Brandon Wiggins
About Brandon Wiggins
Brandon Wiggins lives in Brooklyn, by way of North Carolina. He attended The University of North Carolina, where he studied History and appreciated learning about the complex historical roots of global issues. When he's outside of the office he enjoys being around dogs, running, and suffering through his favorite sports teams' latest defeats."
Stories
This Nigerian Man Is Turning Drums Into Handwashing Basins to Fight Coronavirus
Billions of people worldwide lack access to handwashing facilities. Read more
All of the Rooftops in Utrecht’s City District in the Netherlands Are Going Green
A growing number of cities are installing green roofs and solar panels. Read more
Oxfam Warns That Millions Could Die From Pandemic in Developing Countries
The international organization has called for an emergency response package of nearly $160 billion. Read more
Hotter Temperatures Could Worsen Mental Health: Report
A number of studies have found that climate change can negatively impact mental health. Read more
Thousands of New York City Children Do Not Have Technology for Remote Learning
Around 70% of New York City’s school students are from low-income families. Read more
OpinionEnvironmentCars Are a Major Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions — Some Cities Are Finally Taking Action
Barcelona, London, and Paris are some of the cities taking major strides in getting rid of cars. Read more
Bill Gates Did a Reddit AMA on Coronavirus. Here's What We Learned.
From vaccine development to when will it end, Gates tackled questions everyone's asking on COVID-19. Read more
Women Are Using Ox Ploughs to Tackle Hunger After South Sudan's Civil War
Hunger is a serious issue amid the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, which has displaced millions. Read more
'Shopping Angels' Are Delivering Food to High-Risk People in the US During Coronavirus
Coronavirus is bringing communities together around the world. Read more
The World’s Wealthiest Consume 20 Times More Energy Than the World’s Poorest
Yet climate change will hit the world’s poorest the hardest. Read more