Hot Planet Update: Deadly Floods in Africa, Trump Takes on Climate Lawsuits, Research at 'Tipping Point,' Bananas Endangered, Methane Feedback Loop in Wetlands, & More
A roundup of what happened, why it matters, and key context for climate change news during the week of May 11-18.
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