How Will China Respond to Trump’s Increasing Economic Hostility?
Concerns are rising that the two nations could be on the verge of a "new cold war."
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To Curb Carbon Emissions, Cities Need More Efficient Buildings
Buildings account for roughly 50 percent of a city's total carbon emissions, and 70 percent in major cities like London, Los Angeles, and Paris.
The State of Homeschooling in America
Today's homeschool advocates are parents who don't believe that the current school model is best, or enough, for their children.
How Communities Manage Hazards During Natural Disasters
The decisions made when managing a range of hazards are a key factor in a community's vulnerability during storms like Hurricane Florence.
Inside the Effort to Preserve Migratory Bird Habitat in Central California
Concerned citizens, scientists, and conservation groups have joined forces to protect what stopover spots remain for birds migrating from South America to the Arctic.
Africa’s Fastest-Growing City Sees Benefits From More Female Engineers
In Dar es Salaam, more women are gaining access to careers in engineering—and they're bringing innovative and inclusive ideas along with them.
In South Carolina, Hurricane Florence Put the Gullah People’s Way of Life in Peril
Many in the community live on land that is classified as "heir's property," a legal condition that leaves it particularly vulnerable, especially in a disaster.
Is Peace on the Horizon for the Horn of Africa?
Conflicts between Eritrea, Djibouti, and Ethiopia have dramatically shifted in recent months, giving hope for an end of hostilities in the region.
The Movement for Urban Tree Expansion Is Growing
In Austin, Texas, and King County, Washington, private companies can now offset their carbon emissions by funding tree-planting in their local cityscape.
The Increasingly Fraught State of Brazil’s Presidential Elections
The outcome of this year's election will likely set the stage for the murky years to come, be those years of recovery—or persistent chaos.