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Digital illiteracy and misinformation remain a serious barrier to democracy and freedom in the Philippines.
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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 MoreMeet Liverpool: An English City With Deep Irish Roots
Liverpool’s history of Irish immigration after the Great Famine has come to deeply influence the city’s culture and traditions.
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In a travel-hungry world, it’s time to celebrate lesser-known treasures while prioritizing eco-consciousness, intimacy and crowd-free escapes.
Read MorePeru’s Floating Islands
The Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca are man-made reed constructions in an Indigenous Quechua community.
Read MoreClimate Change and Australian Surf Culture
With Australian surf spots under threat from climate change, opportunities arise for civilian activism.
Read More7 Must-See Festivals Across Asia
Asia is home to some of the world’s most notable festivals offering a chance to be immersed in extraordinary moments of cultural connection.
Read MoreEast Asia’s Favorite Dessert: 3 Kinds of Shaved Ice
Korean bingsu, Japanese kakigori and Taiwanese baobing have become East Asia’s new favorite sweet treats.
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 MoreCelebrating a Summer Christmas
Here are some traditions and activities in Southern Hemisphere countries that enjoy a sunny and warm Christmas.
Read MoreWhy Do the Pacific Islands Have Such High Smoking Rates?
Smoking remains a serious health issue in the Pacific Islands region, with most nations having higher rates of cigarette smoking than the global average.
Read MoreTaiwan’s Old Bomb Shelters Then and Now
Taiwan’s old bunkers were built out of fear of invasion, but today they carry different meanings for Taiwanese people.
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 MoreClimate Inequality Between the Global North and South
Wealthier, high-emitting countries have attempted to push climate responsibility onto developing nations in the Global South.
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