Climate change alters our world in various ways, including how and where people can live. Severe weather events, both natural and human caused, are becoming more frequent and severe, will displace millions of people and make them choose to leave their homes. In fact, in just the last decade, an estimated 220 million people have […]
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In the depths of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the tragic story unfolds every day: people, including children, labor in dangerous and brutal conditions, mining the cobalt needed for the rechargeable batteries that power our phones and electric vehicles. Their struggle remains largely invisible to consumers who enjoy modern conveniences. The spread of industrial-scale cobalt
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The tap water many Americans might be drinking contains dangerous chemicals known as PFAS. Wells and municipal supplies are increasingly tainted with PFAS, according to recent EPA data, meaning millions of people could be exposed to these “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. Industrial polluters who have discharged these harmful substances into our water supply have at
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This practice of shadow lobbying, in which former politicians rely on their access and expertise to steer legislation and policy without registering de jure as lobbyists, is ubiquitous in Washington D.C. These political operatives operate in the shadows, providing strategic advice to corporate clients and sidestepping the stringent disclosure requirements that registered lobbyists must follow. Spending on
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In the summer of 2020, we watched as large-scale protests erupted across the United States in response to persistent issues of racial injustice and violence by police. News of data indicating that while many protests occurred, a strong majority were peaceful — studies showed up to 96 percent did not lead to damage to property or injuries.
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This week, the hacktivist collective Anonymous hit the headlines, releasing the identities of over 350 individuals alleged to be members of the Ku Klux Klan. This might have the potential to reveal the people of a hate group that has brought about great devastation in the past. It is part of a larger effort to combat racism and
By coming up with stricter standards for energy efficiency in HVAC systems, recent changes have signaled a major trend in how homes will be heated and cooled over the next few years. With new regulations set to take effect, both consumers and the environment can benefit. This means that not only will home savings amount
In recent years, government surveillance has moved into the skies, raising serious concerns about privacy and civil liberties. Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, CBP DEA, and local police departments, have taken to the skies, utilizing airplanes outfitted with sophisticated surveillance technology to surveil ground-level activity. It has become more and more sophisticated, leading journalists, researchers,
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Robert Doggart, 65, of Signal Mountain, Tenn., was convicted by a federal jury on several charges stemming from his plot to attack a Muslim community in New York. The verdict, reported by Acting Assistant Attorney General Tom Wheeler and U.S. Attorney Nancy Stallard Harr, is a huge victory in the battle against domestic terrorism and religious discrimination.
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Smartphones are an important source of potential evidence in the types of investigations and litigation common in the digital world. From employment disputes to corporate fraud cases, these devices contain an abundance of information that can tip the scales in a case. As demands for smartphone data analysis continue to grow, legal and technology professionals must be
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