Columbia University Rolls Out First Installment of Obama Presidency Oral History Project
Researchers at Columbia University are capturing the legacy of former U.S. President Barack Obama....
environmental issues
Applying Pressure—State of Louisiana Being Investigated For Allegedly Failing to Control Air Pollution in Majority-Black Communities
Are Black residents in Louisiana in the eye of a chemical storm?...
CEO: Support From Private Finance Sector Needed To Help Combat Global Water Scarcity
Code red! Water scarcity is a problem worldwide. One leader says financial services is the solution....
Starbucks Has Officially Abandoned Plastic Straws For Iced Beverages
Starbucks is following up on its commitment to get rid of plastic straws and is bringing in its long-awaited "sippy cup" lids for iced beverages....
[WATCH] Akon Joins World Leaders to Talk Energy Access at Powering Africa: Summit
Entertainer Akon will participate in the Powering Africa: Summit, a platform to showcase power, trade and infrastructure investment opportunities....
Alaska Journey: President Obama Becomes First Sitting President to Visit the Arctic
President Obama sets out to Alaska to discuss environmental issues and plans to rename tallest U.S. peak Mt. McKinley....
Government, Scientists Differ on BP Oil Spill’s Lasting Effects
Rep. Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), chairman of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, grilled government scientists Thursday at a rare and recess hearing during which he...