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Through the fire: an update from Hawaii
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
As the death toll surpasses 100, we report from Maui where fires have ravaged the island in the deadliest American wildfire in over a century. Why was this one so catastrophic? The plummet of coca prices in Colombia is messing with the market (09:58). And northern Europe fights to preserve its local languages in schools (17:09). For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Aug 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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