California’s Fight Against Wildfires is Actually Global
California faced record wildfires in 2020. The fight against wildfire is global, with help from international firefighters and gear.
T. Rex Traders: The Lost World of Fossil Exports
The dinosaur fossil trade is raising concerns within the scientific community, who worry that rare fossils in private collections won’t be available for future scientific study. The debate boils down to this: are dinosaur bones a commodity? Or a common good?
The “Homebody Economy” and Trade
The pandemic’s impact on trade, livelihoods, and our well-being has been profoundly negative. But even while we quarantine, trade helps us work on being healthy at home.
Do Americans Want the U.S. to Leave the WTO?
What do ordinary Americans think about the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A new poll by TradeVistas found that a plurality of Americans support leaving the WTO – but almost as many are “unsure” or “indifferent.”
COVID Recovery and the Power of Women Exporters
Prior to COVID-19, many governments were stepping up to support women’s economic empowerment. Now it’s even more critical to support female entrepreneurs in the global economy through trade.
Is There a Bright Future for Trade in Education?
Education ranked fifth among all U.S. services exports in 2018. But now travel restrictions due to COVID-19 leaves international students questioning whether to pursue studies abroad or rely on virtual education.
Nebraskans Support Trade But Trust in Media and Washington Is Low
Nebraskans appreciate trade’s role in the Nebraska economy. U.S. agricultural exports have a positive impact. But trust in the media and D.C. is low.
Flu Vaccines Result from Global Collaboration: A COVID-19 Vaccine Will Too
The race to develop a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine benefits from years of global collaboration on seasonal flu vaccine and pandemic preparedness.
Young Workers Will Be the Long-Term Casualties of COVID-19
Jobs in service industries have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. As economies recover, the long-term plight of young workers will need attention.
Wooden Skyscrapers Push Trade in Cross-Laminated Timber to New Heights
Cross Laminated Timber is the basis of the “tall wood” buildings movement. CLT construction is a growing global market. Cross-laminated timber provides many possible benefits, including reduced costs, rural employment, strength, fire-resistance, beauty and a sense of being closer to nature.
