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Making Invasive Species Useful at the Zoo

ENVIRONMENT The bad news: Exotic acacia trees pose a pesky problem for native coastal dunes at Los Angeles International Airport. The good news: Giraffes like them—a lot. (Los Angeles Times) Use our resources to better understand invasive species and how to control them. Discussion Ideas The LA Times article says acacia trees pose a “pesky problem” for coastal dunes near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). … Continue reading Making Invasive Species Useful at the Zoo

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California’s Megadrought

ENVIRONMENT California is experiencing its worst drought since record-keeping began in the mid 19th century, and scientists say this may be just the beginning. (National Geographic News) Use our resources to better understand droughts. Discussion Ideas Read through our activity “Extreme Natural Events.” In what ways is drought different from every other extreme natural event listed in that activity—earthquakes, avalanches, wildfires, etc.? Read through the … Continue reading California’s Megadrought

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So, What’s the State of the Union?

POLITICS “Let’s make this a year of action,” President Barack Obama said in his 2014 State of the Union address. What issues was he talking about, and what actions can the government take? (New York Times) Use our resources to better understand the U.S. government. Discussion Ideas Discuss key issues in the debates surrounding the five key issues addressed in the New York Times article. … Continue reading So, What’s the State of the Union?

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Is China’s Air Pollution Really ‘Made in China’?

BUSINESS China has some of the dirtiest air in the world, but a large share of the country’s pollutants are generated in the manufacture of goods destined for countries like the United States, according to a new study. (National Geographic News) Use our resources to better understand the global “trading game.” Discussion Ideas The new study profiled in the Nat Geo News article puts China’s … Continue reading Is China’s Air Pollution Really ‘Made in China’?

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Ukraine Protesters Maintain Blockade

WORLD Thousands of protesters have spent the night in freezing cold in the centre of the Ukrainian capital Kiev, after Sunday’s huge anti-government rally. (BBC) Use our resources to better understand the conflict in Ukraine—protesters supporting closer ties with the European Union, and government backers supporting closer ties with Russia. Discussion Ideas The protests in Kiev are both political and economic. What are some of … Continue reading Ukraine Protesters Maintain Blockade

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