California state senator introduces legislation targeting industrial chemicals flowing into Tijuana River
State Sen. Steve Padilla has announced two pieces of legislation he says will address the worsening pollution of the Tijuana River.
State Sen. Steve Padilla has announced two pieces of legislation he says will address the worsening pollution of the Tijuana River.
Environment
Mar 12, 2024
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Unemployment among the youth is a serious problem in many developing countries, especially in Africa. This issue stems in great part from a stagnant manufacturing sector. Firms in African countries have failed to grow significantly ...
Economics & Business
Oct 19, 2023
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Corporate insiders who trade stocks based on the information they gain on the job earn a lot more if they work at multinational corporations than their peers at U.S. companies with no sales abroad. That's the main finding ...
Economics & Business
Aug 25, 2023
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In emerging countries, where the differences between political parties are considerable, elections often bring sweeping policy changes, even when the incumbents remain in power. This electoral uncertainty creates challenges ...
Economics & Business
Aug 22, 2023
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When companies deceive shareholders about earnings or commit other kinds of accounting fraud, the legal fireworks can be spectacular. Even if the companies don't collapse, as in the notorious Enron case, some executives are ...
Economics & Business
Jul 28, 2023
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The recent investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Australian and UK special forces in Afghanistan have raised urgent questions about the conduct of people serving in the military.
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2023
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The European Union's parliament on Wednesday backed a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change in a cliffhanger vote that had the 27-nation bloc's global green credentials at stake.
Ecology
Jul 13, 2023
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University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how we generate power and purify water. When placed in any type of water and provided with a small amount of power, the catalyst produces ...
Materials Science
Apr 24, 2023
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New research led by the University of St Andrews reveals that multinational organizations that pay their share of in-country taxes contribute positively to tackling global poverty and international human rights.
Economics & Business
Mar 20, 2023
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year caused oil and gas prices to surge, triggering a cost of living crisis in many countries, including the UK.
Economics & Business
Feb 9, 2023
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