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US Cultural Revolution: Bonfire of NASA, NOAA, EPA, CDC, & USDA Climate Programs

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China’s Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) was a decade-long political campaign led by Mao Zedong to reinforce communist ideology by purging capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society. One of its most devastating aspects was its assault on science and academia. Universities were shut down, intellectuals were persecuted, and scientific research was … [continued]

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How do you heal a sacred lake?

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How do you heal a sacred lake?

For over 70 years, a massive U.S. Steel plant on the shores of Spirit Lake near Duluth, Minnesota dumped toxic waste into the water, causing lasting environmental damage to this sacred site.

Spirit Lake, once a vital ecosystem rich in fish, wild rice, and wildlife, was central to the homeland of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

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US Forest Service firings decimate already understaffed agency: ‘It’s catastrophic’

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US Forest Service firings decimate already understaffed agency: ‘It’s catastrophic’

By Katie Myers, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, & Izzy Ross

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between GristBPR, a public radio station serving western North Carolina, WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region, and Interlochen Public Radio in Northern Michigan.

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