Black Farmers are Already Responding to Climate Change. Here’s How.
Black communities are responding to climate change by prioritizing small, sustainable farms and honoring ancestral traditions.
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Climate change is real and urgent. Are Americans willing to listen to the concerns of those most affected?
Although they account for less than 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, African countries like Malawi are expected to suffer devastating hardships from climate change: drought, crop failure, food shortage, and water scarcity.
Please scroll down to watch the five-part “The Ants & the Grasshopper: The Series,” which follows Anita Chitaya, a farmer, activist, and community leader from Malawi, as she embarks on a mission to raise awareness about climate change in the United States. New episodes will be posted through the end of June 2023.
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The Ants & the Grasshopper: The Series
How Can Faith Bridge the Gap to Understanding Climate Change?
This episode invites viewers to consider the urgent need for collective accountability in safeguarding our planet.
A Climate Change Story Born of Frustration
An essay by Raj Patel about "The Ants & the Grasshopper: The Series," about two Malawians who raise awareness about climate change.
The U.S. Through the Eyes of a Malawian Climate Activist
The journey of Malawian activists to Washington, D.C. reveals some of the factors that are blocking climate action in the United States.
Why are Women Bearing the Burden of Climate Change?
Women in Malawian communities are burdened with the vast majority of the work, and climate change is making their situation worse.
The Ants & the Grasshopper: The Series | Trailer
This new series follows Anita Chitaya, a Malawian farmer and activist on a mission to raise awareness about climate change.
Can a Message From Malawi Change a Wisconsin Farmer’s Mind?
In this first episode of "The Ants & the Grasshopper: The Series," activists from Malawi travel to meet with farmers in the U.S..