Climate Change

July 30, 2021

The first group of Afghans who've helped American forces has arrived for resettlement in the United States. And, Mexico plans to hold its first referendum on Sunday to determine if the past five former presidents can be put on trial for corruption while they were in office. Also, President Joe Biden and major carmakers are negotiating a pledge to make electric at least 40% of all cars and SUVs sold in 2030.

The Big Fix

Southern Spain's green-belt project aims to stave off impending desertification

The World

July 29, 2021

The ambitious green-belt project aims to create a series of contiguous forests that would run for hundreds of miles across the country's southern region — but it may take decades.

Climate Change

Climate migration has begun, and it's only getting worse, expert says

Innovation Hub

July 28, 2021

A new migration crisis looms on the horizon. Where will people go when a changing climate renders their homelands uninhabitable? And what can governments do about it?

Food

Climate change is driving the worst drought Madagascar has seen in four decades

The World

July 27, 2021

Shelley Thakral, communications and advocacy specialist with the World Food Program, joined The World's host Marco Werman from Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss the dire situation.

Global Hit

How Latin America’s protest superheroes fight injustice and climate change — and sometimes crime, too

The Conversation

July 26, 2021

In Latin America, common citizens have often donned outlandish outfits and comic book-inspired personas to lead demonstrations and promote social change.

Climate Change

Iran's 'system is essentially water bankrupt,' says environmental expert

The World

July 23, 2021

Kaveh Madani, a senior fellow at Yale University and former deputy head of Iran's Department of Environment, joins The World's host Marco Werman to discuss some of the reasons behind Iran's latest water shortages.

Top of The World

Record rainfall causes severe flooding in central China

The World

July 21, 2021

Top of The World: At least a dozen people in Zhengzhou, China, died trapped in a flooded underground subway. And, former Trump adviser Tom Barrack has been arrested and charged with foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. Also, the UK says it will permanently deploy two warships in the Asia Pacific after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier sails off to Asian waters in September.

Business

The rise, future and legacy of Bezos and Amazon

Innovation Hub

July 16, 2021

What accounts for the extraordinary rise of Amazon, and what does that rise tell us about ourselves?

Top of The World

Severe floods devastate parts of Germany and Belgium

The World

July 16, 2021

Top of The World: Devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium have left more than 120 people dead. And, Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri has stepped down after failing to form a new government. Also, Cuba has agreed to temporarily lift some restrictions, following unprecedented protests.