National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek is on a decadeslong project to walk from East Africa to South America. In his 13 ...

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Wildfires are devastating events that destroy forests, burn homes and force people to leave their communities. They also have ...

Thousands of industry figures descended upon the Dutch city of Groningen for four days of stellar performances and panels.

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