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1 Million Species Are Threatened with Extinction Thanks to Humans, UN Report Says
A comprehensive United Nations report compiled by more than 450 researchers warns of a dire future for both humans and nature if business continues as usual.
Myanmar's Leader Denies The Country's Persecuted Muslim Minority Is Undergoing Ethnic Cleansing
"[Aung San Suu Kyi] obviously unwilling to do the difficult work to end atrocity.”
Famine looms over Somalia, and the country's children are especially vulnerable
Somalia is on the brink of famine. About 6.2 million Somalis are urgently in need of aid right now, and that number is likely to increase.
New Research Says Vegetarian Diets Could Actually Be Worse for the Planet
Now, scientists are saying that lettuce is actually three times worse for the planet than bacon. What the hell is going on?
Ukraine’s President Proposes Peace Deal, Fails to Impress Russia
The deal includes a temporary unilateral ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, which Russia says does not go far enough.
UN Warns of Unprecedented Surge in Synthetic Drug Use Worldwide
Although they are sold openly and described as “legal highs,” the effects of these drugs are not any less harmful and often can be fatal.
Less Coca in Colombia Means Nothing for Your Supply
You might think that less coca must mean less cocaine coming out of South America, translating to less cocaine on the streets of places like New York and London. Well, not necessarily. It’s complicated, according to the people who know about this sort...