The workers – predominantly immigrants – were paid in cash and weren’t compensated for overtime or meal periods.
Environment
Future of 1BN People in South Asia Hinges on Water Pact
They warn that the current approaches raise the risk of destabilisation and crisis.
They warn that the current approaches raise the risk of destabilisation and crisis.
Growing More Food on Less Land
What are some ways to grow more food on less land given that human population is growing as the amount of arable land shrinks?
What are some ways to grow more food on less land given that human population is growing as the amount of arable land shrinks?
45 Degrees North: Spring Cleaning and Piles of E-Waste
How do rural families cope with old electronics and appliances, dead batteries, paints and solvents, expired prescription medications, and other stuff that needs to go away? Here are thoughts on the trickiest part of spring cleaning.
How do rural families cope with old electronics and appliances, dead batteries, paints and solvents, expired prescription medications, and other stuff that needs to go away? Here are thoughts on the trickiest part of spring cleaning.
China’s Economic Future Is Going to Be Driven by the EV
In less than a decade, the Chinese EV market has grown to become the largest in the world, prompting complaints in some quarters it was manufacturing too many.
In less than a decade, the Chinese EV market has grown to become the largest in the world, prompting complaints in some quarters it was manufacturing too many.
In Nepal, Environmental Advocates Fend off ‘Anti-Development’ Smear
This has prompted environmentalists in Nepal to adopt a defensive stance.
This has prompted environmentalists in Nepal to adopt a defensive stance.
Kitten Season Is Out of Control. Are Warmer Winters to Blame?
The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike.
The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike.
Losses of Volume in Lakes Worldwide Highlight the Need for Better Water Management
Half of the largest lakes around the world are losing water to climate change and human uses, but tracking the reasons for the changes in their water volumes can lead to better management strategies, scientists say.
Half of the largest lakes around the world are losing water to climate change and human uses, but tracking the reasons for the changes in their water volumes can lead to better management strategies, scientists say.
I Have to Remind Myself That Anti-Segregation Civil Rights Activists Were Hated Too
Non-violent direct action can stir up a lot of negative reactions.
Non-violent direct action can stir up a lot of negative reactions.
Coastal Restoration: Recycled Shells and Millions of Larvae — A Recipe for Renewed Oyster Reefs
As oyster reefs have declined, other marine species have suffered and coastal storm damage has increased. Innovative programs are starting to help.
As oyster reefs have declined, other marine species have suffered and coastal storm damage has increased. Innovative programs are starting to help.
‘Mind-Blowing’ New Orchid Species Found in Madagascar Forest Canopy
The nectar in this long spur is likely accessible only to long-tongued hawkmoths.
The nectar in this long spur is likely accessible only to long-tongued hawkmoths.
Q&A: On Old Coal Mines, Re-Growing Native Appalachian Forests
Michael French of Green Forests Work speaks on restoring native, hardwood forests on old coal mines from Alabama to Pennsylvania and in between.
Michael French of Green Forests Work speaks on restoring native, hardwood forests on old coal mines from Alabama to Pennsylvania and in between.
Palmwatch Platform Pushes for Farm-To-Fork Traceability of Palm Oil
But a simple circle on a map can’t account for features like mountain ranges, roads and rivers.
But a simple circle on a map can’t account for features like mountain ranges, roads and rivers.
Sparxell’s Glitter Is Golden With Nature-Based Color, Design
They’re also free of dyes, which are typically made with resource-intensive and polluting industry processes.
They’re also free of dyes, which are typically made with resource-intensive and polluting industry processes.
Toxic Chemicals in Floodwater
Floodwaters are indeed treacherous, and their murky depths harbor more than just debris and silt.
Floodwaters are indeed treacherous, and their murky depths harbor more than just debris and silt.
When it Comes to Renewable Energy, Why Go Solo When You Can Go Community Solar?
Solar energy is, by far, the cheapest and most efficient way to generate electricity today.
Solar energy is, by far, the cheapest and most efficient way to generate electricity today.