Understanding The Link Between Racial Justice And The Fight Against Climate Change

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When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?

Wildfires are raging across large swaths of Europe, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created conditions that make wildfires ...  Show more

What can Montgomery Alabama teach Americans about Civil Rights?

The landscape of Montgomery, Alabama is a monument to Civil Rights, but is America losing touch with the lessons of that movement?Montgomery, Alabama was the setting for much of the battle for Civil Rights. As the country celebrates its 250 anniversary, NPR’s Debbie Elliot went t ...  Show more

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