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Tensions at the US southern border are putting scientists and their work at risk

Borders

As the Trump administration’s focus on the US-Mexico border intensifies, scientists who study ecosystems in the region are having a hard time doing their jobs.

A scene from Purgatorio

This new documentary blurs the lines on the map to make a point about borders

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Conflict & Justice
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