Month: August 2023

The biggest climate records hit this year

The effects of climate change are making themselves known as this year hits new records of uncertainty. And these records are just the beginning if humanity doesn’t change course. 1 Hottest month on record This year saw a sweltering summer with July 2023 being declared the hottest month on record, according to Copernicus Climate Change…

Maui travel and the ethics of tourism

Hawaii’s historic wildfires have caused devastation throughout Western Maui, and more than 1,000 people are missing while another 100 have died, per Axios. Because of this, locals have been vocal about restricting tourism, especially while search and rescue operations are underway, encouraging tourists to cancel their trips. However, many Hawaii natives have been against tourism in…

The Check-In: Traveling in a heat wave, the sound of The Sphere in Las Vegas, and more

Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. Stave off the heat with these summer travel tips Some of the world’s travel hot spots are literally scorching this summer. With temperatures soaring across the globe and heat waves affecting parts of Europe, Asia and the United States, there are some precautions…

Following Xi’s lead? Russia takes closer look at Chinese ideology.

Cooperation Europe Following Xi’s lead? Russia takes closer look at Chinese ideology. | View caption Hide caption Is Russia’s future aligned with China? Many in Moscow think so, seeing the two countries’ visions aligning not just geopolitically, but also ideologically – though it may cost Russia considerably. “Interest toward our eastern partner is really great…