Dead men working

On Location Video: The dirty work of cleaning up Fukushima

July 30, 2016Agence France-Presse

Japan’s multibillion-dollar radiological cleanup is marred by employment law violations, shoddy working practices and a shortage of people willing to work.

Dead Men Working: The most dangerous drive (VIDEO)

July 30, 2016Lifestyle

8 questions for Charles Kernaghan: What are the world’s most dangerous jobs?

July 30, 2016Conflict

Death on a beach

July 30, 2016Economics

Cerro Rico: The mountain that eats men

July 30, 2016Business, Economics and Jobs

Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

How the shiny “agate” stones in jewelry and rosary beads are killing workers

July 30, 2016Conflict

Much of the inexpensive jewelry in US malls features polished “agate” stones, which are leaving a trail of death in India.

Dirty little smart phones: Ted Smith on the toxins in digital gadgets

July 30, 2016Business, Economics and Jobs

From mining to use to disposal, digital gadgets pose risks to health and the environment.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: