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3 Lessons The Everglades Can Teach Everyone About the Environment

All photos credit Collin Dunn Ed. note: 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with a stop in the Florida Everglades, with the Toyota International Teacher Program . The program is designed to engage a variety of conservation and education issues that the teachers can then give back to their students and communities. I’m traveling along to report on the trip’s experiences and lessons. First up: A stop in Florida’s Everglades. Everglades Natio… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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3 Lessons The Everglades Can Teach Everyone About the Environment

18% of Grade Schools in Japan Feed Whale to Kids

Photo via kasei.co.uk It turns out that a surprisingly high number of grade schools in Japan are serving their students more than just a well-rounded education. According to the results of a survey released today, whale meat is back on the menu at about a sixth of Japan’s public elementary and junior-high schools… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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18% of Grade Schools in Japan Feed Whale to Kids