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Millions More Girls Miss School During the Pandemic
May 25, 2021
FILE - This photograph shows a deserted classroom at the Government Girls Secondary School in Jangebe, a village in Zamfara State, northwest of Nigeria on Feb. 27, 2021.
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In many parts of the world, attending school can be a daily struggle for children, especially girls.
A long list of barriers prevents their attendance. Parents may not be able to pay school
fees or buy books or other supplies. Ideas about
gender can also play a part in the problem. Some families that need help at home expect girls to perform such work. And, with schools far way in many communities, there is also a safety issue for girls.
Climate Change Pushes Vietnam’s Rice Growers to Farm Shrimp
May 09, 2021
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Farmer Ta Thi Thanh Thuy worked hard for years to grow rice on her small piece of land near the mouth of the Mekong River in Vietnam. But now Thuy has started farming
shrimp. Many of her neighbors over the last 10 years have done the same.
In the past, such a change was unlikely. However, the effects of climate change are making rice-growing in her area more difficult. Seawater has brought higher salt levels to the Mekong River Delta area.
Magazine or Journal?
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Hi! I m from Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I have a little question: What is the difference between a magazine and a journal? Thanks!
- Felippe, Brazil
Magazines contain things like news,
interviews,
essays, how-to guides, pictures and advertisements.
Magazines are usually published weekly or monthly. They are aimed at the general public and use language that most of the public can easily understand. The articles are written by professional writers and reporters. Some are experts on the subjects they are writing about. But many are not. Suppose, for example, someone is writing a health-related story for a magazine. The person may gather information by speaking to health experts, reading about the subject on the internet and looking at study reports. They may even include information from press releases on the subject.