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Puerto Rico: The exodus after Hurricane Maria

Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated – almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBSN Originals to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds. Source

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Burmese python invasion: Fighting invasive species

Across America, waves of foreign invaders are taking over. Introduced through human error or carelessness, invasive species like the Burmese python, lionfish and Asian carp have thrived at the expense of native species critical to a delicate natural balance that supports ecosystems and livelihoods. CBSN Originals explores whether it’s too late to tip the balance back in our favor. Source

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Expedition Antarctica

More than 30 years ago, Robert Swan became the first man to walk to both the North and South Poles. In 2017, he found himself back on the ice, trekking 600 miles across Antarctica with his son, Barney. But this time, the duo set out to complete the first-ever expedition to the South Pole using solely renewable energy. Their mission: prove that if these technologies can work in the harshest environment on Earth, they can work in our everyday lives. Along the way, they faced unexpected obstacles that threatened to claim Barney’s limb — and Robert’s life. Source

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Haiti: A Homegrown Recovery

After two natural disasters in six years crippled the nation of Haiti, aid groups mobilized to try to help the country – but did they deliver on their promises? Vladimir Duthiers and CBSN Originals investigates in “Haiti: A Homegrown Recovery” Source

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