KPBS Midday Edition

New hope for climate bill in Washington


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A surprising climate deal was announced last week in the Senate and Congressman Scott Peters talks about why the passage of the climate and economic bill is important for San Diego. Then, KPBS environment reporter Erik Anderson on what local climate activists are saying about the bill. Next, a new Voice of San Diego report finds women in the military are more than twice as likely to take their own lives as civilians. Then, the Space Force is abandoning traditional physical fitness assessments and instead outfitting troops with fitness trackers. Next, a plea in a federal case involving a pornagraphic sex trafficking ring. Finally, an excerpt of the latest episode of KPBS's "Port of Entry" podcast explores how a company of Mexican and U.S. artists use theater, music, movement and play to actively engage their audiences in conversations about life along the border.
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