Growing Papaya Trees: Nurturing Indigenous Roots During Climate Displacement

Growing Papaya Trees: Nurturing Indigenous Roots During Climate DisplacementLeading Binniz and Maya Ch'orti' scientist Jessica Hernandez, PhD, weaves together Indigenous knowledge, environmental science, and personal family stories in her highly anticipated follow up to the LA Times best seller Fresh Banana Leaves. Not every environmental problem is a result of climate change, but every environmental and climate change problem is a result of colonialism. Dr. Jessica Hernandez offers readers an Indigenous, Global South lens on

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