Peter Dykstra, Pioneering CNN Climate Journalist, Dies at 67
Briefly

Peter Dykstra's 2019 interview proposal with climate denier James Inhofe aimed to highlight the long-term consequences of climate change and the certainty of its reality by 2034.
Dykstra, a former Greenpeace activist and journalist, accurately predicted that 2023 would likely be the hottest year on record, emphasizing the impact of man-made climate change.
Inhofe's longstanding denial of climate science and his recent passing emphasized a tragic disconnect between the reality of climate change and the beliefs held by some political figures.
Dykstra's struggles with health issues, including paralysis from a spinal infection and complications from pneumonia, punctuated his passionate career as an environmental advocate.
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