As countries ban the practice of shark finning, Costa Rica disregards conservation policies through illegal fishing exports.
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When the Mexican government failed to protect its citizens, community militias rose to fight back against powerful drug cartels.
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A variety of organizations work with young women in sub-Saharan Africa to fight sexual violence.
Read MoreWildlife or Livestock? Safari Hunting Tourism in Southern Africa
Although millions are spent on safari hunting tourism in South Africa and Zimbabwe, there is little evidence that these funds genuinely promote economic growth, improve the lives of local people or contribute to animal conservation.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Offshore Wind Gamble
The United States’ largest offshore wind project faces a broad range of support and skepticism
Read MoreGender-Based Violence in Papua New Guinea
With exacerbated poverty rates post-COVID, Papua New Guinea continues to experience heightened gender-based violence and domestic abuse.
Read MoreGen Z Protests: Social Media and Pop Culture in the Fight for Reform
Spreading across Asia, Africa and Europe, youth-led protests have quickly risen over recent months through the use of social media and pop culture symbols, rattling governments in a passionate call for change.
Read MoreEthiopia’s Hydroelectric Dam Opens Despite Egypt’s Protests
Undeterred by decades of water rights controversy, Ethiopia finally opened its monumental hydroelectric dam across part of the Blue Nile River, a project that has garnered fierce opposition from Egypt and Sudan.
Read MoreWhy a Russia-India-China Alliance May Not Be Sustainable
While recent meetings show warmth and unity among the countries’ leaders, the possibility of a sustained alliance seems complex and difficult.
Read MoreThe Fight to Preserve Cantonese Language and Culture
Despite pressure from the Chinese government, the will to preserve the Cantonese language remains strong in China and around the world.
Read MoreThe Complex Sovereignty Claims Over the Amazon
When it comes to the rights over the Amazon rainforest, international governments and Indigenous communities don’t always agree.
Read MoreThe Efficacy of International Courts: What Do They Do?
The International Criminal Court and wartime tribunals are large figureheads for global justice, offering questionable accountability.
Read MoreGen Z Protests Topple Nepal’s Government
After years of government instability and censorship, Nepal’s Gen Z led an uprising that not only dissolved a corrupt parliament but also paved the way for political reconstruction.
Read MoreHow Travelers Can Cut Down on Waste
To help protect the environment and local communities, travelers can make small changes to reduce the waste that tourism leaves behind.
Read MoreUnderstanding The Tensions Between the U.S. and Venezuela
U.S. warships head toward Venezuela amid increased tensions, but what’s truly behind the feud between Washington and Caracas?
Read MoreTraditional Gender Roles in South Korea Maintain Inequality
As South Korean women suffer under the inequality facilitated by traditional gender stereotypes, many call for change through feminist movements and passionate demands for political reform.
Read MoreMisinformation Is a Global Threat to Elections
Facts and information behind modern elections face an escalating threat in the digital age.
Read More7 Interesting Animals You Can Find in the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is a place of environmental diversity and hidden danger, where rare species face growing threats that make their protection critical for both biodiversity and the planet’s future.
Read More7 Sustainable Clothing Brands for the Ethical Shopper
Meet the brands proving that looking good and doing good can go hand in hand.
Read MoreThe Searching Mothers of Mexico: Fighting for the Disappeared
Mothers in Mexico search for their missing children with little to no help from authorities, risking their lives against the oppressors: cartels.
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