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The Aral Sea Disaster Has Started What Could Be the Greatest Migration Crisis of Modern Times
Environment

The Aral Sea Disaster Has Started What Could Be the Greatest Migration Crisis of Modern Times

April 7, 2025

This is Part 2 of a two-part series looking at the Aral Sea recovery projects and the future of…

The Famous Aral Sea Disaster Is Only at Half Time
Environment

The Famous Aral Sea Disaster Is Only at Half Time

March 26, 2025April 7, 2025

This is Part 1 of a two-part series looking at the Aral Sea recovery projects and the future of…

Before and After Pictures Show World’s Largest Dam Removal Dramatically Rewilding Klamath River
Environment

Before and After Pictures Show World’s Largest Dam Removal Dramatically Rewilding Klamath River

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

22 years ago, the Yurok Tribe of Native Americans launched a campaign to reclaim their ancestral lands along the…

4,200-Year-Old Ceramic Storm Drains in Ancient Chinese Town Are the Oldest of Their Kind
Human Sciences

4,200-Year-Old Ceramic Storm Drains in Ancient Chinese Town Are the Oldest of Their Kind

August 17, 2023August 18, 2023

Story at a glance…  The world’s oldest ceramic drain pipe system has been identified and described in China. The…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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