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May 18 2023
Perspective
On the Frontlines: Fighting Climate Change
Cyclone Freddy was the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded. It pummeled Malawi, where the president declared a state of emergency. This five-part series shows part of what happened next.
May 18 2023
Perspective
Entering the Storm Zone
From Lilongwe, I travel five hours by road to Malawi’s commercial hub, Blantyre, which was battered by the intense winds and rain that accompanied Freddy and caused catastrophic flash floods.
May 18 2023
Perspective
Life is Not Yet Returning to Normal
The coordination meetings are underway. Those of us who have never met before are getting to know one another even as we assess the situation here in Malawi.
May 18 2023
Perspective
My Mission, Drawing to a Close, Has Just Begun
Today was one of the best days of my mission. I held a one-day training with 18 local community-based organizations—the real foot soldiers—around community feedback mechanisms.
May 10 2023
The Rockefeller Foundation’s Big Bets
Big Bets:
How Large-Scale Change
Really Happens
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Apr 26 2023
#RFBreakthrough
Climate Data for Community Action
Episode 24 A new report released by DataKind shows that energy equity issues in the U.S. are predominantly driven by household income, with few options for most households to use less …
Feb 20 2023
Perspective
Supporting Media to Fight the Climate Crisis
A news desk can help fight climate change. How? By raising public awareness about the impact of rising temperatures, as well as innovations that can improve climate resilience.