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This week, I was deeply moved by the wildfires in Europe, the flash floods in the U.S., and the droughts in Somalia\u2014crises that are becoming more frequent and severe due to the climate crisis. That\u2019s why taking action is so important. Today, I want to share some positive examples: In Brazil, local patrols are reducing environmental violations, and in Senegal, plastic bottles are being put to good use through recycling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This week, I was deeply moved by the wildfires in Europe, the flash floods in the U.S., and the droughts in Somalia\u2014crises that are becoming more frequent and severe due to the climate crisis. That\u2019s why taking action is so important. 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