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How coastlines propelled ancient humans across the planet
National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek is a man on a mission: Travel across the world in the way the earliest humans out of Africa did. Lately, he’s been hiking and paddling along Alaska’s southern coast. He joins Host Marco Werman to share what he’s learned about how coastal ecosystems helped our ancestors thrive as they populated the planet.
Hundreds of people across dozens of countries worked on this single dress
It started as a simple project for Kirstie Macleod after graduating from studying art and textile design. But soon, The Red Dress Project blossomed into a global endeavor bringing together people from across cultures, who shared their diverse stories through embroidery.
New play ‘Kyoto’ looks at the global agreement that first aimed to curb greenhouse gas emissions
As the world faces stronger and more frequent storms, a new play honors the extensive discussions that led to the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, which brought world leaders together to address greenhouse gas emissions.
Why overnight trains are making a global comeback
In the fast-paced world of electric vehicles, budget flights and self-driving cars, sleeper trains might seem like something of a relic. In fact, for most of the 21st century, fewer people around the world have been opting to take overnight train rides. But over the past couple of years, a surprising trend has emerged: Sleeper trains are making a comeback.
New report details rising cost of climate change to human health
In its most comprehensive report on climate change and health to date, the Lancet Countdown study found that rising temperatures cause an average of one death per minute. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Maria Walawender, a Lancet Countdown research fellow, about the details of the report.