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By Joe Fassler, a writer and journalist whose work on climate and technology appears in outlets like The Guardian, The New York Times, and Wired. Originally published at DeSmog. Since…
Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit.
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
How TSMC’s Arizona Chip Plant Seeded a Tiny Taipei in the Desert
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund.
Olivia Hussey, Star of a Renowned ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Dies at 73
Her passionate portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation won enduring acclaim. In 2023, she sued over the circumstances of a nude scene.
‘Wicked’ Green, ‘Room Next Door’ Red and ‘Substance’ Yellow: It’s a Bold Season
Some potential contenders were especially vivid. Production and costume designers explain the conundrums they faced and their surprising solutions.
For South Korean Families, a Grim Wait for Bodies After Plane Crash
Officials said it could take up to 10 days to prepare the dead for transport, with the uncertainty adding to the shock and grief of relatives packed into an airport…
Where Is Russia Finding New Soldiers? Wherever It Can.
From murder suspects to immigrants to a former Olympic gold medalist, Russia pressures those it thinks should fight in Ukraine.
Five Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2025
Changes are coming to paid family leave, insulin costs, restaurant reservations, gym membership cancellations and protections for fashion industry workers.
Democratic N.Y. Lawmakers Brace for Risks of a Trump Administration
After President-elect Donald J. Trump’s gains in New York, lawmakers plan to focus on high costs and crime while safeguarding policies about immigration and abortion.