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Sam Ellis

Sam Ellis

Former Multimedia Producer

    Latest articles by Sam Ellis

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    The destruction of the Amazon, explainedThe destruction of the Amazon, explained
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    The 2019 fires were just the tip of the iceberg.

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    Why Turkey is invading SyriaWhy Turkey is invading Syria
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    And how it’s getting what it wanted.

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    Why the Tour de France is so brutalWhy the Tour de France is so brutal
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    It’s all about the climbs.

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    Why Iraq’s great rivers are dyingWhy Iraq’s great rivers are dying
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    And it couldn’t happen at a worse time.

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    America’s cocaine habit fueled its migrant crisisAmerica’s cocaine habit fueled its migrant crisis
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    And it’s destroying Guatemala and Honduras.

    By Christina Thornell and Sam Ellis
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    What Angela Merkel’s exit means for Germany — and EuropeWhat Angela Merkel’s exit means for Germany — and Europe
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    The European Union is about to lose one of its last anti-populist voices.

    By Danush Parvaneh and Sam Ellis
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    How the Saudis ended up with so many American weaponsHow the Saudis ended up with so many American weapons
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    And why they want more.

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    The biggest corruption scandal in Latin America’s historyThe biggest corruption scandal in Latin America’s history
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    And possibly the whole world.

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    Poland is pushing the EU into crisisPoland is pushing the EU into crisis
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    It’s reaping the benefits while ignoring its rules.

    By Sam Ellis and Liz Scheltens
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    Why a storm surge can be the deadliest part of a hurricaneWhy a storm surge can be the deadliest part of a hurricane
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    It starts to build up before the hurricane makes landfall.

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