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Climate scientists sound the alarm on a climate “tipping point”

President-elect Joe Biden has promised to rejoin the Paris Agreement and to implement policy addressing climate change. Some scientists say time is running out, and warn of a “ghastly future” if immediate action is not taken against global warming. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli discusses the importance of addressing climate change. Source

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Confronting the racism behind Capitol attack

2020 was marked by months of Black Lives Matter protests demanding a racial reckoning in the U.S. As 2021 began, the attack on the Capitol reminded the country how much work needs to be done to be free of white supremacy. CBS New contributor and the director of Boston University Center for Antiracist Research Ibram X. Kendi joined CBSN to explain the symbols of racism displayed at the Capitol and how the Biden administration can move forward. Source

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How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the Native American community

The Native American community has been one of the hardest hit groups throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Tribal leaders and elders have been disproportionately impacted, causing concerns over the preservation of Native American culture for future generations to come. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. joined CBSN to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on his community. Source

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CBSN documentary special takes a look back at the 2020 election

Many Americans are still unpacking an election unlike any other. From a deadly pandemic, to a fight for racial justice, there are multiple factors that shaped the race for the White House. Christina Capatides, senior producer of CBSN Originals documentaries, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the newest CBSN documentary special, “Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election”. Source

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