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How an Ecological Disaster in Mauritius Awakened a People

In Disaster’s Wake

When the MV Wakashio smashed into a coral reef off the coast of Mauritius in 2020, it created a sense of national unity and fed into a wave of political anger. Yet the search for justice following the oil spill and the cleanup is testing the islanders’ resolve.

The Toxic Blowback of Israel’s Bombs

The Toxic Blowback of Israel’s Bombs

Unlike bombing trucks and convoys of humanitarian aid, destroying the environment in Gaza will have an impact well beyond the enclave. While Israeli leaders may believe that their actions help achieve military and security objectives, they seem to ignore that Israeli citizens, too, will experience the devastating environmental consequences.