Science Jul 07 Can a tax on livestock emissions help curb climate change? Denmark aims to find out Among greenhouse gases, methane is more harmful than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping heat. According to the United Nations, about 32 percent of human-caused methane emissions comes from livestock. Ali Rogin speaks with Ben Lilliston at the Institute for…
Science Jul 07 As climate change threatens island nations, some turn to digitizing their history As hurricanes grow stronger and more common due to climate change, they raise new threats for island nations — not just to infrastructure, but also to artifacts and documents that help define cultures. Now, two island nations in the Atlantic…
World Jul 06 Iran just elected its first reformist president in two decades. What’s next? Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian will ascend to the Iranian presidency in a delicate moment for the Islamic Republic, both on the world stage and within its borders. He faces a government still largely controlled by hard-line clerics, tension with the West…
Science Jun 22 The big environmental costs of rising demand for big data to power the internet The rise of artificial intelligence is requiring faster and bigger computations for even simple tasks compared to, say, a Google search. It’s adding to the demand for more internet data centers, but these facilities come at a big environmental cost,…
Nation Jun 15 Why U.S. domestic workers have fewer labor protections than other employees In many American households, domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides perform essential tasks. But they also have fewer rights and protections than most U.S. workers. Oxfam senior researcher Caitlin Henderson joins Ali Rogin to discuss.
Health Jun 09 Can a new malaria vaccine for children eradicate the disease? Here’s what to know Malaria is one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Across Africa, it kills nearly half a million children younger than 5 each year. A new vaccine, only the second of its kind, holds the promise of saving thousands of lives and…
World Jun 08 Escalating conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo fuels growing humanitarian crisis Years of violence between factions vying for control in the Democratic Republic of Congo have internally displaced 5.7 million people, according to the United Nations. Since 1996, fighting in the region has led to about 6 million deaths. Ali Rogin…
World Jun 01 What’s at stake in Mexico’s landmark presidential election Mexico holds the largest election in its history on Sunday, and no matter the outcome, the country will almost certainly elect its first woman president. Voters are hopeful that will bring about change at a time of record levels of…
Nation May 26 Why SNAP benefits aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of food The five-year farm bill is working its way through Congress, and one major sticking point this year is funding for the federal program that helps low-income people buy food. An analysis by the Urban Institute found that SNAP benefits in…
Arts May 26 Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray on the importance of music education for all The end of the school year often means year-end concerts for student orchestras and choirs. For high school music educator Annie Ray, it’s time to look back on a busy year that included a Grammy award and look ahead at…