Americas – Page 80 – Prologue Journal

Salmon Die in Droves as Climate Change Burns Canada

New York Times The effects of a summer of environmental catastrophes were felt everywhere in Canada, from its vast boreal forests to a river on Vancouver Island once fished by Hollywood royalty. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/world/canada/canada-wildfires-river-salmon.html

At a Rejuvenated Stratford, Second Chances for Plays and Theaters

New York Times A smash, a romp, a mess and a mystery are part of this Ontario festival’s 12-play repertoire after two seasons of retrenchment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/theater/stratford-festival-canada-wedding-band.html

The Only Thing That Helps Me Be in the Moment

New York Times A writer struggled with being present. This Brazilian drum helped her pay attention. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/magazine/brazilian-drum.html

Alexandra Paul, Olympic Figure Skater From Canada, Is Killed in Car Crash

New York Times Ms. Paul, 31, competed in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Her infant son survived the crash, the authorities said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/sports/alexandra-paul-figure-skater-killed.html

How to Track a Songbird from Alaska to Peru

New York Times To follow an olive-sided flycatcher, first you have to catch it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/science/birds-flycatcher-migration.html

Haiti Gang Shoots at Protesters, Killing Several in Port-au-Prince

New York Times The shooting reflects escalating tensions as vigilante groups push back against gangs in areas around Port-au-Prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/americas/haiti-shooting-protest-port-au-prince.html

Canada Revisits Ancient Prevention Tactics to Battle Wildfires

New York Times A movement to fight wildfires by making forests more resilient and, in some cases, deliberately setting blazes is gaining ground in Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/canada/canada-wildfires-kelowna-british-columbia.html

The Wildfires Are Still Burning, but the Economic Toll Is Becoming Clearer

New York Times Little economic support is available to evacuees now out of work, insurance disputes loom and economic growth may be eroded. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/world/canada/the-wildfires-are-still-burning-but-the-economic-toll-is-becoming-clearer.html

Climate Risks Loom Over Panama Canal, a Vital Global Trade Link

New York Times Lack of rain and changing weather patterns are slowing the ship traffic that moves goods around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/climate/panama-canal-drought-global-trade.html

Léa Garcia, Who Raised Black Actors’ Profile in Brazil, Dies at 90

New York Times Best known internationally for her breakout performance in the 1959 film “Black Orpheus,” she challenged racial stereotypes over a seven-decade career. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/movies/lea-garcia-dead.html