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Mexican Axolotl

Mexican axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) salamanders are amphibians that spend their whole lives underwater. They exist in the wild in only one place—the lake complex of Xochimilco (pronounced SO-chee-MILL-koh), a network of artificial channels, small lakes, and temporary wetlands that help supply water to nearby Mexico City’s 18 million residents. Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates (vertebrates have […]

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DEBATE OF THE DAY

Would you welcome a Ukrainian into your home? The Russian retreat has allowed a clearer picture to emerge of the huge amount of damage and destruction to lives and towns and villages seized during their push towards the capital. More than two million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began. This is becoming […]

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Become a Waste Warrior

On April  22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live. Here are some ideas to help save the planet, anytime of the […]

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ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY

In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, people were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of the consequences from either the law or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Until this point, […]

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Climate Woes

While the Gulf Coast and the Northeast of the United States struggle with flooding and power outages, it’s easy to forget that wildfires are still raging in the West. It’s a taste of a future when simultaneous disasters grow more common, according to the latest global report on climate science. Hurricanes, wildfires and torrential rain […]

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Celebrate Poetry Month

April is celebrated as Poetry Month around some parts of the world. We believe it’s a great idea! Celebrate by making verse from your print newspaper. Here are some ideas →

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DEBATE OF THE DAY: Should we all learn sign language?

Amidst the endless noise and babble of modern life, hand gestures make people more attractive and powerful, says research into public speakers. One film was the clear favourite at the Oscars on Sunday night: The Power of the Dog. But when the moment came for Liza Minnelli to announce the Best Picture, the envelope contained […]

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THE RUSSIA – UKRAINE CONFLICT?

If your kids have heard about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, they may be feeling nervous. Thanks to social media and online outlets, young people have access to more news sources than ever.  How should you answer your kids’ questions about what’s going on? If they don’t ask, should you bring up the issue yourself? […]

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Taiwan puppeteers look to NFT’s

A group of Taiwanese puppeteers are looking to use non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, to help bring their traditional art form into the modern era and keep it relevant for a new audience. NFTs are crypto assets representing a digital item such as an image, video, or even land in virtual worlds, with prices of some […]

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Positive Messages from Kids Make Hotline a Hit

Students at an elementary school in California, with the help of their art teacher, created a telephone hotline that people can call to get cheerful advice from kids during difficult times. In just days, the hotline began getting thousands of calls an hour. The hotline is available in English and Spanish. It offers the happy […]