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economic benefits

Cannabis Rescheduling: A Step Forward for Science and Economy

December 22, 2025

The recent executive order to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is a big deal. This move could change the game for the cannabis industry. It might ease some of the financial and regulatory hurdles that have been holding it back. For starters, this change could help with the bankin

environment

The Deep-Sea Mining Dilemma

May 13, 2025

Deep-sea mining is on the horizon, with plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor. This is not just an environmental issue. There are some big questions about whether it is even necessary. People often talk about how rare certain minerals are. They say we need to mine the deep sea to meet dema

education

The Power of Early Learning: Why Vietnam's Learning Clubs Matter

March 16, 2025

In Vietnam, a unique program called Learning Clubs is making waves. These clubs are all about giving kids a head start in life through early learning. But what makes them special? They're not just about having fun; they're about setting kids up for success in the long run. The big question

environment

Heat Helpers: How Early Warning Systems Save Lives in a Warming World

February 9, 2025

Every year, people succumb to heat-related illness and death. This is where heat-health early warning systems (HHWS) come in. They team up meteorologists with health professionals. In a recent study, researchers asked a key question: Are these systems effective? Do they truly help people? They scou

environment

How Air Quality Monitoring is Cleaning Up China's Air

January 27, 2025

In response to the worsening climate crisis and pollution, China rolled out a nationwide, real-time air quality monitoring program between 2009 and 2019. This program was a significant step in China's efforts to control environmental issues. The study, using a time-varying difference-in-differences

business

Burr Ridge's Big Development Debate

December 20, 2024

Bridge Industrial, a Chicago-based developer, is pushing for a major commercial project in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The plan involves transforming the old CNH Industrial site on Veterans Boulevard into seven new buildings. However, not everyone is on board. A village advisory committee has expressed co

environment

Governor Perry's Green Push: Good but Needs Fixing

December 17, 2024

Governor Rick Perry deserves praise for leading Texas in renewable energy. However, his recent statements on whales and renewable energy projects are off the mark. He's worried about whales, but so far, no U. S. whale has died due to wind turbines. There just aren’t that many offshore wind projects

opinion

Why Legal Sports Betting is a Win-Win

December 12, 2024

Since 2018, when the U. S. Supreme Court allowed states to decide on sports betting, the landscape has changed. Today, nearly 40 states and Washington D. C. have embraced legal sports betting. This change has brought a safe and regulated way for Americans to enjoy their favorite sports. Legal sport

business

Islands Turn Their Web Domains into Gold Mines

October 24, 2024

Imagine a tiny nation in the Pacific Ocean, known as Tuvalu, facing climate change threats. It has a secret weapon: the . tv web domain. Thanks to Twitch's twitch. tv, royalties for . tv are soaring. Meanwhile, another island, Anguilla, is also making a splash. It boasts the . ai domain, which is in