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Thailand’s Smog Problem

August 1, 2025

With gray, smog-covered skylines, the tropical country and its citizens are facing serious pollution issues. 

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, thailand, Climate Change

Will Recognizing the Taliban Ultimately Help The Afghan People?

August 1, 2025

Although Russia’s official decision to recognize the Taliban came as a surprise, many countries already unofficially acknowledge the de facto government, and some argue that Western recognition may be the best way to help the Afghan people.

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In Afghanistan, Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Afghanistan, Human Rights

The Human Cost of Illegal Fishing in Thailand

July 31, 2025

The global seafood industry’s demand has fueled illegal fishing practices, like forced labor and human trafficking, with Thailand being a hotspot of these illicit affairs.

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In Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, thailand, Human Rights

Climate Change Threatens Popular Tourist Sites

July 31, 2025

As global temperatures increase and sea levels rise, some of the world’s most famous destinations are at risk.

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In Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change

The Dire State of Education and Health Care in Syria

July 31, 2025

Education and health support are increasingly important in Syria's present and future for the over two million children without education. 

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In Asia, Education and Empowerment, News and Social Action, Syria Tags Asia, syria, Education

Urban Heat Islands: Cities Grapple with Rising Temperatures

July 31, 2025

Cities tend to be hotter on average than rural areas as a result of their infrastructure, and the warming of our climate is only making it worse. 

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In Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability, Global, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change

The Dalai Lama Announces His Succession Plan

July 31, 2025

The long-exiled Dalai Lama has confirmed he will have a successor, defending that “no one else” has authority in this matter.

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In Asia, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Tibet Tags Asia, International Affairs, Tibet

Gaza’s Starvation Has Made Giving Birth a Death Sentence

July 30, 2025

A United Nations agency warns that malnutrition in Gaza risks the loss of an entire generation, highlighting the threat it poses to women’s healthcare.

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In News and Social Action, Palestine, Global Health, Asia Tags Human Rights, Global Health, Asia, palestine

Why is Israel Targeting Syria Again?

July 22, 2025

Analysts say Israel’s recent strikes on Syria aim not only to protect the Druze minority but also to serve its goals of geopolitical influence. 

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In Asia, Israel, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Syria Tags Asia, Syria, Israel, War and Conflict

Cameroon: A Neglected Refugee Crisis

July 21, 2025

As both external and internal conflicts rage across Cameroon, the country’s refugee struggle has been overlooked, worsening without adequate aid or media attention. 

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In Africa, Cameroon, News and Social Action, Human Rights Tags Africa, Cameroon, Refugees

China’s Waste Revolution: Turning Garbage into Energy

July 21, 2025

With waste-to-energy plants booming, the nation faces an unexpected garbage shortage.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, China, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, Sustainability

How Travel Affects the Brain—And the Planet

July 21, 2025

Travel can serve as an escape from our daily lives, and research shows it boosts our mood through chemical releases, but it’s also important to advocate for environmental care during your trip.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Global Tags Global, Sustainability

Zapatista Radio: Indigenous Broadcasts Resist Erasure in Mexico

July 21, 2025

In Chiapas, Mexico, Zapatista-run community radio stations preserve Mayan languages, report local issues and bypass state-controlled narratives.

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In Human Rights, Mexico, News and Social Action, North America Tags Indigenous Peoples, Mexico, South America

Can AI Fight Climate Change Without Fueling It?

July 15, 2025

As AI’s energy demands soar, it is increasingly necessary to find ways to green the technology before it's too late.

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In Global, News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability Tags Global, Climate Change, featured story

Femicides in Honduras

July 15, 2025

Honduras has one of the highest rates of femicides in the world, with more than 4,000 women killed between 2013 and 2025.

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In Human Rights, Honduras, News and Social Action, South America Tags South America, Honduras, Human Rights, Feature

Full-Time Cruising: The Environmental Damage Hidden Beneath the Fantasy

July 14, 2025

As more people choose to live aboard cruise ships full-time, awareness grows of the lifestyle’s strong negative effect on the environment.

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In Environment and Sustainability, Global, News and Social Action Tags Global, Sustainability

Trump Pushes for Deportation to an Active War Zone

July 13, 2025

The recent Supreme Court-approved U.S. deportation of eight men to war-torn South Sudan led to legal, ethical and human rights debates.

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In Africa, Human Rights, News and Social Action, North America, Sudan, USA Tags Africa, Sudan, North America, USA, Human Rights

Russian Draft Dodgers Stir Tensions, Temporarily Boost Economies

July 9, 2025

After nearly one million Russian men fled conscription in 2022, the countries that received them are still grappling with the impacts of this influx three years later. 

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In Europe, Global Politics, News and Social Action, Russia Tags Europe, russia, War and Conflict

Is Nuclear Proliferation Simply Inevitable?

July 9, 2025

With conflicts around the world heating up, the efficacy of diplomacy is put to the test as the threat of nuclear proliferation looms. 

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In Global, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Global, War and Conflict

Extreme Heat: A Growing Global Risk

July 9, 2025

Amidst rising temperatures and climate shifts, understanding their impact on people and the environment is crucial.

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In Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Global, Climate Change
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