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African American Communities and Climate Change

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, affecting public health, food systems, infrastructure, and the spread of infectious diseases. This resource provides information on climate change impacts and the importance of taking action.

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Resource Type: Publication
Topic: Climate, Climate Action, Public Health
Source URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYdy2LjxnhkaiHwlPpIGTKTOFpTSVTWw/view

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