Mexico is well-known for its warm Gulf waters and diverse marine ecosystems. This makes it a popular destination for divers around the world. A new study found that the dive tourism industry in Mexico brings in about $455 to $725…
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as the rains in Australia keep pouring down. Torrential rains have swept away houses, roads, and livestock. Images of the damage has hit social media. Photos show bridges being washed away,…
In the first five months of 2019, North Korea recorded just 2 inches of rainfall, far below the amount needed for crops to thrive. Fearing poor harvests, the government urged agricultural workers to try to protect fields from drought damage.…
In May 2019, North Korea launched three modern missiles that are similar to a Russian design called the Iskander. The low-flying, satellite-guided weapons are potentially more difficult for U.S. anti-missile systems to intercept. Experts think North Korea conducted the tests…
China outlawed the trading of ivory in late 2017. Since then, fewer people in that country seem interested in buying it. About 30,000 African elephants were being killed each year to meet the demands of the legal and illegal trades.…
In the hot desert cities of Iran, wind catchers were used for centuries to capture cool breezes and push them downward into living spaces and underground cellars that stored perishable food. Also known as “badgirs,” the chimney-like structures are excellent…
Fish and chips – battered fried fish and French fries – have been popular in Great Britain for more than a century. For many Brits, Fish and Chips Friday is a weekly ritual. There are thousands of chip shops where…
Late on September 2, 2018, fire broke out in Brazil’s Museu de Nacional in Rio de Janeiro. One of the largest natural history museums in Latin America, this 200-year-old museum housed priceless treasures of South America’s cultural heritage. More than…
In June 2016, voters in the United Kingdom opted to leave the European Union. Called “Brexit,” the move meant that previous agreements on trade, immigration, and other issues were no longer valid. Ever since that election result, negotiations between the…
Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup in 12 stadiums throughout the country. All of the stadiums had one thing in common: They had been built or renovated in an environmentally friendly way. Each of the venues achieved green certification, meaning…