Science Feb 11 How heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, will be worst for the world’s poorest nations The risk from heat waves is about more than intensity – being able to cool off is essential, and that’s hard to find in many low-income areas of the world. By Mojtaba Sadegh, John Abatzoglou, Mohammad Reza Alizadeh, The Conversation
Nation Feb 09 ‘I could live normally’: How child tax credit payments brought relief to these families Congress failed to extend funding for the credit, and these families reflected on how the payments shaped their lives amid COVID-driven economic uncertainty and how they are getting by now. By Laura Santhanam
World Jan 27 One-third of Israeli Holocaust survivors live in poverty, advocates say Several dozen impoverished elderly Israelis, among them Holocaust survivors, received food donations from a charity ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. By Ilan Ben Zion, Isaac Scharf, Associated Press
Economy Jan 09 Watch 4:20 Monthly checks, child tax credits: What will help end poverty? Several cities across America including Hudson, New York, Stockton, California, and Gary, Indiana have piloted monthly guaranteed income programs to help those in need. NewsHour Weekend’s Zachary Green speaks to Natalie Foster, Co-Chair of the Economic Security Project about cash… By Zachary Green, Ivette Feliciano
Dec 28 Watch 6:30 What’s behind rising homelessness in America? By Judy Woodruff, Karina Cuevas The number of Americans living without homes, in shelters, or on the streets continues to rise at an alarming rate. Judy Woodruff reports on why that is, and what more can be done to prevent it. Continue watching
Dec 24 COVID-19 spike worsens Africa’s severe poverty, hunger woes By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press As 2021 comes to a close, many people in richer parts of the globe are fretting over the risk of contracting COVID-19 and how rising infections are upending their holiday plans. Continue reading
Mar 19 Why the U.S. is rethinking its approach to poverty By Laura Santhanam At the end of 2020, more than 50 million people were facing hunger, up 15 million from the year before, according to data from Feeding America, an anti-hunger organization. The pandemic, and the associated stimulus payments and rescue plan are… Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 8:55 Lawmakers look at expanding child tax credits to help low-income families By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe The U.S. Senate is trying to pass a $1.9 trillion package for COVID and economic-related relief, with one key section providing assistance to families with children by expanding tax credits. Many families could receive a $3,000 credit per child. We… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 3:15 Serving those in need and trying to survive during the pandemic The economic impact of the coronavirus has been felt far and wide across the country. But how has the pandemic impacted charitable giving and philanthropic donations throughout this year? And what are the challenges ahead for not-for-profits? Stacy Palmer, editor… Continue watching