The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a dramatic impact around the world, due to the disruption of international trade and access to resources. Half a world away, in Peru, the Russian invasion has disrupted agricultural output on a huge scale. Peru is a country...
Thoughts of an Elementary School Teacher in Oakland, CA We are back to school in year three of the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically pandemics appear to take 2.5-3.5 years to dissipate, so upon reflection, maybe it should not have been a surprise that we are still...
Pakistan is facing an extreme level of rain and floods. Pakistan usually has multiple cycles of monsoon rain, but this year it’s already in its eighth cycle, with another cycle possible in September. Two of the hardest hit provinces have received 400 percent more rain...
One of the main stories coming out at the beginning of the NFL season this year is the 11-game suspension of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The suspension is the result of investigations that have shown that Watson engaged in predatory sexual behavior –...
For weeks, about half of China has been in the grips of extreme heatwaves and droughts. The country is in a red alert, facing a dire situation with unprecedented temperatures and little to no rainfall. The places most affected have been the Yangtze River and the...
