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(Michael Welch)

Portland in a Storm: A Case Study of Confronting the Human impacts of Abrupt Climate Change

Mimi German speaks about the Houseless situation in Portland during emergency weather conditions


Length: 0:59:10
Uploaded: 3 Feb, 2017

Recording Date: 3 Feb, 2017
Recording Location: CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Language: English
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Status: Complete, Ready to Air
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Program Title: Portland in a Storm: A Case Study of Confronting the Human impacts of Abrupt Climate Change
Description:
This week's Global Research News Hour focuses on the crisis facing the city of Portland, Oregon stemming from multiple winter storms that have plagued the city since December. The houseless population has been particularly vulnerable and five of those houseless individuals, including a newborn child perished.

To discuss the response to the catastrophe by the city, we hear from Mimi German, an on the ground activist who has been championing efforts to act immediately to save lives.

Host(s): Michael Welch
Featured Speakers/Guests: Mimi German

Credits: Interviews by Michael Welch
music by Miriams Well - Indians and Clowns (2010)

Comments:

Topic:
News
Environment > Climate Change
Health > Mental Health
Politics > Activism
Regional > United States
Society and Culture > Women
Type: Weekly Program

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