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From 1968 to 1970, I was in the Peace Corps. First in Somalia and then, after a military coup there, in Kenya. The experiences I had led me to my graduate degree in agricultural economics and subsequent…
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by Sarah Abdelrahim
Indigenous peoples play a crucial role in protecting and advocating for global biodiversity. According to the United Nations, there are 370 million Indigenous peoples around the world — almost 5 percent…
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by Catherine Meyer
Part exotic cookbook, part touching memoir, How to Cook a Crocodile blends local recipes and stunning storytelling to create a uniquely African memoir. Bonnie Lee Black weaves beautiful tales from her…
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by Morgan Heim
Two journalists grab cameras and head to the wilds of Thailand’s mangrove forests in search of an endangered cat with a special affinity for water.
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