El Salto Issue 83: Addressing the Climate Crisis and Independent Journalism
El Salto
- The 83rd issue of El Salto focuses on the escalating crisis of climate-driven wildfires and the importance of independent media.
- A 50% discount is offered for new subscribers to reach a goal of 12,000 members for financial sustainability.
- The issue covers a range of topics, including climate change denial, prison healthcare, international conflict, and historical analysis.
Climate Crisis and Wildfires
- Environment coordinator Pablo Rivas debunks denialist myths and discusses the challenge of forest management in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Journalist Javier H. Rodríguez and photographer Juancho Everman document the ongoing abandonment of San Vicente de Leira, a village devastated by one of the largest wildfires in Galician history.
Social and International Issues
- Prison Healthcare: Experts report that 78% of family medicine positions in prisons are vacant, leading to systemic neglect.
- International Conflict: Journalist Marta Maroto provides a firsthand account of the impact of Israeli bombardments and ethnic cleansing in southern Lebanon.
- History and Philosophy: Photographer Judith Prat explores the legacy of the European slave trade. Pablo Elorduy interviews philosopher José Luis Villacañas regarding his book on human history and future crossroads.
Additional Features
- Housing and homelessness: "Without a home, you don't exist."
- The influence of pulp culture on contemporary politics.
- Pollution caused by pharmaceuticals and thematic infographics.