Power cuts in South Africa are playing havoc with the country’s water system
South Africans had to deal with the worst ever series of power cuts in 2022.…
Series of eruptions at Anak Krakatau volcano, Indonesia
A series of eruptions were registered at Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island located in the…
‘We Won!’ UIC Faculty Suspend Strike After Notching Salary Boosts in Tentative Deal
Faculty members at the University of Illinois Chicago suspended their strike on Sunday after reaching…
Climate change: Africa has a major new carbon market initiative
Climate finance for the African continent got a boost at the 2022 United Nations Climate…
Santa Catarina floods and landslides leave 4 dead, 1 missing, Brazil
Heavy rains affecting the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil over the past few…
Gallego Launches Bid to Unseat Sinema
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego on Monday formally launched his 2024 campaign for the seat held…
Brazil, US show that secure elections require agreement – not just cybersecurity and clear ballot records
There are a number of ways to run a legitimate election. But the U.S. has…
Jewish doctors in the Warsaw Ghetto secretly documented the effects of Nazi-imposed starvation, and the knowledge is helping researchers today – Podcast
Episode Title – “Secretly documenting starvation in the Warsaw Ghetto” During the years of suffering…
Tropical Storm “Cheneso” leaves 9 people dead or missing, nearly 4 000 homes damaged or destroyed in Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone “Cheneso” formed around 12:00 UTC on January 18, 2023, as the fourth named…
Cheap sewer pipe repairs can push toxic fumes into homes and schools – here’s how to lower the risk
Across the U.S., children and adults are increasingly exposed to harmful chemicals from a source…