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**Today at Ms. | April 22, 2022**

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The Power of Mobilizing Women in the Climate Crisis

A woman in Mumbai, India, participates in a ‘Global Climate Strike’ demonstration on March 26, 2022, to raise awareness about the environmental issues affecting the world. (Ashish Vaishnav / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images)

BY GRACE LYNCH | Women are by far the group most disproportionately affected by climate change. Yet, they are regularly left out of the conversation on a global scale. The United Nations estimates 80 percent of all people displaced by climate change are women and girls, who make up only 30 percent of global and national climate decision-making bodies.

When thinking about the climate crisis, it is easy to become overwhelmed by dread and feelings of helplessness. But learning about the work of incredible women activists can provide a sense of hope and optimism as we all march forward into the impending storm. If we’re willing to listen to these women, we might actually be able to make it out of this alive. And dare I say, even better than before.

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I’m an Asian American Environmental Educator. White Supremacy Is a Threat to Me and to the Planet

BY KIMI WAITE | Combating white supremacy and systemic racism is directly connected to achieving environmental justice. The mainstream environmental movement must prioritize racial justice and the safety of AAPI women beyond heritage months and obligatory check-boxes: Planetary success depends on it.

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Poetry for the Rest of Us 2022

BY KARLA J. STRAND | April is National Poetry Month! Since my dormant love of poetry was reignited, I’ve found it so refreshing and inspiring to read beautiful collections each year and share my thoughts with you.

I’ve included these 66 poetry titles for a variety of reasons: because they are especially unique, because I wanted to shine a light on them, they are from debut authors, indie publishers, or because they stood out to me for any other reason. I hope you find collections that will have you reflecting on how poetry moves you, challenges you and represents you.

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