How the climate crisis is changing family planning and reproductive health in Bangladesh - PBS NewsHour
How the climate crisis is changing family planning and reproductive health in Bangladesh | PBS News Weekend
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John Yang John Yang
Claire Mufson Claire Mufson
Andrew Corkery Andrew Corkery
Few places in the world are suffering more from the effects of climate change than Bangladesh. Most of the country is no higher than 50 feet above sea level, making it vulnerable to severe flooding after monsoon rains. As a result, women in Bangladesh are changing the way they think about having children. John Yang speaks with Sally Dijkerman, a senior researcher for Ipas, to learn more.
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John Yang is the anchor of PBS News Weekend and a correspondent for the PBS News Hour. He covered the first year of the Trump administration and is currently reporting on major national issues from Washington, DC, and across the country.
Andrew Corkery is a national affairs producer at PBS News Weekend.
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