The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched seeds into space today as they intensify their joint efforts to develop new crops able to adapt to the ravages of climate change here on Earth. The seeds from the IAEA and FAO agriculture and biotechnology laboratories are travelling to the … [Read more...] about IAEA and FAO Send Seeds to International Space Station to Develop Crops Able to Adapt to Climate Change on Earth
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Global Giving to Stop Climate Change Jumps 25% in 2021
ClimateWorks research shows funding for climate change mitigation sharply increased last year, outpacing overall philanthropic giving, but still falling significantly short of need SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2022 - Philanthropy sharply increased giving toward climate change mitigation by 25% in 2021, outpacing an 8% increase in overall philanthropic giving for the year, … [Read more...] about Global Giving to Stop Climate Change Jumps 25% in 2021
The current economic environment is fraught with increasing uncertainty
The current economic environment is fraught with increasing uncertainty driven by a set of global disruptions. How can companies and leaders face these uncertainties and transform for #resilience? Find out from our new #BCGExecPerspectives. #CEOsDilemma— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) October 24, 2022 … [Read more...] about The current economic environment is fraught with increasing uncertainty
The world is facing an unusual set of economic circumstances
The world is facing an unusual set of economic circumstances that represent a collection of risks. It can easily tip the economy into a recession. @AntonioFatas https://t.co/9bzDomluJ8— INSEAD Knowledge (@INSEADKnowledge) October 24, 2022 … [Read more...] about The world is facing an unusual set of economic circumstances
Taiwan-based Innovative Technologies Exhibited at 2022 FUTEX Presage a Brand New Lifestyle
TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2022 - 2022 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) Future Tech added two large exhibition areas to this year's International Zone, inviting manufacturers and organizations from all over the world to set up physical booths, and encouraging talented and forward-thinking developers from around the world to visit Taiwan and engage in exchanges. The event, concentrated in the … [Read more...] about Taiwan-based Innovative Technologies Exhibited at 2022 FUTEX Presage a Brand New Lifestyle
Travel Digest, July 2022
EVOLVE’S IN-DEPTH “VACATION RENTAL INDUSTRY TRENDS: SUMMER 2022” REPORT EXAMINES CURRENT STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Rental car prices hit travelers around Europe Il Borro: dismal attempts at Italian classics offered at nose-bleeding prices For digital nomads with … [Read more...] about Travel Digest, July 2022
Legalization of Marijuana Linked to Increased Traffic Crashes, Fatalities
PISCATAWAY, N.J., July 19, 2022 - States that legalized recreational marijuana saw a subsequent increase in traffic crashes and fatalities, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. "The legalization of marijuana doesn't come without cost," says lead researcher Charles M. Farmer, Ph.D., of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in … [Read more...] about Legalization of Marijuana Linked to Increased Traffic Crashes, Fatalities
International SOS: Preparing for Hurricane Season 2022
PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2022 - For the second year in a row, forecasts predict an above average and active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. International SOS advises organizations on preparations required to best protect their people and ensure business continuity and resilience. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict that there will … [Read more...] about International SOS: Preparing for Hurricane Season 2022
GlobalConnect keeps growing its customer base and accelerates sustainability efforts in Q2 2022
GlobalConnect Group grew its customer base while expanding its fiber network across all its markets in this year’s second quarter. Several milestones were reached, and numerous initiatives announced, cementing GlobalConnect’s position as one of Europe’s fastest growing digital infrastructure providers. Earlier this year, GlobalConnect reached the milestone of having it’s … [Read more...] about GlobalConnect keeps growing its customer base and accelerates sustainability efforts in Q2 2022
Despite declining print subscriptions, newspapers are still, apparently, hot items
Despite declining print subscriptions, newspapers are still, apparently, hot items frequently plucked from unsecured buildings. Here's how to prevent having them stolen. https://t.co/u3oxHSnprv— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 10, 2022 … [Read more...] about Despite declining print subscriptions, newspapers are still, apparently, hot items