Blood Clots to Leaking Guts – 27 Ways to Die From Heatwaves
Dying during a heatwave is like a horror movie with 27 bad endings to choose from. Deadly heatwaves are more lethal than you may think. They kill in at least 27 ways, from blood clots to leaking guts, putting millions of lives at risk, scientists said on Thursday. Global temperatures are rising at a record […]
From Grey to Green: Smokestack Cities Power to Bright Future
Essen, once a coal and steel city known as Germany’s “Graue Maus” (grey mouse) for its polluted air and waterways, has gained a reputation as a trailblazer for sustainability. Bicycle highways, urban farms and local energy hubs – just some of the ways that yesterday’s smokestack cities are turning into tomorrow’s green spaces. The Urban […]
Think While You Drink: The Beer That Fights Climate Change
A British craft brewer has launched a beer made from melted polar ice caps, sending a case of “Make Earth Great Again” to the White House to highlight climate change denial. Profits from the beer will be donated to 10:10, a charity that supports projects tackling climate change. BrewDog said it was inspired by the […]
From Mugabe to Wonder Woman: When Goodwill Ambassadors go Bad
The decision to appoint a goodwill ambassador can backfire if the organisation – or brand – doesn’t understand the public’s perception of their ambassador. First, Wonder Woman fell from grace, lambasted for her curves. Next, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe lost his honorary status as a goodwill ambassador, deemed more strongman than beacon of U.N. hope. […]
