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Fossil Fuel Companies Have To Pay For Climate Change In Vermont
The earth is heating up and fast – leaving a number of negative effects in the wake. According to the United Nations, “Big Oil” companies are the largest contributor to climate change whereby fossil fuels account for 75% of greenhouse gas emissions, trapping heat and increasing global temperatures. Following a catastrophic flooding last summer that…
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The Decline of Civility in Political Debates: How Polarization and Media Influence Shape Modern Discourse
Since the introduction of television into modern life, televised debates have captured some of the most iconic moments in federal history, shaping public opinion and altering the course of elections. Alongside this, there is a noticeable standard to how these debates were both conducted, and how candidates acted towards one another. In the 1960 election,…
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The Key Largo Tree Cactus: Its Extinction Due to Sea Level Rise
Reality has hit whoever doesn’t believe in climate change, because it has done its damage: a cacti species is the first to go extinct due to rising sea levels. The Key Largo tree cactus, or ‘Pilosocereus robinii,’ is a unique species native to the Florida Keys. Known for its tall, columnar stems that can reach impressive…
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Why Embracing Multilingualism Matters Today
In the current fast-changing world, the ability to speak multiple languages is becoming more than just a valuable skill; it’s increasingly seen as a necessity. As globalization connects us more than ever before, multilingualism is shaping how we communicate, learn, and engage with different cultures. Let’s explore what’s driving this trend, the benefits it brings,…
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Democratic National Convention & Harris’s VP Decision
August 19, 2024, the Democratic Party kicked off its Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois less than one month after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris’s rise to the national ticket, a sudden shift in an already tenuous election, has brought a renewed energy to…
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North Korea Admits Foreign Tourists
After the Covid-19 pandemic led to the complete shut-down of North Korea’s borders, tourists’ travels, though still heavily restricted, have recently resumed in Samjiyon. The area has been described by the North Korean government as a “model of a highly-civilized mountain city”. Before the pandemic had forced the borders to close, tourism was severely minimal…
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