Category: United States
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine Illuminates Columns for Pride Month
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine illuminated its columns with vibrant and beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ communities during Pride Month. The Cathedral, located in historic Morningside Heights, has long been a home for progressive social causes, beginning with its charter as a “house of prayer for all people.” As one of…
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The United States Also Has Tropical Forests
When most people think of tropical forests, what comes to mind are lush rainforests in places like the Amazon or the Congo. But did you know that the United States also has tropical forests? Tropical forests are defined as areas with more than 200 centimeters of atmospheric precipitation per year. Although they represent only 6%…
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Reducing Vehicle Emissions in the U.S.
In the United States, government policies, innovations from the American automotive industry, and consumer interest in clean air have combined over the past decades to reduce passenger vehicle emissions. The recent progress includes President Biden signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, which expands public transportation options; replaces deficient transit vehicles, including buses,…
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A Sense of Responsibility
The exploitation of sex and violence in the media continues to cause controversy. In the United States, whenever legislation is proposed to control the broadcast of violent or pornographic images on television or the internet, it provokes a storm of protests from intellectuals invoking freedom of expression. If human rights are considered in isolation, without…
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Learn How Air Quality Has Improved in These Cities
Local governments in many cities are tackling long-standing air quality issues, and many are seeing positive results. Here’s how four major urban areas — Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and New York — have made strides to help their residents breathe better.ChicagoChicago (shown above in photos taken decades apart) was the first major U.S. city to…
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U.S. Works to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution affects every corner of the planet, from the stomach of an animal in remote Antarctica to the trees of the Sahel and the highest peaks of the Himalayas. It can take centuries to degrade. The world produces about 272 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. That is close to the weight…
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U.S. Solar Farms Harvest Clean Energy — and Jobs
The largest solar farm in the United States is under construction. Doral Renewables, an Israeli company, is building a 5,260-acre solar farm in Starke and Pulaski counties in the state of Indiana. The project will cost $1.5 billion, take two years to complete, and — once finished — will power 75,000 homes. “I’ve never seen…
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U.S. Government to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The United States government is a major part of the nation’s economy. It purchases vehicles, occupies over 300,000 buildings, and sets standards for all types of goods and services through its procurement. Now, the government is using this market power to lead by example in clean energy production and net zero greenhouse gas emissions. “Today,…
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Apps for a Better World, from the U.S. Department of State
U.S. innovation drives the world. And U.S. assistance enables creative solutions to overcome local challenges. The United States is a global leader in research and development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It offers unparalleled opportunities for quality education and business. Data transparency and the rule of law—core U.S. values—foster an open environment with…
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USA Sends Teachers Around the World
For over 75 years, the U.S. Department of State has promoted understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries through educational exchanges. The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program and the English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator programs are vehicles for these exchanges. Coordinated by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural…