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The Pull of Peru’s Gold Rush
Years of illegal gold mining have taken their toll on parts of the Peruvian rainforest. People have left their homes and families, pulled to this part of the world by the promise of a golden opportunity. But that opportunity may be vastly different from what they imagined.More
The Climate Change Connection: Cashing in on Cacao & Chocolate
Farmers in El Salvador are turning to cacao, a cash crop with historic ties to the region and the potential to simultaneously help people and the environment.More
Rising Above Climate Change in Ghana
Cllimate change affects small communities around the world and the key to resilience is a community that is united.
Praying for Rain In Ethiopia
Ethiopia is in the midst of its worst drought in 50 years. Despite the pressing need, Ethiopia has avoided a full-blown humanitarian disaster. Here's why.More
Conversations in Climate Change: Laudato Si’ One Year Later
We recently sat down with Catholic Relief Services CEO Dr. Carolyn Woo, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Father James Martin, SJ of America Magazine to have a conversation about climate change and the legacy of Laudato Si’.More