Before the US approves new uranium mining, consider its toxic legacy
Uranium – the raw material for nuclear power and nuclear weapons – is having a moment in the spotlight.
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A look at Pyeongchang's heartwarming cuisine
Overall, the province’s food is simple, healthy, and can appeal to a global palate. The cooking method – which accentuates the natural flavors and aromas of the ingredients – is also rather uncomplicated.
3 key quotes from Trump’s first State of the Union, explained
“It is time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure … I am asking both parties to come together to give us the safe, fast, reliable and modern infrastructure our economy needs and our people deserve.”
3 key quotes from Trump’s first State of the Union, explained
“It is time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure … I am asking both parties to come together to give us the safe, fast, reliable and modern infrastructure our economy needs and our people deserve.”
California's other drought: A major earthquake is overdue
For major events, with magnitudes of 7 or greater, California is actually in an earthquake drought. Multiple segments of the expansive San Andreas Fault system are now sufficiently stressed to produce large and damaging events.
What the 2018 farm bill means for urban, suburban and rural America
Farm bill proponents will have to work even harder now than in the past to underscore the magnitude and impact of this legislation, and the ways in which it affects everyone living in the United States.
Post-fire landslide problems aren’t new and likely to get worse
Why did these deadly flows happen? To what extent were these flows caused by the fire, the extreme burst of rainfall, or a combination? And what can we do to reduce similar risks in the future?
Calestous Juma: How Africa can honour his legacy
Juma championed the use of technological innovation to tackle sustainable development challenges like food insecurity, climate change, poverty and disease – especially in African countries – before he passed away late last year.
Better ways to foster solar innovation and save jobs
The U.S. solar industry is nervously awaiting President Donald Trump’s decision whether to impose punitive duties on imported solar panels and related equipment or even restrict some of those imports altogether.
GOP tax plan doubles down on policies that are crushing the middle class
President Donald Trump has portrayed the tax plan Congress is wrapping up as a boon for the middle class. The sad reality, however, is that it is more likely to be its final death knell.