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U.S. cities are combating extreme heat
Jun 1, 2022
Axios reporters Jennifer Kingson and Emily Peck discuss how U.S. cities are combating extreme heat waves and the impact of climate change. They also touch on global hunger due to the war in Ukraine and proposed gun legislation in Canada. Plus, a positive note on the resurgence of monarch butterflies in Mexico.
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- Global hunger crisis exacerbated by war in Ukraine impacting grain exports, causing bread prices to soar.
- Cities implementing innovative strategies like cool pavements and misting systems to combat urban heat waves.
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The War in Ukraine and Global Hunger
Russian forces have taken control of several key cities in Ukraine, severely impacting Ukraine's grain exports and causing bread prices to soar. This decline in grain exports is affecting countries heavily dependent on Ukrainian and Russian wheat, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. India, another major wheat exporter, has responded to the shortage by banning wheat exports, further exacerbating global shortages. The UN World Food Program has expressed concerns about a global hunger crisis and the potential for political unrest due to rising bread prices. Vladimir Putin's use of food as a weapon in the war is contributing to this crisis.
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