“Green colonialism”: the background behind a Western outlook
The historian Guillaume Blanc discusses the notion of “green colonialism” at the root of conservation policies in Africa.
Spotify – Back-to-back crises in Haiti - Today, Explained | Podcast on Spotify
America’s collective amnesia in Haiti · The Washington Post
As mystery over 'Havana Syndrome' lingers, a new concern emerges
U.S. officials are concerned that foreign adversaries may exploit energy-emitting devices to harm Americans now that they’re suspected of causing debilitating symptoms.
Facebook Ends Ban on Posts Asserting Covid-19 Was Man-Made
Facebook has ended its ban on posts asserting Covid-19 was man-made or manufactured, reflecting a deepening debate over the origins of the pandemic.
One Hack to Fool Them All · NPR
Inside the failures of the Secret Service · The Washington Post
Five Fingers Crush The Land · NPR
Biden’s Climate Summit Will Be an International Chess Match
Leading experts assess what they see as the likely moves
Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. Many countries may not hit that target this year.
The widening gap is fueling frustration and potentially extending the pandemic.
Satellite images show huge Russian military buildup in the Arctic
Russia is amassing unprecedented military might in the Arctic and testing its newest weapons in a region freshly ice-free due to the climate emergency, in a bid to secure its northern coast and open up a key shipping route from Asia to Europe.