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The benefits of being idle

In her new book Going to Seed, Kate J. Neville reflects on the value of being idle, and the importance of escaping the busyness that builds up around family, work and social demands. 

Haida Gwaii’s future, Haida Gwaii’s past

Generations of Indigenous people have fought to protect the land and culture of Haida Gwaii, and this year the Haida Nation has reclaimed stewardship of that land in a historic agreement. Matt Galloway went there to hear what this means for the archipelago’s future — from uncerta ...  Show more

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‘Dead pool’, drought and a drying Colorado River
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The Colorado River – the lifeblood of the American southwest – is drying up. The river’s basin supplies water to 40 million Americans across seven states, plus two states in Mexico. It’s partly because of climate change, a major drought, and because of century-old rules that gove ...  Show more

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In the United States, 40 million people in seven states depend on water provided by the Colorado River.

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Climate Change Is Threatening The U.S. West's Water Supply
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