Higher Ground: Community Science Unifies Us Around Climate Change

Specials | Apr 16, 2024

Climate change can feel apocalyptic and unsolvable. Yet, communities across our region are finding ways to adapt and build resilience to its impacts. Higher Ground tells the stories of people engaging in community science to take control and find understanding in changes to their environment. Empowered with information, these communities are able to keep cool heads in the face of global warming.

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