The Federal Flood

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By: | August 27, 2015

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, educator and poet Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy discusses how New Orleans is rebuilding, and shares two poems about the disaster and… More

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Scientists worldwide join strikes for climate change: From Bangkok to Brisbane, researchers are among those protesting today to urge action on global warming. https://t.co/oHRanA7Kz9 #ClimateStrike

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The #ClimateStrike crowd numbers are phenomenal.
Melbourne 100,000+
Sydney 80,000+
Brisbane 30,000
Hobart 20,000
Canberra 15,000
Perth & Adelaide at least 10,000 each
Thousands more across regional Australia & Pacific https://t.co/rViiPMOgWR
@strikeclimate #schoolstrike4climate

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