Trade Tensions Between the U.S. and China Are Hurting the American Tourism Industry
Customs data collected by the American agency show that the U.S. received 2.9 million Chinese visitors in 2018, down 5.7 percent from the year before.
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Viewfinder: A Former Coal Mine Is Flooded to Create an Artificial Lake
A couple watches as water gushes from a pipe into the former Cottbus Nord open-cast coal mine in order to create the Cottbuser Ostsee artificial lake on April 24th, 2019, near Cottbus, Germany.
By Helping Wealthy Cuban Exiles, Trump Might Hurt Ordinary Cuban Citizens
Activating a provision that allows rich exiles to sue in American court for property lost during the 1959 revolution would raise hostilities once again and potentially hurt the Cuban economy.
National Parks Suffered Irreparable Damage During the Shutdown
Many national parks were kept open but unstaffed or understaffed, with serious consequences for the parks, their employees, and their visitors.
What the Government Shutdown Means for Tribes, Low-Income Americans, and the Cities Near National Parks
Some Americans feel government shutdowns more acutely than others.
Touring the Ghost Towns of Cyprus
Yiannakis Rousos offers visitors a tour of the home he still hopes to reclaim—and a glimpse of the true cost of this prolonged conflict.
Coral Reef Loss Could Cost Countries Billions
According to a recent study, losing just the top three feet of coral reef could result in $4 billion a year in flood-related damages.
Tourism Leads to Way More Emissions Than Previously Thought
And the industry's share of global emissions is only expected to grow.
Could Hawaii Become the First State to Ban Styrofoam Food Containers?
The state is moving to reduce plastic pollution by implementing a groundbreaking ban on polystyrene containers that are commonly used throughout the island in the food industry.
Soon, You Could Buy a Ticket to Visit the Titanic
A conversation with the man looking to turn the infamous shipwreck into a tourist destination.