Calories have long been thought of as one of best ways to keep track of your food intake and maintain or lose weight. But some nutritionists say that common belief isn’t necessarily true. Licensed dietitian and nutritionist Kerri Glassman said that, in general, people should avoid counting calories because it encourages people to focus on the … Continue reading
The aftermath of Cecil the lion’s death continues with a number of airlines banning the transport of animal trophies and a major toy company announcing a new product whose profits will benefit wildlife research. But not all the news is positive, with one sandwich company coming under fire for alleged photos of its owner game … Continue reading
The financial hub of one of the world’s biggest economies is experiencing a water crisis so bad that experts say it could affect investors globally. São Paulo, Brazil, is in the grips of the city’s worst drought in the last half-century. The city’s main water supply—called the Cantareira system—is running on emergency reserves. Normally this … Continue reading
Do New Yorkers believe, two years after Superstorm Sandy decimated the area’s coastline, that they’re safer from future storms and devastating floods? The answer – according to 70 residents from around the city who spoke with our reporters and filled out our online survey – seems to be a resounding “no.” Read the full article … Continue reading
High-Risk Neighborhoods of Red Hook, Lower East Side Are Focus of Live Coverage, Climate Crowdsourcing By David Gershgorn, Eric Levitz, Derek Scancarelli and Marguerite Ward Gotham Gazette, Sep 30, 2014 #AreYouClimateSafe Streets and buildings flooded, power out, trains down, lives disrupted and taken. No, we’re not talking about the effects of Superstorm Sandy two years … Continue reading
Opponents of hydraulic fracturing demonstrated outside the Plaza Hotel Thursday afternoon. Proponents of hydrofracking say extracting natural gas from New York’s bedrock would help meet the state’s growing energy demands. But safety concerns cloud the issue. CUNY 2015’s Marguerite Ward reports. By Marguerite Ward, Sept. 18, 2014 Continue reading
Update: On June 1, President Obama unveiled his plans to reduce carbon emissions in the U.S. by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. By Marguerite Ward, World Policy Journal The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be convening in June 2014 to debut its drafted rules for cutting the country’s carbon emissions. In President … Continue reading
By Marguerite Ward, PolicyMic On April 1, humans learned that they had made their first successful communication with dolphins. Despite its peculiar timing, this scientific breakthrough is no joke. Researchers testing a human-to-dolphin translator reported that last August, they had their first effective verbal interaction with the species after a bottlenose dolphin pointed out a piece of … Continue reading
By Marguerite Ward, The Harrison Review Only eight percent of people successfully fulfill their New Years resolutions, according to a recent study published by the University of Scranton. While the most common goals seem manageable – to lose weight, get organized, and spend less, the majority of Americans are failing. Most people give up on … Continue reading
The Invisibles of Kathmandu December 20, 2013, World Policy Journal Story and video produced by Marguerite Ward By Shikchit Khanal … Continue reading
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