This peat soil in Sumatra, Indonesia, was formerly a forest. Clearing and draining such land releases huge amounts of greenhouse gases. Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images There’s a seductive idea, currently being road-tested, for how to stop the world’s forests from disappearing. It relies on big food companies. That’s because
Enlarge this image Actor Steven Seagal was granted Russian citizenship by a decree from President Vladimir Putin Thursday. The two are seen here visiting a Russian martial art and combat school in 2013. Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images Actor Steven Seagal was granted Russian citizenship by a decree from President
Enlarge this image A seal covered the door to Amnesty International’s Moscow office on Wednesday morning. Ivan Sekretarev/AP hide caption toggle caption Ivan Sekretarev/AP A seal covered the door to Amnesty International’s Moscow office on Wednesday morning. Ivan Sekretarev/AP Amnesty International said Wednesday that Russian authorities have closed off its Moscow office. The human rights
Enlarge this image FBI Director James Comey walks up to speak on cyber security in August. His decision to release a letter noting he’s looking into more Clinton emails has rocked the presidential election. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images FBI Director James Comey walks up to speak on cyber security
Enlarge this image Military medics, medical corps and technicians from every branch of the military attend courses at the Medical Education and Training Campus in San Antonio. Wendy Rigby/Texas Public Radio hide caption toggle caption Wendy Rigby/Texas Public Radio Military medics, medical corps and technicians from every branch of the military attend courses at the
Iraqi troops, with U.S. support, are on the outskirts of the Norther Iraqi city. Mosul has been under ISIS control for more than two years. Article source: http://www.npr.org/2016/11/01/500194747/attack-on-mosul-moving-faster-than-expected?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
Enlarge this image Baltimore police spokesman T.J. Smith said a school bus rear-ended a car early Tuesday morning, then struck a pillar at a cemetery and veered into oncoming traffic, smashing into a Maryland Transit Administration bus on the driver’s side. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Baltimore police spokesman T.J. Smith said
Enlarge this image In a photo released by China’s Xinhua News Agency, rescuers work at Jinshangou Coal Mine in Chongqing, southwest China, on Monday. An explosion at the mine has killed at least 13 people, and 20 more miners are either dead or trapped alive. Tang Yi/Xinhua via AP hide caption toggle caption Tang Yi/Xinhua
Enlarge this image Americans are often chastised for what we eat. Now we’re getting a pat on the back. A new report finds seafood consumption is up by nearly a pound from the previous year, the biggest leap in 20 years. fcafotodigital/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption fcafotodigital/Getty Images Americans are often chastised for what
More than 30 miners are presumed to be trapped underground after a gas explosion at a coal mine in China. Rescue attempts are underway at the rural mine near the city of Chongqing. State media report that the explosion hit Monday morning, NPR’s Rob Schmitz says, when 35 miners were working. Two of them escaped,
Enlarge this image An Indian worker sweeps a street in a cloud of choking smog in New Delhi on Monday, the day after fireworks for the Diwali festival. After millions of firecrackers were lit, New Delhi’s air pollutants shot up far higher than normal levels. Money Sharma/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Money Sharma/AFP/Getty Images
Enlarge this image Whenever you surf the web, sophisticated algorithms are tracking where you go, comparing you with millions of other people. They’re trying to predict what you’ll do next: Apply for a credit card? Book a family vacation? At least 40 percent of universities report that they’re trying some version of the same technology