LOOKING “UNDER THE DOME”: A CRITICAL VIEW OF ENVIRONMENTALISM, CENSORSHIP AND SOCIAL UNREST IN CHINA
Staff writer Emily Deng covers the eye-opening environmental documentary film “Under the Dome” revealing the causes and effects of China’s air pollution. Produced by a prominent former China Central Television reporter Chai Jing, the video reached viral popularity of more than 150 million views within a week and before being abruptly censored by the government.
MEXICAN ENERGY REFORMS BRING BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
Staff Writer Evan Carlo discusses the potential economic impact of the Mexican energy reform laws on both Mexico and the United States.
CENTRAL AMERICA: TREKKING CLOUD FORESTS AND CANYONS
Hummingbirds, insects, bats, snakes, jaguars, tapirs; the diversity of Central America is seemingly endless. This photo journal offers a peek at all the natural beauty Mesoamerica has to offer. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
CHINA IN 2014: YEAR IN REVIEW
China Focus Contributing Writer Jack Zhang takes a retrospective look at the year China's had and looks ahead at what trends will play out in 2015.
ON CLIMATE, THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA ACT INTERNATIONALLY BUT THINK DOMESTICALLY
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein analyzes the United States-China emissions agreement as well as the motives and intentions of both countries' leaders.
SCIENCE MATTERS: FACT-CHECKING KEYSTONE XL
The Science Matters blog takes a closer look at the issues surrounding the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
WHAT WILL BECOME OF GROWING ENERGY TRADE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND CHINA?
Staff Writer Angela Luh looks at the future of energy trade between China and Russia in light of the 2014 Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.
SCIENCE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD: WINTER IN ANTARCTICA
VP Finance and CEO Clifford Hoang shares his experiences on the Nathaniel B. Palmer in Antarctica through this photo journal.
THE FAIRER SIDE OF CONSERVATION: HOW WOMEN CAN ALLEVIATE OVERFISHING
Microcredit financing has the potential to take the edge off of overfishing in the developing world. Contributing Writer Annam Raza takes a closer look.
GRAPHIC ACTIVISM: COMIC BOOKS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Saving the world in more ways than one - can comic books help to promote the causes of environmentalism and conservation? By Contributing Writer Annam Raza
MIND GAMES: HOW VIRTUAL REALITY CAN HELP SAVE THE OCEANS
Might video games be able to help further the cause of ocean conservation? By Contributing Writer Annam Raza.
UNEXPECTED WATERS: HOW SUDDEN WATER CHANGES IN THE MEKONG AFFECT LOCAL THAI LIVELIHOODS
Areeya Tivasuradej is a research and campaign staff at Towards Ecological Recovery and Regional Alliance (TERRA) and has previously volunteered at Chengdu Urban Rivers Association (CURA).
THREE GORGES DAM: REFLECTIONS AND CONTROVERSY
Staff Writer Siru (Rose) Zhu explores Three Gorges Dam—one of the largest engineering feats of modern history—and the controversy that still simmers.
GLOBAL DIVESTMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Staff Writer Melanie Emr discusses the benefits of divesting from fossil fuels and focusing on nuclear energy after attending a conference given by Professor Sarram on April 7, 2014.
COOKING UP A STORM: EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF REDUCING BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM THE STOVES OF SOUTH ASIA
Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta covers a panel discussion of new low-cost innovations to improve the public health and environment of everyday life in South Asia.
PRISTINE OCEANS: MARINE PROTECTED AREAS IN CALIFORNIA WATERS
A look into the promise of Marine Protected Areas as a tool for accomplishing necessary marine conservation goals. By Contributing Writer Annam Raza
BLOG: FROM "FREE WILLY" TO "BLACKFISH": RECOGNIZING THE ORCA
"Blackfish" has recently sparked debate over SeaWorld's killer whales. With their own developed culture and incredible intelligence it is clear that killer whales are unfit for captivity, but how much hope is there for them in the future? By Samantha Booras, Senior Editor
IN TOO DEEP? PROTECTING DEEP-SEA MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
Staff Write Melanie Emr discusses the importance of protecting the deep sea after attending a conference at Scripps Institute of Oceanography.
WHERE SCIENCE AND POLICY CROSS PATHS: AN INTERVIEW WITH AN OCEAN SCIENTIST
Scripps researcher Lauren Linsmayer discusses her experience at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's 2013 Conference of the Parties in Warsaw. By Melanie Emr, Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA'S DROUGHT: THE COSTS OF WAITING FOR RAIN
A look at why our days of taking water for granted might be almost over. By Matt Joye, Staff Writer