Category: Climate
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Africa: A Land of Tragedy, Beauty, and Hope
In July 2026, my wife and I took the trip of a lifetime to East Africa. We hoped to experience a far different culture, connect to our roots as Black Americans, and witness firsthand the iconic wildlife of Africa. Almost three weeks in Africa was an experience like no other. I’m grateful my family and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The World’s 40 Most Beautiful Countries To craft our list of the most beautiful countries in the world, we focused on places that offer an impressive range of natural wonders along with manmade creations and cities just as vibrant as their environment. They also all make an effort to preserve their historic structures and artistic…
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Evolved Young Woman of the Week: Vera Wang
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week.” Each week, we highlight someone who embodies what it means to be evolved, famous or not. This week, we honor high school student and budding scientist Vera Wang. Vera Wang is a senior at Kaiser High School who won several awards at the 2026…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘Trillionaires Shouldn’t Exist’: Obscene Musk Milestone Spurs Calls for Aggressive Wealth Tax “Musk’s cosmic-scale wealth-hoarding is particularly abhorrent when you place it against the backdrop of how much damage he’s done,” wrote Spiers. “It’s hard to quantify the scale of destruction and deprivation that he will never personally be held accountable for. How do you…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ethiopia’s election results will likely confirm status quo Beyond claims of rigging, security challenges persist. For some analysts, the fact that voting was suspended in parts of Amhara, Oromia and Tigray indicates the impact of unresolved conflicts. If the Prosperity Party secures another five-year mandate, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government faces pressure to prioritize peace-building. “I hope they use the coming…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The 10 countries with the highest birth rates — and the 10 with the lowest Countries in Africa consistently reported the highest birth rates, accounting for nine of the top 10 countries. Of the top 10 countries, eight reported a prevalence of contraceptives for married women of just 20% or lower, per the World Bank Group. #Congo…
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The Evolved “Young People” of the Week: Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Young People” of the Week profile. Today, we will highlight historical and contemporary figures who embodied what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to three 16-year-old teens from India: Vivaan…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Three community kitchen workers among eight killed by Israel in Gaza “This occurs amid an unjustified international silence and inaction that emboldens the occupation to continue its massacres, in blatant disregard for all international values, norms, and laws,” said the armed group’s statement. #Gaza #WarInGaza #FREEPALESTİNE #Israël Paraguay expanded a reserve in the Gran Chaco.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest The government of President Daniel Noboa has promised more funds for oil exploration and infrastructure and to attract greater foreign oil investments. At the same time, his government’s push to expand oil exploration, particularly in the Amazon, has alarmed environmentalists and Indigenous leaders. #Ecuador #Fracking #Oil #amazon You’d better start paying…
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It’s all Made Up
In my twenties, I was idealistic. I firmly believed our generation could create real change through advocacy and direct service. As an anti-war protester, an Occupy Wall Street organizer, a soup kitchen volunteer, a food deliverer to the elderly, and a social worker, I saw the value of collective action. Now, as I reflect on…
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