Singapore makes its biggest ever illegal ivory seizure
Singapore has made its largest ever seizure of smuggled ivory, impounding a haul of nearly nine tonnes of contraband tusks from an estimated 300 elephants, authorities said Tuesday.
Singapore has made its largest ever seizure of smuggled ivory, impounding a haul of nearly nine tonnes of contraband tusks from an estimated 300 elephants, authorities said Tuesday.
Ecology
Jul 23, 2019
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In a new study, researchers found that many Democrats may have over reported mental stress after the 2016 election. By comparing personal online searches made by Democrats, Republicans and Spanish-Speaking Latinos with public ...
Social Sciences
May 16, 2019
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in minerals such as coltan, tantalum, tin and gold. All are coveted for their widespread use in modern technologies, like semiconductors for cars and mobile phones.
Environment
Apr 22, 2019
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In business as well as international politics, the best and ideal agreement is one that is credible and expected to be complied with. Compliance often necessitates trade sanctions or other sufficiently severe consequences ...
Political science
Mar 4, 2019
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New research finds that political corruption has a long-term scarring effect on trust in democratic institutions and on voters' behavior and that such an effect differs according to one's age cohort, with first-time voters ...
Social Sciences
Feb 25, 2019
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National park visitors cut new trails in sensitive soil. They pried open gates while no one was watching. They found bathrooms locked, so they went outside. One off-roader even mowed down an iconic twisted-limbed Joshua tree ...
Environment
Feb 1, 2019
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President Donald Trump, his Twitter habit and Twitter in general are not popular with millennials, according to the results of a new national poll released today.
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2019
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Polls show climate change still lags health care, jobs, immigration and the federal budget deficit among voters' priorities.
Environment
Dec 13, 2018
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Democratic lawmakers joined scores of scientists, health providers, environmental officials and activists Tuesday in denouncing an industry-backed proposal that could limit dramatically the scientific studies the Environmental ...
Environment
Jul 17, 2018
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Identity politics has become a phrase of common currency in recent years, yet it is often painfully, and badly, used. Generally, it is wheeled out in a negative context. Take UK environment minister Michael Gove and Tim Farron, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2018
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