The Javan Rhino: Both Protected and Threatened by a Massive Volcano
In the aftermath of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, the Javan rhino found a refuge in an…
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Hate Surges Online
Has the election of Donald Trump emboldened extremists? By A.C. Thompson & Ken Schwencke People protest in Washington,…
Military Training Areas Can Double as Important Wildlife Refuges
Despite years of repeated bombing, fires, and other disturbances, military training areas can maintain biodiversity and help in…
Donald Trump’s Advisor on Wall Street Regulations Is a Longtime Swamp-Dweller
Trump’s transition advisor for financial regulations works for a firm that is emblematic of the Washington revolving door.…
Protecting Gorillas at All Costs: Meet the Fearless Park Rangers of the Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the government is trying to develop tourism. But the lives…
Jared Kushner Isn’t Alone: Plenty of Universities Still Give Rich and Connected Applicants a Leg Up
Ten years after his book showed how the wealthy buy college slots for their kids at the expense…
Supporting the Development of the First Shark Sanctuary in Shark-Happy Indonesia
Conservation efforts in the Gili Matra marine preserve are turning this protected area into a safe haven for…
The Story Behind Jared Kushner’s Curious Acceptance Into Harvard University
Daniel Golden wrote a book a decade ago about how the rich buy their children access to elite…
How Your Retirement Funds Contribute to Climate Change and Deforestation
You may not realize that saving for your golden years could have an impact on the global climate,…
How Much Damage Can a Trump Administration Really Do to Landmark EPA Legislation?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s court-backed determination that greenhouse gases are a threat to America’s health and security might…