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Karine Jean-Pierre becomes the new chief spokeswoman in the White House
Karine Jean Pierre and Jen Psaki
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Good news: Karine Jean-Pierre is the first black and openly homosexual chief speaker +++ donkeys in the fight against tree pests
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The news often shows the horrors of this world – currently, for example, the corona pandemic and the Ukraine war. But there are not only the dark sides, our world has so much beauty in store for us. We want to celebrate the little everyday things and give you something positive to take with you. It’s time for good news – if not now, then when?
May 6, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre becomes the new chief spokeswoman in the White House
Change of chief post in the White House – no, it’s not President Joe Biden. Jen Psaki, the chief White House spokeswoman, hands over to Karine Jean-Pierre. She is the first black person in the post and is open about being a lesbian. Jean-Pierre was previously Psaki’s deputy. “It’s fantastic because representation matters,” said Psaki. Jean-Pierre himself said: “It’s a historic moment and I didn’t miss it.” And further: “I understand how important it is for so many people out there.”
Jean-Pierre has occasionally substituted for Psaki at press conferences and regularly accompanied Biden on trips. She worked for former President Barack Obama and is a longtime advisor to Joe Biden. He said Jean-Pierre had the experience, talent and integrity required for this difficult task.
May 3, 2022
Donkey fighting tree pests
Bruno and Beppo are two of seven donkeys that have been taking on a special task for nature conservation for a few days: they are supposed to eat the grass on the forest floor and thus make it unattractive for grubs. At the same time, the long ears expose the ground for natural insemination. Bruno, Beppo and their buddies are deployed in the Hessian town of Griesheim. Just like in neighboring Pfungstadt, there is a problem in the region with drought damage and, above all, with cockchafers.
2022 is the cockchafer year. After three years in the ground, where they have eaten their fill of roots, they are now in their fourth year fledging to have offspring. In the first few months, it nibbles at the tender grass roots and then begins to attack the tree roots. Many trees do not survive the eating aria of the May beetle offspring, so May beetle larvae are considered pests.
You could have used a poisoned club, but Griesheim would like to take a climate-friendly path. A few weeks ago, an area of about one hectare was covered with a thick layer of woodchips – this prevents the grass from growing and the pests from penetrating the soil.
The donkeys are now grazing nearby. The good thing about the animals: They have to eat 22 hours a day – otherwise life-threatening colic can occur. They are weatherproof and can be left outside day and night. And in the forest they are also protected from hot temperatures.
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Sources used: faz.de, theworldnews.net, zeit.de