Sieving Inequalities

Natural systems, which show significant heterogeneities and anisotropies in structure at an early evolutionary stage, demonstrate the natural tendency of the Universe to even out differences.

For example, in the physical world, large rocks are broken down into sand by the action of hydro-thermal and gravitational fields. Similarly, in biology, plants that are selected for […]

Environmental Justice: Improving Air Quality in Nail Salons

In 2011, the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) initiated a Social Determinants of Health project aimed at understanding the health concerns of an estimated 2,500 Vietnamese Nail Salon workers in the Portland metropolitan area. Vietnamese workers, primarily women, have been recognized as a majority in this service sector and experience health disparities associated with work1. This […]

Sustainable Afghanistan

21st Century Initiatives: Policies & Investments

 

The declaration of the end of war and the formal withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is upon us. My concerns are about what happens next for the people of this famous and troubled land. I also wonder about how the Russians look back on their troubled […]