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Struggling Honduran Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges

Farmer Dilcia Garcia and daughter Fatima on their farm. Behind her are fruit trees including mangoes and papayas, as well as the more traditional coffee. (Karyn Miller-Medzon/Here & Now)

World leaders have called President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord “regrettable” and “disappointing.” But for Honduran farmers, climate change is personal.

The country has the dubious distinction of being ranked No. 3 in the world on the list of countries most affected by global warming between 1996 and 2014. And now, Honduran farmers risk losing millions in U.S. Agency for International Development money earmarked to fight back.

‘Cambio Climático’

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