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How Did Wildfires in Canada Cause Air Pollution in the United States?
The eastern Canadian provinces are far to the north of most US cities. So how could a lightning strike, sparks from a train’s brakes, or a discarded cigarette in Quebec or Ontario cause major problems … Read more
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Refugees in Crisis
Imagine being forced to leave your home, your city, or even your country. Many women, children, and men across the world have to do just that. Either war, mistreatment from a hostile government, or disaster … Read more
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Polynesian Voyaging Society Launches Four-Year Pacific Expedition
Imagine trying to sail across an ocean without a map or any navigational instruments to help guide your way. That’s how members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society make their ocean voyages. The group, which is … Read more