America’s China Worries – Part I

The Chinese anti-satellite weapon test is a challenge, but the US would be better off not overreacting
Joan Johnson-Freese
February 6, 2007

The Planet in Peril – Part I

Global warming, arctic ice melt and rising oceans will shrink nations and change world maps
Jim Hansen
October 19, 2006

North Korea’s Nuclear Gamble

The nuclear test challenges South Korea and Japan and shakes the US-dominated Asian security
Shim Jae Hoon
October 10, 2006

The Planet in Peril – Part II

It’s not too late – but the world has at most 10 years to alter the dangerous trends of global warming
Jim Hansen
October 24, 2006

Man and His Endangered Home

Our pursuit of growth and luxury may leave us homeless
Bo Ekman
September 28, 2006

Globalization Hits Road Bumps in India

Appalling governance and populism combine to block reform and deter economic integration with the world
Pranab Bardhan
October 3, 2006
More News

Does Destroying Ivory Really Save Elephants?

Poaching in Africa continues to spread
Mwangi Kimenyi
March 26, 2015

California Has About 1 Year of Water Left – Will You Ration Now?

NASA scientist urges immediate water rationing and long-term planning with citizen input
Jay Famiglietti
March 17, 2015

4 Foods That Are Eating the World’s Forests and How to Choose Better

Global taste grows for palm oil, coffee, cocoa, meat and dairy products
Kate Good
March 11, 2015

Can Cities Change Earth's Evolution?

Humans study choices, consequences, to control urbanization and how it controls us
Adam Frank
March 9, 2015

Climate Change Driving Brutal Winter?

Arctic melting could contribute to the jet stream’s wild and wavy behavior
Kirk Moore
February 25, 2015
More News