Christine Ro
https://www.christinero.com
Interested in international development, social justice, environmentalism, language, and pop culture. Would love to throw all those things into a blender.
Forbes
Americans Are Now Even More Vulnerable To Online Romance Fraud
In a U.S. Senate discussion in February, Cindy Dyer, the former ambassador-at-large to monitor and combat trafficking in persons, spoke forcefully about the links between trafficking abroad and victimization at home.
bmj.com
Heatwaves: how air pollution is worsening effects on health
Heat combined with air pollution is a health emergency that requires new approaches from doctors.
Forbes
Romance Fraud: Southeast Asia–U.S. Links
Sarah, in the U.S., is one of many victims of online romance fraud.
“Sara,” from South Africa, is one of many victims too — but from the other side.
Forbes
The Epidemic Of Digital Violence Against Syrian Women And Girls
The photo seemed harmless enough: it showed a female doctor in Northwest Syria.
theinvestigator.ng
The UK-Turkish Firms Having A Blast In Nigeria
The three quarries are each situated just a stone’s throw from rural communities. When we visited this year, we found residents and workers living with daily blasts, dust, and a pattern of neglect that puts their health and safety at risk.
theblacksea.eu
UK-Turkish mining firms having a blast in Nigeria
Dorathy Ushiya was sitting on the veranda of her one-room house in Dutse Bmuko, a small community outside the capital, Abuja, in central Nigeria.
Forbes
Romance Fraud: West Africa–U.S. Links
In 2019, Sarah, who works for a charity in California, began using a religious dating website that had been recommended by friends and family...
Nature
Raw ingredients: turning algal protein into mock meat
Stefan Guldin is a materials scientist who used to work on biosensors. Now, he’s developing meat alternatives.
Forbes
Why A Gazan Teen Is Rebuilding A Mobile Cinema
Amidst the horrors engulfing Gaza, including mass starvation, it may seem that entertainment is the last thing on anyone’s mind. But Ahmad Abushawish feels differently.
longreads.com
Science Cheats: A Reading List on Unscrupulous Scientists
as trust in science and scientists declines, and as misinformation spreads, it’s more important than ever to distinguish between rigorous science and work that takes shortcuts
BBC
Car brake pads to change under new rules to curb pollution - BBC News
In many major cities, brake wear is now the biggest source of non-exhaust emissions from vehicles
Nature
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed this scientist into a research-integrity sleuth
Lonni Besançon has faced online abuse, threats and legal challenges. But he remains proud of his service to science and society.
Forbes
Spanish Catastrophe Insurance Is World-Leading. How Will It Deal With Escalating Climate Change?
“Truly we are witnessing an intensification in both hazard and exposure.”
Nature
Should I tell anyone that I suspect misconduct in a paper I’m reviewing?
A cancer researcher is suspicious about a paper they’ve been asked to review. What steps should they take?
Forbes
The Disconnect Between Climate Goals And Funds For Factory Farms
IFC maintains that it’s possible to have it all: nutritional, economic, and environmental benefits of investing in concentrated livestock. Many climate researchers consider this magical thinking.