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What the Hawaiian language revival means for conservation

By Kehau Springer

May 11, 2016
The islands’ language is a powerful link to the lands and waters that sustain their people.
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Language Diversity is Highest in Biodiversity Hotspots

By Dr. Russell A. Mittermeier

May 10, 2012
The world’s most species-rich places are also home to 70 percent of languages.
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