Consider This from NPR Is Catastrophic Climate Change Inevitable? We Ask Outgoing Climate Chief Kerry
Mar 9, 2024
John Kerry, the former U.S. Secretary of State and Presidential Envoy for Climate, reflects on his tenure as he prepares to leave his role. He discusses the urgent need for global action to cap warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius and the challenges posed by rising emissions, particularly from China. Kerry emphasizes significant achievements in climate initiatives and the pivotal role of leadership in shaping future policies. He also notes the importance of individual and corporate commitments to drive real change in the fight against climate disaster.
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Mud as a Reminder
- Brianna Fruin, an activist from Samoa, shared her experience with the climate crisis.
- She vividly recalled the smell of mud left behind after floods.
Ugandan Farms
- Vanessa Nakate, a Ugandan climate activist, highlighted the effects of climate change in her region.
- She described farm losses, crop failures, and destruction of homes due to rising temperatures.
Climate and Health
- Dr. Harleen Mawa, a pediatrician, linked the climate crisis to health issues in Philadelphia.
- She noted that pregnant women and babies face risks from air pollution and extreme heat.