Donate

marine environment

Havana Harbor has remained extremely polluted for decades as Cuba has lacked the money and technology to clean it up, but normalized relations relations with Washington could help change that.

Change in US-Cuba relations presents big risks — and rewards — for Cuba’s environment

Environment

The thaw between the US and Cuba is mostly good news, but the trade embargo actually help shield Cuba’s marine life from destruction. Now Cuba’s coastal environment faces an uncertain future as the country braces for more tourism, hotels, and golf courses — but there’s also reason for hope.

Legos

Beachcombers are finding a haul from 5 million Legos lost at sea

Lifestyle & Belief
Immortal jellyfish

If you think you’ve seen it all — how about a jellyfish that can actually get younger?

Environment

A Florida nail technician helped researchers develop a tracking device for endangered sea turtles

Environment
fins&body

Shark finning proves tough to eradicate, even in ‘green’ Costa Rica

Environment
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!

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: