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VP Kamala Harris says she plans to 'earn and win' Democratic nomination after Joe Biden drops out and endorses her; New Alabama bill threatens voter rights, legal challenge ensues; Fact-checking GOP claims on immigrants; Water contamination a concern in Midwest flood aftermath.

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President Joe Biden drops his 2024 re-election bid. He's endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his spot on the ticket, and election experts say they see benefits to this decision.

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It's grass-cutting season and with it, rural lawn mower races, Montana's drive-thru blood project is easing shortages, rural Americans spend more on food when transportation costs are tallied, and a lack of good childcare is thwarting rural business owners.

Scientists call on moms to help fight climate change

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024   

Mothers from a nonpartisan climate science group are gearing up for summer, getting the word out to Georgia families on how more frequent and extreme weather events can affect children.

Last year, the U.S. experienced 28 separate weather and climate disasters, including a wildfire in Hawaii, tornado outbreaks and major flooding events.

Tracey Holloway, professor of environmental studies and atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a member of the group Science Moms, pointed out mothers are often the decision makers for their household purchases, so doing some research can make a difference.

"Climate change is a real issue, and there are real solutions," Holloway stressed. "You know, when we're making big purchases, to be thinking about whether this is a purchase that's going to move things forward in the right way, whether it's an electric vehicle, rather than one that uses a lot of gasoline, or an energy-efficient dishwasher."

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Georgia is projected to experience hotter temperatures, more severe floods and droughts in the coming decades. Even today, more rain is falling in heavy downpours and the sea level is rising about one inch every decade.

Holloway added it is important to move toward cleaner energy quickly, as it will help families to be healthier in the long run.

"Almost anything we do to reduce carbon emissions also reduces emissions of a lot of other chemicals in the air," Holloway pointed out. "These include nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, and cancer-causing chemicals. So, there are immediate health benefits from moving to clean energy."

She added many climate solutions lie not with individuals, but with corporations producing energy and manufacture vehicles, as well as with the elected officials who shape policies. She encouraged mothers to share information, speak up and work with lawmakers on solutions for climate change.


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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a political event in Grand Rapids, Mich., in early 2024. (The White House/Wikimedia Commons)

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