Monday, April 14, 2014 11 AM Eastern Time On VoiceAmerica Business
National Geographic Explorer Jason De Leon Tells the Stories of Undocumented Migration
Each year, thousands of people venture through the wilderness between the US and Mexico, risking their lives for the chance of a better future in the United States. Lawmakers, news channels, and television networks often report about the plight of these people, also known as undocumented migrants, usually focusing on issues of legality. Jason De Leon has a different approach to this story. He spends time with people on the Mexican side of the border as they prepare to cross, then ventures into the hot Arizona desert to study the things they leave behind during their journey, using archaeology, sociocultural anthropology, and forensic science to tell the stories of this phenomenon. What can we learn from migrant narratives as well as the backpacks, water bottles, rosary beads - and sometimes - the bodies left behind? Join National Geographic Emerging Explorer Jason De Leon and Nebo guest host Rachel Wold to hear about Jason's astonishing work.
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Changing the Course of The World's Water with Sandra Postel National Geographic Freshwater Fellow and Explorer Humans need water for all parts of life- even for things most of us wouldn't think about having to do with water. For example, when you go to the gas pump, every gallon of gasoline you put in your car used 12 gallons in its production. That hamburger you ate for lunch? It took over 150 gallons of water for that beef to make it to your plate. We need water to make the clothes we wear, consumer goods we buy for everyday use, to get to work and school, for recreation, and more.
Click here to keep reading and learn about leading edge efforts to conserve this life-giving resource. Click here to learn more about Change the Course. For the full episode with Sandra Postel, click here or here for the iTunes podcast. |
Spring in Washington, DC
This beautiful magnolia tree is located just down the street from our office. If you're in the DC area, we hope you get a chance to enjoy all the blossoming cherry and magnolia trees around the region. Wherever you are, get outside this weekend and enjoy spring!
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