Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
08/10/2021
What Does US Withdrawal Mean for Afghanistan?
I had a very illuminating talk about the situation in Afghanistan with Adam Weinstein, who served there as a Marine and has been an influential voice in favor of withdrawal.
08/12/2021
Opinion: We could cut carbon emissions tomorrow — if we really wanted to
To understand the tension in the United States’ energy policy, consider the events of this week. On Monday, the United Nations released a new report warning that climate change is coming faster than predicted and that the world is losing time to act.
08/13/2021
Generations are NOT at each others throats – we’re on the same side
There are many myths about the differences between generations - but none are more destructive than the claim that it's only the young that care about climate change.
08/16/2021
Biden Could Still Be Proved Right in Afghanistan
For years, U.S. officials used a shorthand phrase to describe America’s mission in Afghanistan. It always bothered me: We are there to train the Afghan Army to fight for its own government.
08/14/2021
How to Boost Innovation
Alex Tabarrok and Yascha Mounk discuss how to make America more agile and resilient in dealing with crises.
08/09/2021
Maleos bounce back in Sulawesi after villagers resolve to protect their eggs
Two community-led projects that protect maleo nesting grounds from poaching and ensure maleos can nest naturally have reported the first sustained increases in maleo numbers due to conservation efforts.
08/11/2021
The ancient Persian way to keep cool
From ancient Egypt to the Persian Empire, an ingenious method of catching the breeze kept people cool for millennia. In the search for emissions-free cooling, the "wind catcher" could once again come to our aid.
08/02/2021
Finding answers to the world’s drinking water crisis
Without a doubt, water is the most abundant resource on Earth. After all, it covers over 70% of the planet - yet despite this we are facing a looming crisis as a species.
08/13/2021
Don’t let “delta plus” confuse you. The strain hasn’t learned any new tricks.
Technical names are important for scientists tracking covid’s evolution—but there’s also a lot of confusion over new variants.
08/03/2021
Solar fridges: the cool way to ensure Covid-19 vaccine delivery across Africa
“Powerful and marvellous” fridges mean sunlight can be used to keep vaccines cold.
08/11/2021
A Yale doctor is using a video game to fight the opioid crisis
As drug-related deaths have spiked across the United States in recent years, doctors seeking to curb that surge are getting an unlikely new tool: a video game.
08/12/2021