Baltimore's Community Engagement, Environmental Restoration, and Political Turmoil: A Week in Review

The week in Baltimore featured initiatives like the Healthy Harbor Initiative and the Great Baltimore Oyster Partnership, along with cultural developments like a new library groundbreaking and revitalization plans. However, political tensions arose with the Trump administration's actions impacting offshore wind projects and immigration issues. Meanwhile, in Tibet, the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project promises economic growth and tourism opportunities. Additionally, the XI International Congress on Cultural Tourism introduced a new metric to measure positive tourism impact, emphasizing purpose-driven and sustainable travel initiatives.