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Welcome to Blue Marble

Inspired by the iconic "Blue Marble" photo of earth taken by the Apollo 17 crew, we share stories that explain this global moment, and seek to capture the complexity and resilience of the place we call home.

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A collage of blue and green bits of paper with the Blue Marble "b" logo in the center.

Latest Stories

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Conflicts & CrisesMoney
How countries and aid organizations are using logos to get clout – and money
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Conflicts & CrisesMiddle East
281 million people face 'acute food insecurity' — what does that mean? What is famine?
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AmericasConflicts & Crises
Is the UN doing a good job? Just 33% of Americans think so, new Gallup poll shows
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We rescued dozens from war in Sudan, now we're looking ahead
How do Americans really feel about climate change?
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How do Americans really feel about climate change?
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