Combating Climate Change with Urban Reforestation In Medellin
In Colombia, Medellin is known as "the city of eternal spring." However, climate change has recently brought summer temperatures to the country's second-largest city. The response from the local government is working: an aggressive urban reforestation project seeking to capitalize on its natural advantages. Michelle Begue reports on how Medellin is transforming its urban landscape to fight climate change.
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Inside the U.S. Humanitarian Visa Parole Program
Description: December of 2023 was an all-time record month for migrants' detention at the U.S.-Mexico border: almost one-quarter of a million reported by the Border Patrol. In the face of this ongoing migration crisis, the country's humanitarian visa parole program has come under renewed scrutiny. Based on the principles of humanity, this program allows asylum seekers to enter the country. But just how does the process work? Alasdair Baverstock followed up with migrants he first met in Mexico as they were pursuing the elusive American Dream.
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Legacy of a Leader: Peru's UN Ambassador Reflects on Javier Perez de Cuellar
In 1982, Peruvian diplomat Javier Perez de Cuellar made history as the first and only Latin American to serve as Secretary-General of the United Nations. His tenure, spanning two terms, was marked by his dedication and vision. His legacy inspires others, including current Peruvian Ambassador to the UN Victor Garcia. I had the privilege of sitting with him in New York to discuss Perez de Cuellar's enduring impact and other pressing topics.
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Electric Cars in Mexico City: A Solution to Pollution?
Description: In the 90s, Mexico City was the most polluted and most populated city on the planet. Since then, countless policies have been implemented to mitigate pollution and improve the air quality in the capital. But they all have fallen short due, in large part, to vehicle pollutants. That is why the arrival of the latest generation of electric vehicles might prove to be a game changer. Joel Richards has the story.
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