Struggling Honduran Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges

World leaders have called President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord “regrettable” and “disappointing.” But for Honduran farmers, climate change is personal.

The country has the dubious distinction of being ranked No. 3 in the world on the list of countries most affected by global warming between 1996 and 2014. Among Hondurans’ challenges are storms, water shortages and pests, and now, they risk losing millions in USAID money earmarked to fight back.

Here & Now‘s Karyn Miller-Medzon visited Honduras, where she met with affected farmers.

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