Rich Nations Must Eat Less Meat to Tackle Climate Change
The average person in Britain eats more than three times the government’s recommended 70 grams of red or processed meat each day. Rich countries should encourage consumers to eat less meat and help farmers become more environmentally-friendly, campaigners said on Tuesday as pressure mounts to limit global warming. If you like this, subscribe here for more […]
Oxford University Boosts Businesses That Put People Before Profit
The world-leading British university is seeking to maximize the impact of its academic research on the world. After decades of incubating science and engineering companies, Oxford University announced on Tuesday it is branching out to support businesses that put people before profit, seeking to maximise the impact of its academic research on the world. If […]
Cape Town Looks to Apartheid’s Legacy to Curb Climate Change
The outgoing mayor of Cape Town, known for averting a near catastrophic water shortage, said she hopes to leave office on the heels of another victory in the fight against climate change – slashing greenhouse emissions from transportation. Patricia de Lille said South Africa’s second-largest city could reduce its greenhouse gas footprint by building homes […]
Pope Francis Ditches Charity in Favor of Impact Investing
Catholic investment funds are increasingly investing in projects in emerging economies and earning a return while also doing good. After decades of giving to charity, a growing number of Catholics are starting to put their philanthropic billions into profitable investments instead – a new aid model, backed by Pope Francis, that experts say could help […]
Want to Save The Planet? Move to Wales
In rural Wales, a pioneering and collective housing eco-venture is underway. Fighting climate change is much more than a day job for Chris Vernon and Erica Thompson. It is their entire way of life. They are part of a groundbreaking Welsh government scheme under which people get to circumvent tight planning rules so long as […]
Fight California Fires With Ancient Knowledge, Researchers Say
Countries at risk of catastrophic wildfires should adopt ancient practices used by indigenous people, researchers have said, after scores of deadly blazes engulfed parts of the northern hemisphere. Wildfires have menaced villages and forests from Greece to the United States this summer, killing hundreds and displacing tens of thousands of people. Fire services should collaborate […]
Britain to Help Ethical Firms Win More Government Contracts
Britain has announced plans to give more business to firms that have a positive social impact, as it seeks to cement its status as a global leader in the growing sector, but experts said the strategy did not go far enough. The government said it wanted to work more closely with charities and social enterprises […]
The Top 5 Hot Spots For Social Entrepreneurs
From pioneering programs in slum housing to mobile phone banking, Santiago and Nairobi are emerging hot spots for business leaders seeking to drive social change, according to a poll of experts on the best countries for social entrepreneurs. Berlin, London and Hong Kong were named as major hot spots for social entrepreneurs in the Thomson […]
Should Your Workplace Ban Meat?
If everyone became vegetarian by 2050, food-related emissions would drop by about 60 percent. Office-sharing company WeWork, which operates in 22 countries, is going meat-free and will ban its 6,000 staff from expensing meals containing meat in a bid to “leave a better world for future generations”. If you like this, subscribe here for more stories that Inspire […]
The 10 Most Dangerous Countries For Women
Seven years ago a Thomson Reuters Foundation experts’ survey found the five most dangerous countries for women were Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, India, and Somalia. This year we set out to see if the situation had changed. We wanted to find out whether more was being done to address the overall risks faced […]
