A bright sun beat down on the sprawling Indian market where Kamlaben Ashokbhai Patni sat worrying about the brass jewelry on display in her wooden stall. When the heat rises, the metal blackens. Plastic pearls become unglued. "The colour of the jewel starts to fade as it becomes hotter, making…
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Editor’s note: This story is one in a series of articles detailing the work of Direct Relief-supported organizations and their response to the health impacts of climate change. SEWA, the Self-Employed Women’s Association, is a pan-Indian trade union empowering women workers across numerous fields through organizing, education, capacity building, and health and basic needs provision. […]
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