In response to increased violence in the West Bank, the UK imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements. Ten European countries and Canada followed suit.
Read MoreThe US Is the Only UN Country to Vote Against More Accurate World Maps
The General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map, which diminishes the size of Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
After Sudan: Can Ethiopia Rethink Refugee Life?
Ethiopia is trying to move beyond refugee camps by letting Sudanese families work, study and rebuild lives interrupted by war.
How Climate Crisis Shrinks Girlhood in the Global South
In climate-vulnerable communities across the Global South, disasters can push girls out of school and into adult responsibilities long before they are ready.
Read MoreThe Dirty Side of Clean Energy
Clean energy is necessary, but the minerals powering electric cars and batteries are raising new questions about land, labor and who pays for the transition.
Read MoreLittle Cities of Black Diamonds: Reviving an Appalachian Legacy
Appalachian locals are building organizations to honor its coal mining history and restore their environment.
Barcelona and Overtourism: What Locals Want You to Know Before You Go
Barcelona isn’t asking tourists to leave; it’s asking them to listen to locals on how to treat the city.
Peru’s Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain: To Go or Not To Go?
Overtourism, altitude and community conflicts: unpacking the debate over visiting Vinicunca.
Read MoreLarge-Scale Data Centers Are Targeting Black Communities
The infrastructure behind AI data centers is placing an unequal burden on Black communities.
The Fiercest Women in Folklore
It’s true that girls run the world, and these legendary warrior women from around the globe show us why.
Read MoreArizona's Tohono O’odham Nation Under Threat From Border Wall Construction
The Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona is under threat as the United States federal government enters their land to construct a border wall, bulldozing sacred sites.
Read More5 Australian Animals You Can See in the Wild (& Where to Find Them)
Discover the best places to see koalas, kangaroos and more on your next trip to Australia.
From Polar Bears to Northern Lights: Visiting Norway’s Svalbard
With over 60% of its land covered by ice, the archipelago of Svalbard is home to Arctic wonders.
Read MoreFrom Lion’s Head to Table Mountain: Hiking Cape Town
Renowned for scenic views, rock hyraxes and wildflowers, Cape Town is a dream hiking spot—here are two trails you need to trek.
Read MoreLandmine Threats Long After Wars End
Millions of decades-old explosives create thousands of tragedies and what can be done about them
Read MoreThe Sparkling Waters and Vessels of Spain’s Argentona
Argentona’s mineral springs, pottery traditions and annual festivals reveal how water has shaped this Catalan town.
Read MoreWhat Two Oil Spills Reveal About a Broken System
When safety is ignored, communities pay the price long after the oil stops spreading which was the case with both Deepwater Horizon and Wakashio spills.
Read MoreHow Tourism Becomes a Tool of Neocolonialism
From the West Bank to Hawaii, tourism gives foreign investors a way to turn land, labor and natural resources into profit, often at the expense of local communities.
Read MoreCan Gen Z Be Both Against AI and Its Most Frequent Users?
Even high school protest movements about artificial intelligence are trying to turn the tide of technology.
Read More5 Tips for Surviving a Long-Haul Flight
Long flights can be exhausting, but a little preparation can make hours in the air much easier.
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