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NATIVE AMERICANS

Published on Feb 06, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

NATIVE AMERICANS

HOW CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTS NATIVE POPULATIONS
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Prevalence

  • Native Ameicans make up about 1% of the U.S. population and occupy about 4% of the land
  • Native American populations comprise 564 federally recognized tribes and 70 additional tribal entities recognized by 16 states
  • 80% of the diet comes from the immediate surroundings
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How does climate change affect natives Americans?

Native Women Face

  • Poverty
  • Rape
  • Prostitution
  • Violence
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Native Girls Face

  • Sexual Abuse
  • Rape
  • Sextrafficking
  • Luck of love
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Challenges Native Americans Face

  • Lost territories
  • Lack of social justice
  • Poverty
  • Lack of jobs
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Possible Solutions The power of renewable energy

  • Cut global warming emissions
  • Create new jobs and industries
  • Diversify our power supply
  • Decrease dependence on coal and other fossil fuels
  • Move America toward a cleaner, healthier energy future
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