste movement, and her family of four has produced just one Mason jar’s worth of trash every year since 2008. She has given a TED Talk about the journey.

Another initiative is to compost and reuse food during the quarantine.

According to the Earth Day website, “Globally, we waste about a third of our food. Put another way: If food waste were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest emitter, just behind China and the U.S.” First, the challenge calls for a food inventory, so nothing goes bad in the back of the fridge. Other food items that are usually tossed out can be reused for houseplants or the garden.

Small amounts of coffee grounds or very watered down coffee can be mixed into soil, providing nitrogen that benefits indoor and outdoor plants. Eggshells can also be used as pots for any seedlings or crushed into the vegetable beds.

LIVE-STREAM ATLANTA’S FURRY AND SCALY ANIMALS

While the Georgia Aquarium has temporarily closed, several animal exhibits are being live-streamed to help lift spirits.

The beluga whales, sea lions, alligators and more can be watched in real-time on their website.

With the aquarium unusually desolate, the Atlanta Humane Society seized the opportunity to bring a few puppies to meet their scaly friends.

Zoo Atlanta is offering a live Panda Cam. The zoo is also regularly posting updates about various animals around the park.

Happy Earth Day, and go soak up some sun while staying 6 feet apart from your neighbor.

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SPORTS TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020

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The gaming community is a family like no other All over the world, esports are reshaping their reputation ANDREW FREEDMAN Sports Editor

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he whole world is wondering when life will return to normal. Jobs are scarce, along with any paper good in your local community’s grocery stores. But during the coronavirus pandemic, the world is doing what it can to stay strong.

A community that continues to embody this is the family of esports and gamers.

Professional athletes and gamers are teaming up to fight the emotional times in which the coronavirus has put many individuals and their families. Along with them, members of the sports-media industry have joined in on what seems to be the current wave.

From the media...

Max Wildstein is a researcher for MLB Network and an avid New York Yankees fan. As a former Division III catcher for the Emerson Lions, his passion for the sport reigns supreme over many.

“Honesty, there’s nothing that really distracts me from the thought of no baseball … or sports … This year is always on my mind,” Wildstein said. “Since it’s the industry I work in, it’s always a thought.

I’m more just trying to occupy my time with something.”

Recently, he began playing MLB: The Show and streaming on Twitch. Something like this probably would not have happened had the season not been pushed back. But he took a chance.

“I was bored and found a cheap capture card from Best Buy,” the former Division III catcher said in an email. “I kind of just thought to myself, ‘Why not?’”

But what began as a cure for his boredom soon turned into something more. People began to recognize him because of his Twitter, where he amassed a large following before streaming. He currently sits at 22,700 followers.

“There are many phenomenal streamers on Twitch that I’ve gotten the opportunity of getting to know … and with my platform, they already knew me,” he said.

With his favorite game gone, Wildstein understands that the foreseeable future is a pivotal moment for the sport and esports in particular. A casual gamer, he appreciates everything the gaming community is doing.

“Life is all about creating connections and experiences, and I’ll never forget these times of these streamers trying to pick up the slack that ‘real’ baseball and ‘real’ sports can’t currently provide us,” he said. …to the gaming community...

On the other hand, some people play video games for a living and have for quite some time. Chris Denker, better known to the world as “DenkOps,” is sitting at 1.32 million YouTube subscribers.

As a content creator, he continues to give his audience quality videos during stay-at-home orders. The response has been promising.

“I have definitely seen a bit of a boost in viewership these last few weeks, and I’m sure a lot of [other] creators have as well,” Denker said.

“Life is all about creating connections and experiences, and I’ll never forget these times of these streamers trying to pick up the slack that ‘real’ baseball and ‘real’ sports can’t currently provide us.”

— MAX WILDSTEIN Researcher for the MLB Network

Many families are living paycheck to paycheck and the newly moved-in Missouri resident understands this. For Denker, continuing to work from home, let alone work at all during this “insane time,” is a luxury. He uses it to spread positivity to his hundreds of thousands of fans.

“I feel a bit of a responsibility to provide people with an ‘escape’ of sorts, just get them to laugh for a few minutes and

Hawks Talon Gaming Club Head Coach Wesley Acuff shares how he made his way into the Hawks family.

forget about their problems for a bit,” Denker said. Hopefully, I’m doing a good job of that.”

Those paying close attention to him know that his work in the gaming community speaks for itself. He talked about a live stream he planned to do in order to raise money for COVID-19.

He recently raised over $12,000 for charity during his live stream.

In the coming weeks, however, who knows what he has in store for the world. The gaming community may have a reputation, but they are a family.

“In times of need, I’ve seen creators, pro gamers [and] streamers all come together for good causes, whether it be fundraising [and] awareness raising,” Denker said. …to Atlanta Hawks Talon Gaming Club head coach Wesley Acuff was just a producer for NBA TV in late 2018. But he also loved playing NBA 2K. He came pretty close to being drafted into NBA 2K League when it began in 2018.

While he missed out on being an athlete, the Detroit native still found his way into the league. He was hired by Hawks Talon GC before the Atlanta Hawks esports inaugural season.

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When Acuff spoke to The Signal earlier this month, he joked about people’s reactions after he tells them what he does for a living. “‘Um, what? What does that mean?’” he said, impersonating in a cross-tone of confusion and sarcasm. “So, it’s a lot of explaining, especially when I’m talking to someone who’s older. So, constant conversation of repeating the same information over and over, but it never gets old.”

A few weeks ago, Hawks Talon GC was one of the many teams competing in the NBA 2K League’s Three For All Showdown.

The teams featured athletes, celebrities and, best of all, players and audience members from diverse backgrounds.

Prior to their matchups in the second round, Acuff left a lasting impression and one to ponder when it comes to including everyone.

“We have one of the unique sports where any and everybody who can operate a controller to a video game can participate,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what gender, what age, however old you are or any of that stuff. It’s just about if you can play the game or not.”

During this time, remember that the gaming community is far more than just those looking to cause someone to rage quickly. They are a family, and now more than ever, they are united as one during one of the harshest times in history.

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