Can Native American Hopi Teach Us How to Survive Colorado River Drought? | Weathered

A megadrought has been underway for 1200 years in the American Southwest and climate change is making it even worse, with many experts saying that drought isn’t even the right word to describe it anymore but instead opting for aridification. This episode looks at new (or old) ways to subsist in the region.

About the Author:

Merek Chang is a high school science teacher in Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in Southern California. He received his B.S from UC Davis and an M.A in education from San Diego State University. He is a KQED Media Literacy Innovator and is passionate about uplifting student voices and connecting the community to the classroom through the lens of environmental literacy and civic engagement.