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Starving No More: Censorship is Opening Up New Avenues for Illustrators to Make Money In Asia
A Sketchy solution to a continued problem.
Did China Just Sign the Death Warrant for Indonesia's Tigers and Rhinos?
Chinese officials recently reversed a ban on the sale of tiger and rhino parts for medical or cultural use—a move that some say may accelerate the extinction of two critically endangered species.
Indonesia Can't Stop Its Illegal Treasure Hunters
The illegal antiquities trade is robbing the country of millions of dollars and no one seems to have a plan to stop it.
What Happens When an Endangered Species Goes Viral
Cute YouTube videos are driving an animal trafficking bonanza in countries like Indonesia.
A US-Indonesia Trade Dispute Might Turn Used Fried Chicken Oil Into Greasy Yellow Gold
Trump's "America First" polices are adding fuel to an already red-hot grease fire.
Facebook Is a Black Market For Vietnam’s Wildlife Traffickers
A year-long investigation revealed that Facebook has unwillingly become a safe haven for wildlife smugglers.
Facebook Is a Black Market For Vietnam’s Wildlife Traffickers
A year-long investigation revealed that Facebook has unwillingly become a safe haven for wildlife smugglers.
The hunt for wild ginseng in Appalachia's semilegal and highly lucrative marketc
The first rule of ginseng club is you don’t talk about ginseng club
Why Some Dark Web Dealers Post Photos of Their Drug Labs
“Any publicity is good publicity,” as one brazen black market Xanax dealer told Motherboard.
Strict New Regulations Are Forcing Vapers to Go DIY
Overregulation could very likely lead to a blossoming black market that otherwise wouldn’t need to exist.
Uber Is My Portal to the Black Markets of Mexico City
The ride-hailing app is a gateway for passengers into the capital city’s illegal markets for drugs, guns, and fake documents.