The Planet is Heating Up. Is It Too Late to Make a Difference?

Pollution of the Tetovo city with smoke and smog under Shar Mountain - Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

 

If you read the news, you probably know that our planet is on fire — literally. It might feel hopeless, and you might want to tune out, but don’t be fooled — there’s still time to turn this around. What’s going …

Is the Mine Ban Treaty at Risk?

Landmine warning sign

The UN estimates the Ukraine is now the most mined nation in the world. Photo: Creative Commons - Landmine warning sign in BiH - Darij & Ana / CC BY 2.0.

 

An anti-personnel mine is an explosive device designed to injure or kill people. It is widely banned under the Ottawa Treaty due to its long-term threat to civilians. However, some NATO countries are considering leaving the treaty. Why is this …

Artevelde explains: Ecuador’s ongoing gang violence

Credit: Artevelde University of Applied Sciences

 

Earlier this week, the Ecuadorian authorities recaptured Fabricio Colon Pico Suarez, the alleged leader of the notorious Los Lobos gang. His escape spotlights the South American country’s struggles with drug trafficking and gang violence, which has also expanded to Western …