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Crawfish In Crisis

Louisiana crawfish farmers took a massive loss from drought this year. As climate change continues to disrupt the industry, will they be able to adapt?

Ambrook Research

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Eating Away the Blue Catfish Invasion

One of the most destructive forces in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay also happens to be delicious. Why can’t we simply eat our way through the crisis?

Ambrook Research

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Fierce50 Breakthrough Nominees: James Downing

No one has ever been able to determine how much of a personality comes down to nature versus nurture. For James Downing, M.D., president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, it’s a generous mix of both.

FierceHealthcare

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The Airwaves of Navajo Nation

Because Navajo Nation is so large and remote, FM radio remains the territory’s most reliable news source. During the pandemic, two stations broadcast vital information about COVID-19 — and debunked misinformation. But how do you reach listeners who don’t want to hear it?

The Verge

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