Small Scale Farmers are Vulnerable to Climate Change In Costa Rica, smallholder coffee producers are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change because of irregular weather patterns, warmer temperatures and increased outbreaks of pests and diseases. Doña Grace Navarro, proud owner of Jardin Ecologico Los Navarro, has taken on sustainable farming in the battle…
Over 4 Million People To Protest For A Better Climate It is the largest demonstration in world history: millions of young people marched in the streets, held up signs, called for action and demanded a better future as part of a global climate strike on Friday, Sep. 20. The global climate strike is a…
By GRACEANNE TRUMPFELLER Assistant Editor Following Leonardo DiCaprio’s nod to the growing concern for climate change in his well-deserved Oscar speech last month, a trend is forming amongst Hollywood A-listers to align themselves with the fight to combat global warming. During his speech, DiCaprio stated, “Climate change is real and it’s happening right now. It…