The General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map, which diminishes the size of Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Little Cities of Black Diamonds: Reviving an Appalachian Legacy
Appalachian locals are building organizations to honor its coal mining history and restore their environment.
Large-Scale Data Centers Are Targeting Black Communities
The infrastructure behind AI data centers is placing an unequal burden on Black communities.
Arizona'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 MoreTaking the Scenic Route: America’s 3 Most Picturesque Roads
Scenic routes made for nature lovers, road trip enthusiasts and travelers who prefer to keep their hands on the wheel.
The Battle Over AI on Tribal Lands
Tech companies targeting tribal nations to bypass regulations and speed up data center construction have been met with opposition from tribal leaders.
Read MoreOuter Banks: Why Kiteboarders Loved it Long Before Netflix
Exploring the kiteboarding culture in North Carolina’s barrier islands
Read MoreThe Sinking Isle of Jean Charles, Louisiana
The story of the submerged Isle de Jean Charles and the residents impacted by rising sea levels, environmental disasters and government actions.
Read MoreA Look Into African Nations’ Deportation Agreements
Dozens of people have been deported by US President Trump to African countries where they have no citizenship or established ties.
Read MoreA Guide to Backpacking the Grand Canyon’s Havasupai Reservation
A 4-day backpacking itinerary for experiencing the Havasupai Reservation’s natural wonders within the limited time on your permit.
Beyond Golden Gate Park: 5 Underrated Parks in San Francisco
To skip the crowds, tourists should opt for lesser-known parks that offer skyline views and peaceful walking trails.
Read MoreBeyond the Prison: Alcatraz’s History of Native American Survival and Protest
The history behind the Native American occupation of Alcatraz represents an effort of resistance and Native identity in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read MoreHawaii’s Volcanic Crescent: Molokini Crater
Formerly a World War II bombing practice site, the Molokini Crater is now a Marine Life Conservation District and Hawaii State Seabird Sanctuary, home to hundreds of marine and wildlife species.
Read MoreThe National Park Underneath an Ohio Interstate
Cuyahoga Valley National Park tells a story of restoration, with its 53-year-long transformation from a place once known for a river so polluted it caught fire at least a dozen times to a green refuge in the urban Midwest.
Read MoreRadioactive Waste at the Most Polluted Site in the US
The Hanford Nuclear Reservation houses nuclear waste tanks that are leaking into the desert near the Columbia River, threatening to expose hundreds of thousands of people to radiation.
Read MoreThe History Behind Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Behind Hawaii’s Kalaupapa National Historical Park lies a rich history of loss, resilience and compassion now preserved as a memorial site.
Read MoreA New Era of Travel: Digital Passports for Airport Security
At more than 250 airports, iPhone users are now able to use digital passports at security checkpoints.
Read MoreThe Sinister Reason the Great Lakes Are So Clear
The Great Lakes are clearer now than ever before, but this clarity comes with a cost to local ecosystems.
Read MoreAlaskan Coastal Wolves Are Dying of Mercury Poisoning
Wolves in coastal Alaska are turning sea otters as a source of food, dying of mercury poisoning as a result.
Read MoreLithium Mining in the Salton Sea
The Hell’s Kitchen Project is underway to extract lithium from California’s Salton Sea, raising social, environmental and economic questions.
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