World Dec 10 How cotton from Central Asia is helping fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine By Simon Ostrovsky, Dan Sagalyn
Science Jul 17 Fancy fabrics trap dangerous gases Researchers bring smart technology to cotton wearables. By Catherine Woods
Nation Feb 13 How the West got rich and modern capitalism was born "We need to qualify the fairy tale we like to tell about capitalism and free labor," argues Harvard historian Sven Beckert, author of the new book, "Empire of Cotton." In part two of his essay on Making Sen$e, he explores… By Sven Beckert
Nation Feb 12 America’s first big business? Not the railroads, but slavery For too long, historian Sven Beckert argues, historians have depicted slavery as a non-capitalist "Southern pathology." In his new book, "Empire of Cotton," Beckert shows how slavery was actually at the very roots of modern American capitalism. By Sven Beckert
World Sep 16 Cotton Replaces Rice in Japan’s Salt-Soaked Fields Among the devastating effects of the Japanese tsunami in March was the destruction of thousands of acres of rice paddies. One project aims to make use of those saltwater-soaked fields. By News Desk
Aug 28 Watch Agricultural Problems Lead to Farmer Suicides in India Farming in India has become difficult and costly, leading to thousands of farmers taking their own lives. The NewsHour reports on why the industry has become so challenging and what farmers are doing to get through this tough period. Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch Exhibit Reveals History of Slavery in New York City Although slavery was abolished in New York City in 1827, residents remained divided on the issue through the Civil War. NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill talks with historian James Horton about slavery's impact on the future of New York. Continue watching
Jun 18 WTO Rules Against American Cotton Subsidies, U.S. Vows Appeal The World Trade Organization ruled Friday that U.S. subsidies to cotton farmers are unfair to producers in Brazil, but the United States said it will appeal the decision. Continue reading
Apr 27 WTO Rules Against U.S. Cotton Subsidies The World Trade Organization handed Brazil a key victory Monday when the international body ruled against the United States and its subsidies to cotton farmers. Continue reading