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Imperiled Refuges: Islets in the Sea of Cortés

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Islands and waters of Mexico’s northern Gulf of California are refuges for sea creatures, still reliant on decreasing fish stocks and beset with the uncertainties of climate change.

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Discover why surfers now flock from around the world to ride the Pororoca.
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Explore the world's largest freshwater swamp, the Pantanal.
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In Mexico's southernmost state, David finds nations apart from mainstream Mexico.
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With distinct Afro-Cuban roots, Santiago de Cuba was once Cuba's most important city.
Oregon: Violent Past and Verdant Present
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More than any other of the contiguous United States, Oregon has been shaped by volcanoes.
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A hotbed of baseball, whalewatching, and a lively carnival, after years of turmoil.
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From a biosphere to a Costa Rican rainforest reserve, scientists observe climate change.
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The Pinacate Volcanic Range on the U.S.-Mexico border has a history of fire and brimstone.
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Join researchers in Arizona and the Bahamas making startling climate change findings.
Mexico City: 600 Years of Urban Glory
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Mexico City’s rich cultural and ethnic history reflects this vibrant Latin American city.
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Amazon oil means prosperity for Ecuador, but benefits for native peoples are less clear.
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