To Address a Shortage of Charcoal and Firewood a Kenyan Village Is Repurposing Human Waste
The government has banned logging in the country for three months, driving cooking fuel prices through the roof.
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Tensions Between Openness and Security Could Determine the Future of the Internet
If liberal-democratic countries don't do more to challenge trends toward authoritarian Web practices, the reigning view of the Internet may soon become far more restrictive.
Despite Billions in Relief Payments, American Farmers Are Still Hurting From Trump’s Tariffs
An economist explains how the trade conflict with China continues to harm American farmers as well as the overall economy.
Will California Be the First State to Repeal Rent Control Limits?
Overturning limits on rent control will be on the ballot in California this November now that organizers have garnered enough signatures to certify Proposition 10.
How Detection Dogs Help Wildlife Rangers Curb Crime in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Specially trained canines, with their outsized capacity to sniff out even well-hidden people and objects, are helping rangers at several major reserves to do their jobs better.
The Supreme Court Wrestles With Americans’ Right to Privacy in the Digital Age
A recent decision by the Court is a win for Fourth Amendment advocates, but there are still many avenues for law enforcement to track Americans without a warrant online.
The Interminable Debate Around Deep Sea Mining Regulations
The International Seabed Council once again failed to come to an agreement over the rules to govern the practice of mining valuable resources in deep ocean habitats.
Five Barriers to Regime Change in Venezuela
While many are calling for regime change in the embattled country, two foreign policy experts breakdown why Nicolás Maduro may hang on to power for the foreseeable future.
Promoting a More Inclusive Bicycle Advocacy Movement
A conversation with urban anthropologist Adonia Lugo about the lack of diversity in bike advocacy, urban infrastructure, and how laws to prevent crashes can adversely affect communities of color.
A Conversation About ‘Border Work’ in West Africa
A conversation with professor Philippe M. Frowd about his new book, which details both the politics and everyday realities in places like Senegal.