Science

Why Puerto Rico Can’t Nail Down Hurricane Maria’s Death Toll

HE SAYS, SHE SAYS

It’s been almost almost a year, but there’s no consensus on how many people died. Why not?

Victoria Albert
Victoria Albert
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Victoria Albert

Victoria Albert

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