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You Won’t Believe the Source of the World’s Most Sustainable Salmon

BUSINESS When you hear the term “sustainable seafood,” you might envision a fisherman pulling catch from a pristine sea. But the most sustainable Atlantic salmon are not caught. And they’re not from the sea. (TIME) Use our resources to learn more about sustainable seafood. Discussion Ideas Where are the sources world’s “most sustainable” sources of Atlantic salmon? According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch … Continue reading You Won’t Believe the Source of the World’s Most Sustainable Salmon

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EPA Puts Mine on Hold

ENVIRONMENT Citing threats to the salmon population and watershed health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency put on hold plans for a massive open-pit copper mine in Alaska, invoking Clean Water Act rules. (National Geographic News) Use our resources to better understand the debate surrounding the Pebble Mine. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Watch our … Continue reading EPA Puts Mine on Hold

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