Climate - The Persistent

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Climate

When a Heatwave Hits, It’s Women Who Pick Up the Pieces

Sun hats, sunscreen, hydration: It’s the primary carers dropping everything to keep everyone cool.

When Heatwaves Hit: Here's What Takes Our Minds Off the Heat

When the heat becomes almost unbearable, it’s essential to have the right recipes, work setup, or distracting hobbies and routines to cool your mind, if not your body.

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Women You Should Know

This Indigenous Brazilian Woman is Risking Everything to Defend Her Lands (And No, She Won't be at COP)

As world leaders gather in Brazil for this year’s global climate talks, the women on the frontlines of defending the world’s forests and rivers tell us why they won’t be taking part.

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Climate

Heatwaves Are A Women’s Issue. Here’s Why.

The increase in global temperatures will disproportionately affect women. Women’s lives overall will become more difficult.