John Kerry, the U.S. presidential special envoy for climate, surrounded by other negotiators during COP26.UNFCCC, CC BY-NC-SAHow much the world achieved at the Glasgow climate talks – and what happens now – depends in large part on where you live.
In island nations that are losing their homes to sea level rise, and in other highly...
John Kerry, the U.S. presidential special envoy for climate, surrounded by other negotiators during COP26.UNFCCC, CC BY-NC-SAHow much the world achieved at the Glasgow climate talks – and what happens now – depends in large part on where you live.
In island nations that are losing their homes to sea level rise, and in other highly...
Read more: COP26 left the world with a climate to-do list: Here are 5 things to watch for in 2022
Permaculture practitioners manage their gardens or farms in ways inspired by the sustainability and resilience of healthy natural ecosystems.simonkr/E+ via Getty ImagesBig farming is both a victim of climate change and a contributor. Droughts, floods and soil degradation threaten crop yields. But agriculture produces nearly one-quarter of global...
Read more: An environmental sociologist explains how permaculture offers a path to climate justice
Closing the digital divide requires deploying a lot of fiber-optic cables in rural and low-income areas.AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Actsigned into law by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021, was hailed by the White House and advocates as a historic investment to improve internet access in America.
As a researcher...
Read more: Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity
Research suggests that about 20% of all prescriptions are administered "off-label."Hafakot/iStock via Getty Images PlusKids ages 5 to 11 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 following the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of the Pfizer Bio-NTech vaccine for this age group and the Centers for Disease Control and...
Sign at a boat ramp on Lake Mead, near Boulder City, Nevada, Aug. 13, 2021. The lake currently is roughly two-thirds empty.AP Photo/John LocherThe Colorado River is a vital lifeline for the arid U.S. Southwest. It supplies water to seven states, Mexico, 29 Indian reservations and millions of acres of irrigated farmland. The river and its...
Negotiation concepts can be used not only to get what you need or want but also to make your family life happier overall.Marko Geber/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesThis is a holiday season like no other.
Many people have been apart for nearly two years and have had so many “virtual” holidays that they are craving physical presence this...
Representatives say the Pledge of Allegiance at the State Capitol in Austin. Texas is one of many states that redrew their political maps in 2021.Tamir Kalifa via Getty ImagesShould fairness to political parties be the standard for evaluating legislative redistricting?
Across the nation, state lawmakers are jockeying to advantage their party...
Read more: How to make voting districts fair to voters, not parties
A family holds hands and prays before a Thanksgiving meal. skynesher/E+ via Getty ImagesFamilies and friends traditionally gather to express gratitude during this time of year. Many also participate in acts of service and charity as a way of giving back to their local communities.
As communication scholarswho study intercultural communication, we...
Read more: What Americans can learn from other cultures about the language of gratitude
Hiring managers often prefer nondegree credentials from top universities over credit-bearing certificates from for-profit institutions. Drazen_/E+ Collection via Getty ImagesThe “Great Resignation” has left a lot of people with time on their hands. And while this time may be a welcome respite from the daily grind, most folks will need...