Climate Change

"'Narco-Deforestation' In Focus At Upcoming Summit Of Amazon Nations"

"When the presidents of Amazon nations including Brazil, Peru and Colombia meet at a regional summit next week, they will train their sights on a new breed of criminal just as comfortable chopping down the rainforest as shipping drugs overseas."

Source: Reuters, 08/03/2023

Extreme Heat Cuts Into US Small Business, Worker Hours In July: Report

"Record-breaking heat waves across the U.S. forced small businesses to close early in July, according to a report released on Tuesday, and reduced paid working hours for employees as dangerous temperatures reshape consumer behavior."

Source: Reuters, 08/02/2023

Mojave Desert, Joshua Trees Burning In California’s Biggest Fire Of Year

"California’s biggest wildfire of the year — burning through delicate Joshua Tree forests along the California-Nevada border — is an unusual desert blaze being fueled in part by the rapid growth of underbrush from this winter’s record rains."

Source: LA Times, 08/01/2023

"Climate Education Suffers From Partisan Culture Wars"

"Climate change education has been caught in the crossfire of the culture wars. While some U.S. states are boosting climate literacy, others are effectively miseducating children by depriving them of the skills they’ll need to face the biggest challenge of their generation."

Source: The Revelator, 08/01/2023

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