Shrinking FIFA’s Footprint

The allegations of bribery surrounding Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 World Cup triggered an investigation that exposed much of the corruption at FIFA, soccer’s international governing body. In a piece for National Geographic’s “Voices” blog, I argue that the environmental impact of Qatar’s bid is even more egregious. Can FIFA call for a do-over?

http://on.natgeo.com/1SqREf0

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Hidden Stories for 2015

2014 brought us a much-needed surge in climate change reporting.  Resistance to climate science is finally fading from the political landscape.  But with the focus on weather, what flew under the radar?

In my latest post for National Geographic’s “Voices” blog, I take a look at five stories that deserve a closer examination in 2015.

http://on.natgeo.com/14mCp3i