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Inflation slows a bit in July. Has it finally peaked? – Los Angeles Times

After months of steadily climbing to a 40-year high, the pace of inflation slowed notably in July as gas prices fell sharply and Americans got some relief on the cost of clothing, cars and other necessities.

The annual rate of inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, edged down to 8.5% in July from 9.1% in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in a report issued Wednesday.

Source: Inflation slows a bit in July. Has it finally peaked? – Los Angeles Times

Climate Tracker offers opportunities for environmental journalism in the Caribbean

Petchary's Blog

A phrase that is becoming quite a cliché these days is: “The Caribbean is on the front lines of the climate crisis.” What this really means is that, very often, our small nations have to do the heavy lifting. Are we armed and ready for the battle on those front lines? And before we get that far, do we really understand what we are up against? Climate change is multi-layered, with many threads to tie together. Plus, there is a fair dose of science to be unraveled and interpreted. There is a lot of explaining to do.

This is why it is so important for our local media to get to grips with the issue: journalists need to increase their knowledge and build their confidence in what they learn; to recognise the power of research; and to focus on the separate but interlocking themes and issues that can present a…

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