One pastor's mission to prepare his community for climate change
Release Date: 05/29/2023
Climate Connections
Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz lived through Hurricane Maria. She’s now the vice director of the American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services program. Learn more at
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