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• In an influential study of ethnic identity in the United States,   Glazer and Moynihan (1963) stated that the most important point   to be made about the "American melting-pot" is that it   never occurred. They argue that rather than eradicating ethnic differences,   modern American society has actually created a new awareness in   people, a concern about roots and origins. Moreover, many Americans   continue to use their ethnic networks actively when looking for   jobs or a spouse. Many prefer to live in neighbourhoods dominated   by people with the same origins as themselves, and they continue   to regard themselves as "Italians", "Poles"   etc., in addition to being Americans - two generations or more after   their ancestors left the country of origin.

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    The Earth is getting warmer. People burn fossil fuels. The levels of greenhouse gases increase.
• Days are warmer. Heavy precipitation occurs more often. A brutal paradox of climate change
• Floods and draughts increase.
• The situation is particularly difficult for subsistence farmers.

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