The Great Lakes are clearer now than ever before, but this clarity comes with a cost to local ecosystems.
Read MoreThe Disappearing Islands of Kiribati
Rising sea levels have swallowed up and flooded land in Kiribati, jeopardizing the South Pacific island nation’s future.
Read MoreTunisian Eco-Art Retreats
Artists, travelers and locals have been rejuvenating Tunisia’s art and travel scene by transforming abandoned villages into eco-art retreats.
Read MoreThe Problem with “Fast Furniture”
Furniture used to be characterized by luxury or utility, but now it’s become just as disposable as last season’s polyester top.
Read MoreHokkaido: Japan’s Natural Treasure Trove
Hokkaido boasts some of Japan’s most stunning natural beauty, with its national parks, fresh seafood and powder snow.
Read MoreA Weekend in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty offers opportunities to engage with history and culture while exploring its eclectic urban environment and surrounding wilderness.
Read MoreTruth in Fiction: Understanding India’s Class Struggle Through “The White Tiger”
The 2008 Booker Prize recipient, Aravind Adiga, and his book “The White Tiger” highlight and critique the reality of social disparity in India.
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 MoreFinding Community in China’s Underground Churches
Despite the threat imposed by the Chinese government, underground Chinese Christian communities continue to find hope.
Read MoreFarm Stays: Gen Z’s New Travel Frontier
Gen Z’s interest in sustainable travel is highlighted by the increasing popularity of farm stay expeditions
Read MoreEthics of Whale Shark Watching in the Philippines
Travelers must be aware and mindful of animal welfare when participating in whale-watching experiences in the Philippines.
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.
Read More2 Lesser-Known Hawaiian Islands to Visit — But With Care
The Hawaiian islands of Molokaʻi and Lanaʻi boast hidden treasures and a rich history.
Read More6 Ancient Cliff Dwellings and Pueblos in the American Southwest
In quiet national monuments, travelers can experience pueblos and cliff dwellings, some of the most impressive and well-preserved innovations in early Southwestern architecture.
Read MorePolice Brutality Undermines Free Speech in Kenya
As Kenya protests proposed Finance Bills, police respond with violent force, threatening freedom of speech.
Read MoreArchitecture That Targets the Unhoused in Japan
Japan’s unhoused crisis is masked by urban design called hostile architecture, a tool used to alienate those experiencing homelessness, affecting the public in the process.
Read MoreBeyond The Disappearing Aral Sea
The Aral Sea has all but disappeared, spawning a new desert full of toxic sand; however, locals hope to emphasize the history, art and culture of the region as they work to redefine their future.
Read MoreWhy Finland Continues to be the Happiest Country
Benefitting from infrastructure built by governmental support, valued social welfare and important traditions, Finland maintains its rank as the world’s happiest country.
Read MoreThe History Behind Peru’s Bird Dropping Fertilizer
The boom and bust of Peru’s guano extraction and economy led to great impacts on the surrounding environment and ecosystems.
Read MoreBig Plastic’s Misinformation Machine
The plastic industry mirrors Big Tobacco by pushing harmful misinformation to the public
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