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October 26, 2018 | National Geographic
Scenes From the New Cold War Unfolding at the Top of the World
Militaries are scrambling to control the melting Arctic.
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October 12, 2018 | National Geographic
Why Iran's Nomads Are Fading Away
As modern life lures a generation to cities, some left behind struggle with drought and dust storms and wonder: What kind of life is this?
August 15, 2018 | National Geographic
As War Rages, Yemen’s Fathers and Sons Face an Uncertain Future
Conflict and a devastated economy have upended the country’s typical journey to manhood.
March 16, 2018 | National Geographic
Once Written Off for Dead, the Aral Sea Is Now Full of Life
Thanks to large-scale restoration efforts, the North Aral Sea has seen a resurgence of fish—a boon to the communities that rely on it.
March 16, 2018 | National Geographic
Dramatic Photos Show How Sand Mining Threatens a Way of Life in Southeast Asia
Vietnam is a prime example of a little-known global threat: the excessive mining of river sand to build the world’s booming cities.
March 12, 2018 | National Geographic
Why Historically Black Colleges Are Enjoying a Renaissance
As racial tensions mount, campuses are seeing a surge in enrollment and a new brand of African-American activism.
February 09, 2018 | National Geographic
East Africa’s Queer Community Searches for a Home of Its Own
A look at how the Ugandan LGBTQ community—made refugees in their own countries because of their sexuality—build lives of beauty and resilience.
September 10, 2017 | National Geographic
Young Collectors, Traders Help Fuel a Boom in Ultra-Exotic Pets
Crocodiles, snakes and monkeys are just some of the animals now found in the homes of China's middle classes, as the rise of the exotic pet industry fuels the global wildlife trade.
August 23, 2017 | National Geographic
This Secret Police Archive Holds Clues to Terrible Crimes
Hundreds of thousands of Guatemalans were killed during the country's long civil war. Their families come to the archive for answers.
August 23, 2017 | National Geographic
Three Billion People Cook over Open Fires—with Deadly Consequences
In Guatemala, locally made cookstoves are helping combat toxic smoke—but economics and tradition keep many people from using them.
May 21, 2017 | National Geographic
Three Quirky Projects Make Art Out Of China's Polluted Air
Filthy air has inspired Chinese citizens to speak out—and in some cases, to create art.
May 12, 2017 | National Geographic
Three Reasons to Believe in China's Renewable Energy Boom
China has atrocious air pollution. It fears climate change. And it wants to be a "manufacturing monster" in renewables too.