Medical Social Workers Are Essential, but Under-Appreciated
A lack of support from the medical establishment for those practicing the profession has led to a high attrition rate and tough psychological problems.
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Measuring the Carbon Dioxide Capturing Prowess of Urban Forests
New research shows that even temperate forests in cities may be able to sequester nearly as much carbon as a similarly sized area of rainforest.
More Extreme Weather Means More Risk for Fishers
A new study looks at how the increased storminess of a warming planet will make an already dangerous job even more deadly.
How Mitch McConnell Helped Shape the Future of the Supreme Court
The Republican senator has made it his primary goal to help the GOP continue winning elections, and by laying the groundwork for the Trump presidency, he's done just that.
London Is Adding 250 New Trains to Improve the Efficiency of Its Subways
It's going to cost the city around $2 billion to increase the capacity of the four "Deep Tube" lines by 10 trains an hour.
How Litigation Has Become Rural America’s Best Bet to Curb Farm Pollution
Those living near factory farms have to contend with noxious odors, toxic emissions, and swarms of insects, and have had little success in obtaining relief—but that is changing.
Can a Web App Help Reduce Nigerian Food Waste?
Oscar Ekponimo has created a program that notifies retailers in real-time when their food items are approaching expiry and lets them initiate discounts on them.
Ripple Effects of Climate Change Could Damage Mountain Gorilla Populations
As global warming forces farmers in northwestern Rwanda to move to higher elevations, the fragile gorilla population will be put more at risk.
What Cities Can Do to Circumvent Trump’s ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Immigration Policies
Mayors can take a number of localized actions to combat the harsh policies being implemented by the federal government.
How Corruption Has Dampened Brazilian Affection for the World Cup
Brazilians have become increasingly disenchanted with soccer as political scandals continue to cloud the country's news cycle.