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Brink of Extinction - Can We Stop Nature's Decline? by Eric Mark Braun
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Category: English | Series: Informed! Ser.
An intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature's dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behi ...Show more
Education Equality by Heather C. Hudak
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
The 2019 college admissions scandal in the United States, where more and 50 people were involved in a $25 million dollar bribery scheme, brought the issue of equality and equity in education to public attention in a shocking way. But education equality is about more than college admissions. This thought ...Show more
Legalizing Marijuana by Natalie Hyde
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries: Canada and Uruguay. More countries are expected to follow—some in an attempt to reduce underage use of the drug. In the United States, marijuana is legal for ...Show more
Plastics Dependency by Natalie Hyde
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
We use it every day in products as varied as prescription drugs, toys, and toothbrushes. In less than a century, plastics have become integral to our daily lives. But plastic waste also clogs Earth’s oceans and other water bodies. Research has shown that microplastics have even accumulated in our bodies ...Show more
Sexual Harassment in the Age of #Metoo: Crossing the Line (Informed!) by Rebecca Stanborough
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Category: English | Series: Informed! Ser.
More and more women and men are speaking up about harassment and sexual assualt. Why now? What's changed? And why is there a backlash against it? Students will learn about the issue, with practical tips given on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
Universal Health Care by Heather C. Hudak
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
The World Health Organization defines Universal Health Care (UHC) as all individuals and communities receiving the health services needed without suffering financial hardship. Of the 33 developed countries in the world, 32 have some form of Universal Health Care. Over 800 million people around the world ...Show more
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