How artwork shows the impact of climate crisis on indigenous Americans

In a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, art from the past 2,800 years is used to explain the environmental impact on indigenous peopleIn 2016, Barack Obama declared the Bears Ears in Utah, – a pair of buttes towering above Cedar Mesa, a national monument.At the time, it was considered a victory for Native American tribes and land conservationists, as the sacred area is home to archaeological sites, including an ancient cliff. Related: Greta, crude oil and animal farming: behind a clima