Daily Archives: December 6, 2017

Florida Everglades Celebrate 70th Birthday in “Critical” State

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Flordia
06 Dec

Today marks the 70th birthday of the Everglades National Park; it was officially dedicated by President Harry S. Truman on December 6, 1947. To the residents and wildlife that depend on them, the Florida Everglades are essential and enveloping. Given their size and importance, it’s alarming for the Everglades to be the only American natural wonder rated “critical” by a recent report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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“The Silence Breakers” are the TIME Person of the Year

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Metoo1
06 Dec

TIME Magazine has named “The Silence Breakers” its Person of the Year for 2017, referring to the men and women who have come forward to raise awareness of sexual misconduct taking place around the world. Using the reach of the #MeToo campaign on social media to share their stories, these people are creating a dialogue and changing the culture around sexual misconduct.

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