Protecting the Earth’s oceans is problematic when profit is the leading concern.
A Circular Economy
Latino community members in Southern California use the tanda system for mutual financial support.
Sanitation in Namibia Is a Catastrophe for Its People and Environment
More than a million Namibians lack adequate access to toilets, resulting in one of the world’s highest rates of open defecation.
Little Free Library’s Not-So-Little Commitment to Getting the Word Out
These book-sharing boxes promote literacy and strengthen communities.
How Powerful Are the Remaining Royals?
Most royal families continue to face a decline in relevance, yet their ongoing efforts to adapt means they cannot be discounted entirely.
Malawi’s Farmers Face a Precarious Future From Climate Change-Related Storms
Malawi’s farmers—mostly women—lost their land, livestock, and livelihoods after a storm. They are struggling to recover in a nation considered one of the world’s most affected by extreme weather events.
Finding the Roots of Religion in Human Prehistory
In a world so profoundly transformed by science and technology, it seems reasonable to ask: Why do religions still exist?
My Dutch friend & former KPFT News Host harrowing experience in Africa
Former KPFT correspondent, new host, and Open Journal Host Gerry van Bakel had an experience in Southern Africa she did not expect but she weathered it like the trooper she is.