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The Pyramids of the Americas Are Being Destroyed

Off the eastern coast of southern Brazil, archaeologists have discovered the oldest pyramids in the world, older than the ancient Egyptian pyramids by several centuries. Their research shows that these South American pyramids were much larger than the early pyramids of Egypt, with their height about 160 ft. and their base expanding to nearly 40 […]

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San Francisco Must Stop Abusing Its Marine Mammals

As sad and strange as it might seem, the San Francisco populace acts like it still lacks awareness of the pressures marine mammals face. The Pacific Ocean houses thousands of ecosystems vital to the Earth’s biosphere. Marine mammals like bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, otters, and whales roam freely along the Pacific coast. Unfortunately, the large

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Afterglow: Lessons from the Black Forest Fire

Like most others in the Pikes Peak Region, I followed the Black Forest Fire closely. Many people wrote commentary regarding the causes, which is understandable. Still, maybe we should spend more time looking at the effects of the disaster. It’s worth reflecting on how social media helped turn this disaster into a community exercise in conversation, compassion, and

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The Environment Still Needs Attention in This Election

As the race for the White House moves into the final stretch, the faltering U.S. economy is the topic as unemployment continues to hover at uncomfortably high levels throughout the country. Environmental issues remain especially marginalized for a number of reasons. Still, even though environmental innovations do not always generate immediate revenue or directly create jobs,

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