Beach Erosion and High Water Levels Are Threatening Great Lakes Homes
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‘It’s virtually impossible to separate what we’re seeing from climate change’ — From catastrophic shoreline erosion to flooded towns, here’s how record-high water levels are impacting Great Lakes residents
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Connected Stories
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Farmlands Threatened by Flooding Again Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Farmlands in the U.S. like Calvin Head’s are being threatened by flooding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts say the climate crisis is partly to blame.
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How Air Pollution Exposes America's Racial Disparities
‘Just living here, I’m 2 times more likely to get cancer in my lifetime’ — This Pittsburgh-based environmental activist is exposing how air pollution is intrinsically linked to racial disparities in America.
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On Earth Day: Kiliii Yuyan on Strengthening Ties to Nature Amid the Pandemic
On Earth Day, award-winning photojournalist and Nia Tero Storytelling Fellow, Kiliii Yuyan (Nanai) offers perspective on telling Indigenous stories, and how we can strengthen our ties to nature amid the global pandemic.
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