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A worldwide movement to protect the Spanish Greyhound
The galgo is a popular hunting dog in Spain. But a worldwide network of dog lovers march each year to stop a practice they believe is inhumane.
Decoder: Can the world see China as the top peace broker?
Even as the U.S. and China stare each other down, China is bridging conflicts in regions the U.S. once dominated. Are we looking at a new world order?
Paving the way for period poverty reform
Women and girls across the world are lobbying to make menstrual products free or at least tax-free.
Decoder: Seeing the forest for the trees
Redwood forests exist only in the Pacific Northwest. But these carbon suckers will grow just about anywhere if you give them a little land and a lot of love.
Decoder: 25 years of a peace many thought impossible
Both sides of the Irish border mark a quarter century since the Good Friday Agreement. But can a divide that lasted generations be permanently bridged?
Energy as the key to the climate crisis: Our third Ecologue
Four experts exchanged perspectives on how to tackle the energy sector and its 40 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Ukrainians displaced by war struggle in exile
France has spent hundred of millions to help Ukrainian refugees with housing, schooling and jobs. But for those who aren’t fluent in French, life remains difficult.
Award to honor those who teach the value of a free press
Journalists are in danger in many parts of the world. Young people must be taught why we should protect and support the news media.
Decoder: Can Indonesia bid farewell to coal?
Billions in international funds has gone to weaning the populous nation off coal. But the country continues to build coal plants despite its pledge to go green.
Faculty in the Spotlight: Daniele Gatti
Daniele Gatti of School Year Abroad in Italy wins this month’s Faculty Spotlight award for his commitment to youth literacy and News Decoder’s local-global mission.
Deforestation in Sierra Leone: Hills slide and people die
Overdevelopment has caused so much destruction. It is time to replant the trees we have cut down and be better stewards of our land.
Decoder: The world thirsts for clean, safe water
Some 785 million people worldwide lack a basic drinking water supply. Experts came together at the UN to find solutions to our planet’s worsening water crisis.
Student athletes face added pressure to succeed
Extracurricular activities and sports can help students gain admission to university. But is the need to ace exams and win one for the team too much pressure?
A new forum for climate change discussions
With an emphasis on solutions to the environmental crisis, Ecologues creates a much-needed space to debate and educate.
Decoder: World Bank is key to averting climate catastrophe
We need to mitigate climate change for developing countries who have done comparatively little to harm the planet. Is there cash in the bank for that?
Trans rights becomes a life and death issue in Peru
With the killing of six trans women in Lima this year already, people are calling on the government to address the unequal treatment of trans people.
The City of Light is momentarily the City of Trash
Think of Paris and your mind brings up the scent of fresh baked baguettes, not the reek of rubbish on the Rue de Rivoli.
To empower high school students, don’t censor them
To much of the world the U.S. is a beacon of free speech. But how much freedom teens have depends on where they live and what school they attend.
The chaotic new world of abortion access
If you are in need of an abortion in the United States, you might have to travel cross the country to get one. Or a clinic could be just blocks away.
We trust that medical implants are safe
I had five screws implanted in my back at age 13. Then I learned of devices implanted without proper tests. Can we know if medical procedures are safe?
Decoder: The West looks on as Putin pals with Xi Jinping
The relationship between China and Russia seems to grow closer as the U.S. and China look at each other with hostile eyes. Should the world worry?
With an economy in crisis, Sri Lankans migrate out for jobs
An historic number of workers are seeking work in other countries, many of them professionals. Should a nation depend on the export of its human capital?
Keeping abandoned animals alive
It isn’t difficult to find a caring home for one cat or dog. But millions roam the world and there aren’t enough shelters. What do we do with them all?
Alumni in the Spotlight: Li Keira Yin
Equestrian, artist and writer Li Keira Yin is finding her footing in Boston after graduating from News Decoder partner school The Thacher School.
Kenya tries again to digitally register all residents
If a government agency stores the DNA and fingerprints of its residents can it serve them more efficiently or control them more effectively?
In pursuit of environmental justice at the second Ecologues discussion
The second of six monthly climate conversations, the event brought together three voices from education, activism and storytelling.
On maps, borders pop out. Up above, lines get fuzzy.
Many of the more than five thousand satellites orbiting the earth are capable of producing high-resolution images. International agreements aren’t as clear.
In food deserts, residents thirst for healthy eats
People of lesser means have few food buying choices where they live, while supermarkets seem to crop up where markets already thrive. Can we change that?
Decoder: Confronting the consequence of slavery
The legacy of slavery still haunts the descendants of both perpetrators and victims. Some say reparations are long overdue. Protester calls for reparations for slavery at a rally...
Decoder: War in Ukraine should have come as no surprise
It was naive to think Russia’s long history as an empire would end peaceably in just two decades. One year after the invasion, our correspondent looks back.
One year into a seemingly endless war, we decode the conflict.
Our correspondents and youth voices tackled many facets of this complicated conflict. We give out the breadth of our Ukraine coverage to help you sort it out.
Students curious about sex find few answers in class
Few countries have policies on sex education. In the United States, policies vary from state to state and might depend on whether a school is public or private.
When the lights black out, the night sky turns on
Light pollution interferes with the breeding patterns of animals and insects. How can we look to the stars if we can’t even see them?
Participating in sports by remote control
There are health benefits to an active lifestyle. But if you like to sit in the stands or watch from the sofa, perhaps a different kind of workout takes place.
Climate change is stressing us out. Can good come of that?
Anxiety about the fate of the planet is harming the mental health of young people. Can we help them funnel their frustration into a force for change?
Girls helping girls across the world
Though girls in different countries wear different cloths and follow different customs, in many ways they share the same thoughts and speak the same language.
Schools waking to the idea that teens need more sleep
With classes, homework, sports and other extracurricular activities, some students have difficulty fitting sleep into their hectic schedule.
Decoder: When protecting the environment makes more cents
The planet’s largest coral reef system isn’t just an endangered world wonder. For Australia, it is a key to the country’s economic growth.
Baguette me not: Energy costs endanger beloved boulangeries
The Ukraine war has caused energy prices to skyrocket across Europe. In France, if costs don’t go down soon, some bakers might have to shut their doors.
Back in classes, teachers find post-Covid exhaustion lingers
In-person classes have resumed at most schools. Covid infections have leveled off. But teachers are exhausted and increasing numbers are heading out.
Decoder: The most effective tool bolstering Ukrainian unity
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine ends its first year, the Kremlin might like to reflect on what this has done for Ukrainian national identity .
First Ecologues webinar asks, “what is the climate crisis?”
Three experts discuss solutions to climate issues from the perspective of education, activism and journalism.
The United Nations vows: “never forget, distort or deny”
A yearly gathering of the UN General Assembly commemorates millions of victims of the Holocaust and reminds us that we must work harder to keep hatred at bay.
Alumni in the Spotlight: Emma Bapt
Her professional experiences run the gamut from working in refugee camps to international think tanks. News Decoder’s first summer intern has traversed the globe since her time on staff.
You know who you are. Are biometrics enough to prove it?
New mobile devices accept your face or fingerprint as proof of ID, but many governments require an official card. For many people that’s a problem.
Thousands of years of history in one steaming cup of tea
Becoming a tea sommelier means confronting a history of imperialism and oppression — and enjoying a beverage that unites the world.
France juggles migration hot potato
One correspondent’s quest to procure French nationality and the maroon and gold passport that proclaims one a citizen of Europe.
War in Ukraine: Where religion and politics mix and clash
Orthodox Christians find themselves in a tug of war in Ukraine. When you celebrate Christmas is political and the language of prayer belies national loyalties.
Reporting on trauma can be traumatic for those reporting on it
Reporters who shine the light on war crimes from the world’s trouble spots often keep their own troubles to themselves. Who will tell their stories?
When nations go deep in debt, it’s one giant I.O.U.
If you owe too much money and can’t repay it, you could lose your car or home. Can a nation owe too much money? What happens then?