Russia, Ukraine…Where Are We Now?
Predictions about the Russia-Ukraine war have been proved wrong. The only certainty is that it’s getting more dangerous, and it may go on for years, even decades.
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Welcome to the Anthropocene — The Age of Human Die-offs
We are stumbling into the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch driven by humanity itself. We are walking straight into it and pretending it’s not here.
Scientists Find 30 Potential New Species at Bottom of Ocean
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Sen. Klobuchar Pushes for Passage of Big Tech Antitrust Bill as Time Runs Short
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The Power of Technology to Bear Witness to War Crimes
In each of our pockets are devices with the power to bear witness. Suddenly violations of human rights are documented for the ages and may be more easily prosecuted.
Report: Russia Is Sowing Ukraine With Illegal Landmines
Russian forces are using banned anti-personnel landmines across Ukraine, according to a recent report.
WhoWhatWhy’s Best of Memorial Day 2022
As we remember and mourn those who died in various wars, we also need to remember how these wars came about. You may think you know, but you may be surprised by what you read here.
Cradle of Transformation: The Mediterranean and Climate Change
The Mediterranean region is warming 20 percent faster than the world as a whole, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on the region’s ecosystems.
Ukrainians on the Run: The Reality for Refugees Arriving in Moldova
Moldova, the tiny and impoverished former Soviet state immediately to Ukraine’s west, is the portal of entry to refuge for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war, as well as a final destination.
Battlefield Nuclear Weapons Really Are a Thing?
An examination of how Russia might use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine and what could happen next.
Decoding Putin and Russia: A Conversation with Sam Ramani
Sam Ramani’s must-read Twitter feed on Ukraine is just a teaser for this deep and insightful look at Putin and Russia.
Thousands Open Their Homes to Ukraine’s Refugees, Through Online Platforms
People all over the world are opening their hearts and their homes — and skin color doesn’t matter.