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Jessica Kutz
Jessica Kutz is our gender, climate and sustainability reporter. Prior to joining The 19th, she was an editor and reporter at High Country News, a regional nonprofit that covers the Western United States. Her work has been republished in many outlets including The Guardian, Slate, Mother Jones and The Atlantic. She is based in Tucson, Arizona.
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Pushback on Louisiana’s scuttled abortion bill reveals a limit on how far anti-abortion groups are willing to go
The law would have classified abortion as a homicide, which was a 'bridge too far' for Louisiana lawmakers, said one expert.
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Union president on why care work is inextricably linked to challenges of climate change
Mary Kay Henry, the SEIU’s first woman president, says a stable care force could help communities adapt to and survive natural disasters.
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As climate change worsens hurricane season in Louisiana, doulas are ensuring parents can safely feed their babies
A doula collective is training emergency responders from across the state in best practices, filling a crucial gap in disaster response.
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Kamala Harris: ‘There is nothing hypothetical about this moment’ on abortion
The vice president, along with other speakers at an event for the abortion-rights group Emily’s List, focused on the midterm elections a day after a report indicated the Supreme Court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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As we shape our climate coverage, we want to hear from you
Reporter Jessica Kutz wants to learn more about what stories you see at the intersection of gender and climate.
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‘We are facing the biggest threat to security in history’: Jane Fonda on why she started a climate PAC
In her first interview about the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, she discussed climate activism, her disappointment in President Biden and how she plans to influence the midterm elections.
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Pregnant people are at 'greater risk' in states hit hard by wildfire smoke, air pollution, new report shows
The American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report shows wildfires and heat are making air quality worse for those living in the West.
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As the urgency of climate solutions grows, gender inclusion lags, report finds
One researcher explains what's at stake for women if there is not a systemic and cultural shift in tackling climate change.
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Gender equality, climate and environmental issues take center stage at the United Nations
During the annual Commission on the Status of Women, advocates urged the United States and others responsible for high carbon emissions to pay for its role in the climate crisis.
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There’s a push to get more electric school buses on the streets — moms are driving it
They just got a boost from Vice President Kamala Harris, after she announced the EPA would distribute $17 million to convert diesel school buses to electric and low emission buses.