5 d. ago ‘Woke lawfare’ exposed: Attorney unmasks carbon tax intent behind massive oil litigation

An attorney involved in a Boulder, Colorado, climate lawsuit against oil companies admitted the case functions as an indirect carbon tax to increase costs for consumers.

Society

5 d. ago Book Talk | The Great Global Transformation: The United States, China, and the Remaking of the World Economic Order

Book Talk | The Great Global Transformation: The United States, China, and the Remaking of the World Economic Order  Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Politics

6 d. ago Brazil's favela residents are demanding a say in climate talks

As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world's informal settlements aren't left out of global climate talks.

Politics

8 d. ago United States Intensifies Oversight With 175 Investigations Into H

United States Intensifies Oversight With 175 Investigations Into H-1B Visa Misuse, Impacting Global Talent and Employment Mobility  Travel And Tour World

Events

1 week ago Fermented fibers could tackle both world hunger and fashion waste

A fermentation byproduct might help to solve two major global challenges: world hunger and the environmental impact of fast fashion. The leftover yeast from brewing beer, wine or even to make some pharmaceuticals can be repurposed to produce high-performance fibers stronger than natural fibers with significantly less environmental impact, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Politics

2 w. ago Strong by Form will show its ultralight engineered wood at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Even before a building accepts its first occupant, it has racked up a steep carbon debt. Worldwide, the materials and construction required to erect buildings contributes 11% of global carbon emissions, according to the World Green Building Council. Some places have begun experimenting with multistory timber buildings, and while they’ve recently reached new heights, timber […]

Politics

3 w. ago Finland, Japan, United States, United Kingdom: Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 Highlights Stunning Global Destinations for Adventure Seekers

Finland, Japan, United States, United Kingdom: Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 Highlights Stunning Global Destinations for Adventure Seekers  Travel And Tour World

Politics

3 w. ago Indonesia responds to Olympic consequences for barring Israeli gymnasts from world championships

The IOC recommended no international sporting events be held in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli gymnasts from world championships in Jakarta.

Politics

3 w. ago What's next for the internet? Competing visions for the metaverse

The race to build the metaverse—a vast digital realm where virtual and physical worlds merge—is already becoming a global power struggle.

Technology

3 w. ago Archer Aviation (ACHR) Lands Los Angeles World Cup Deal and Expands Global Air Taxi Plans

Archer Aviation (ACHR) Lands Los Angeles World Cup Deal and Expands Global Air Taxi Plans  TipRanks

Economics

3 w. ago Slight Boost in American Support for Active US Role in World

Slight Boost in American Support for Active US Role in World  Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Politics

3 w. ago 'Untold damage': Global assisted suicide movement targets children

Fox Digital investigation reveals a multimillion-dollar global lobby promoting assisted suicide expansion to mature minors, facing opposition from families.

Events

last month US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatning

US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatning  CNN

Events

last month US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it

US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it  CNN

Events