Politics

Environment

National parks and public lands suffer during US government shutdown

Living on Earth

January 22, 2019

Trump's partial government shutdown began on Dec. 22, 2018. In the ensuing weeks, concerns have grown about impacts on the nation’s public lands and national monuments.

Mexico's gas crisis, explained

Reuters

January 21, 2019

At least 89 people died on Friday when a cracked fuel pipeline ignited and exploded. The explosion comes as Mexico has shut down six pipelines to fight fuel theft, which has caused shortages that some say added to Friday's death toll.

Global Politics

5 reasons Americans ought to care about Brexit

PRI's The World

January 21, 2019

It's clear that Brexit will have far-reaching consequences for Britain, but what about America? Your imported Cadbury Creme Eggs could get more expensive, for one. From shopping to migration, here are a handful of reasons Americans ought to care about Brexit.

Kurdish protesters attacked by Erdoğan's bodyguards at DC demonstration sue Turkish government

PRI's The World

January 18, 2019

A group of protesters who were attacked by Turkish security officials back in May 2017 are suing the Turkish government. Murat Yasa, a Kurdish activist who is among those suing, says the attack has left with him long-term physical and psychological issues.