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The Invisible Tsunami Kids: A Forgotten Tragedy

2025-01-02
The Invisible Tsunami Kids: A Forgotten Tragedy

The 2004 Sumatra-Andaman tsunami claimed nearly 230,000 lives, many of them children. This article details the plight of the surviving children: orphaned, suffering from PTSD, and at risk of trafficking. While international organizations worked to help, the future of many remains uncertain. The author calls for attention to the plight of these children and encourages readers to help through volunteering or donations.

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(robertvanwey.substack.com)
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The Untold Toll: How Many Birds Die Hitting Buildings?

2024-12-21
The Untold Toll: How Many Birds Die Hitting Buildings?

A recent study reveals a shocking truth: we drastically underestimate the number of birds killed by colliding with buildings. Previous research relied on finding carcasses, but many birds don't die instantly, succumbing days or weeks later. By combining carcass data with rehabilitation center records, researchers estimate over a billion birds die annually in the US from building collisions. This highlights the challenges of accurately assessing bird mortality and the need for improved data collection and analysis to better protect avian populations.

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(robertvanwey.substack.com)
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