Tag: United States
Modi Walks a Tightrope Between Putin and Trump
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at India’s ties with Russia, U.S.-mediated peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the...
A regional effort helps Ohio communities step up on climate change » Yale Climate Connections
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Many municipalities want to cut carbon pollution and prepare for climate change. But of the nearly 200 local governments in the Cincinnati area, only...
The policy change that could put more EVs on the road » Yale Climate Connections
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The vast majority of new cars in the U.S. are sold through dealerships.
And in many states, laws to protect dealerships prohibit car companies...
Trump Intensifies Pressure Campaign on Venezuela
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Venezuela, U.S.-led negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and...
America’s reputation has fallen. Who’s accountable now? – The Cougar
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Jeffrey Epstein has been dead since 2019, yet his influence is still strong in politics today. The entirety of what happened...
Why scientists monitor carbon dioxide levels at a Hawaiian volcano » Yale Climate Connections
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On the Big Island of Hawaii, a handful of low buildings sit on the side of a volcano, two miles above sea level.
This remote...
Top U.S. Military Officials Meet With Caribbean Leaders
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at top U.S. military officials meeting with Caribbean leaders, a leaked call between senior Russian and...
Can farmers help save New York’s Finger Lakes? » Yale Climate Connections
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In summer, people visit New York’s Finger Lakes to swim, boat, and fish. But sometimes, they arrive and find a beach closed because of...
New Jersey city expands its urban forest, trains residents to care for the trees » Yale Climate Connections
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In April, volunteers gathered at Elijah Perry Park in Camden, New Jersey, to plant trees.
The event kicked off We Grow Camden, an initiative to...
Ramaphosa Capitalizes on Trump’s Absence at G-20 Summit
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at South Africa’s ambitions at the G-20 leaders’ summit, the U.S. terrorism designation of a Venezuelan...
