Cañon City Public Library

Contains the history, religions, wildlife, culture, fact file of the country, timeline, glossary, and places to find out more about the country.

In 2018 the number of people displaced worldwide by violence, persecution, or natural disaster had reached 68.5 million. The world faces an unprecedented crisis as people flee their homes, seeking safety, peace, and a better future for themselves and their families. Refugees set off, often on foot or by boat, on dangerous journeys to cross international borders where they can apply for asylum, or protection, in a new country. While many countries...

Countries across the world are battling soaring food prices, food-borne illnesses, food shortages, and the detrimental effects of certain farming and manufacturing practices on health, nutrition, and the environment. Even in the United States, which historically has had an abundant food supply, increasing numbers of people are suffering from food insecurity, especially since the onset of the global financial crisis. A history of efforts by private...