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Between Control and Autonomy: The Debate on Cell Phone Bans in Schools
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In a panel organized by American Community Media (ACoM), specialists and students examined the impact of banning cell phones in classrooms. While evidence points to improvements in concentration, student voices caution against its limitations and potential unintended consequences. In a context where cell phone use is embedded in the daily lives of teenagers, schools…
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Forestry Jobs in California: A Pressing Response to the Climate Crisis and Unemployment
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A state initiative aims to recruit new workers to the forestry sector, against a backdrop marked by increasingly severe wildfires and a strained job market for young people and underrepresented communities. Amid a volatile job market and a deepening environmental crisis, the forestry sector in California is moving to establish itself as a viable…
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Between Science and Industry: Experts Challenge the New US Food Pyramid
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In a panel convened by American Community Media (ACoM), specialists in nutrition and environmental science scrutinized the newly unveiled US food guide. While recognizing advancements such as a decrease in ultra-processed foods, they cautioned against the heightened emphasis on protein, the sway of industry interests, and the insufficient attention to issues of inequality and…
