Environment & Sustainability

Humans rely on the ocean for many things, including food, jobs, recreation and stabilization of Earth’s climate. But although ocean...

Just over half the world’s population shares a river or lake basin with at least one other country. To sustainably...

When the natural environment is stretched beyond its ability to meet basic human needs for food, clean air, drinkable water...

Throughout human history, water has been central to survival, civilization, and development. Rivers, lakes, and freshwater sources have defined borders,...

Historically, cities have always played fundamental roles in the international arena. From the city-states of antiquity to contemporary urban centers,...

Flowing clockwise around Antarctica, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the strongest ocean current on the planet. It’s five times stronger...

The state of Amazonas is already facing a new era of climate extremes. Severe droughts and high temperatures broke historical...

Ukraine’s minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine’s president...