Crippling winter storms in Texas, destructive wildfires in California, devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean. Climate change is making extreme weather the new normal. Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a risk and behavioral scientist, joined LX News to explain how climate change has altered the dynamics of the Earth to such an extent that “we’re basically on a brand new planet.”
A local blood center in South Florida is accepting donations to help those hospitals across the country impacted due to the recent severe winter storms.
Innovative Transfusion Medicine, a local non-profit center which serves hospitals across the country, will accept donations this week at their Miami Lakes facility (5753 Miami Lakes Drive) from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday.
All donors must be 17 years of age or older and weigh 110 pounds or more. Photo ID is required, and all donors will be screened for COVID-19 with social distancing and other precautions being maintained.
Donors will receive snack and refreshments as well as a special gift.
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For more information, call (786) 406-2734.
