TV Weathercasters Who Are Shifting Public Opinion On The Climate Crisis
The broadcasters – often among the most trusted voices in their communities – are connecting the dots between extreme weather and climate science, and shifting public opinion.
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How Illinois Is Enforcing Its ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law; The Working Conditions Of Amazon Drivers; MLS Team Coming To St. Louis
Illinois has had a 'red flag' gun law on the books since the beginning of this year, but we're only just learning how implementation of the law is going. Plus, how Amazon's vast, decentralized network of drivers enables quick delivery—but also puts drivers at risk. And, we learn about the Major League Soccer team coming to St. Louis in 2022.
How Reporters From Across The U.S. Cover The Climate Emergency
Across the world, journalists are stationed from Antarctica to the Amazon covering how climate change is impacting people’s lives.
UN Secretary General Urges Public Pressure Against Climate ‘Emergency’
The United Nations Secretary General says that he is counting on public pressure to compel governments to take much stronger action against what he calls the climate change “emergency.”
Cooking With Kudzu, The So-Called ‘Vine That Ate The South’
Kudzu, an east Asian vine, was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s as an ornamental plant and an erosion-control technique.
