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International March 18, 2025

What is the rules-based order? How this global system has shifted from ‘liberal’ origins − and where it could be heading next

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The phrase “international rules-based order” has long been a fixture in global politics. Western leaders…

National March 3, 2025

Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it

by Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar…

Climate February 20, 2025

Greenland’s rapidly melting ice and landslide-prone fjords make the oil and minerals Trump covets dangerous to extract

by Paul Bierman, University of Vermont, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since Donald Trump regained the presidency, he has coveted Greenland. Trump has insisted that…

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Science and Technology February 18, 2025

Address science misinformation not by repeating the facts, but by building conversation and community

by Anne Toomey, Pace University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being…

Economy February 11, 2025

Why the price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise

by Narcisa Pricope, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Valentine’s Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this…

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National February 11, 2025

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

by Ming Xie, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and…

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Food Insecurity February 6, 2025

Hunger rises as food aid falls – and those living under autocratic systems bear the brunt

by Jonas Gamso, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “No famine has ever taken place in the history of the world in a…

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Health Care January 29, 2025

What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen January 24, 2025 For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining…

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Environment January 23, 2025

Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene

by Stephen Pyne, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Los Angeles is burning, but it isn’t alone. In recent years, fires have blasted…

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Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

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