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As China cracked down on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, the Taiwanese public watched on anxiously. Some fear they could be next to see harsher clampdowns as China steps up pressure on the democratic island of 24 million to "unify" with the mainland. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
At least 2 dead as Storm Arwen thrashes UK
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At least two people are reported to have died as Britain was battered by severe weather with winds reaching speeds of over 90 mph (144 km/h) in some areas.
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) "remains deeply concerned" that Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai "is not free from censorship or coercion."
Country where 54 percent of adults drink alcohol once a week may run out of liquor for Christmas
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Shops in the United Kingdom could run short of wine and liquor ahead of Christmas because there aren't enough drivers to make deliveries.
Almost 2 million workers in Europe's biggest economy are set for a big pay rise.
The Biden administration is piling more pressure on Chinese companies it claims could undermine US national security.
Attacked, rejected and harassed: Asians around the world speak out on workplace discrimination
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If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study.
Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us -- they also have bigger carbon footprints.
In most industries, getting your work noticed is the first step towards success. But for screen makeup artist Doniella Davy -- who goes by Donni for short -- the goal was for her hand to remain hidden.
The idea of a "15-minute city," in which residents can all reach work and leisure facilities within a quarter-hour walk -- or cycle -- of their homes, has gained significant traction among urban planners during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In March 1969, just months before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, Concorde made its maiden flight. The supersonic plane embodied a vision of the future as daring as that of Apollo 11 -- but far better looking.
At a museum in Brescia, northern Italy, Shanghai-born artist Badiucao is making final adjustments to an exhibition that has enraged Chinese officials.
The "Salvator Mundi," which sold for $450 million at Christie's auction house as a fully authenticated Leonardo da Vinci, has been downgraded by curators at the Prado national museum in Madrid, Spain. It was bought in November 2017 by the Saudi culture minister, Prince Badr bin Abdullah, apparently for the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Nearly three years after the high-profile divorce proceedings of New York real estate developer Harry Macklowe and his wife, Linda, a portion of their art collection has smashed estimates to sell for over $676 million.
For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica.
Austria has introduced unprecedented new Covid measures, Ireland's under a midnight curfew, but India has reopened to vaccinated tourists.
Mysterious symbols found carved in Qatar deserts
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Some shoot out of the soft rock like reptiles bathing in the sun. Others are mysterious depressions resembling an ancient board game played all over the world. And a few are straight-up puzzling.
After a long, golden sunset of being installed on fewer and fewer aircraft, the retirement of older aircraft caused by the Covid-19 pandemic means that when air travel resumes, international first class will be very nearly a thing of the past.
Dubai has turned breaking world records into something of an art form over the years, and the emirate now has yet another to add to its list.
Europe's most beautiful towns
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Paris, Rome, Barcelona... Europe's cities are bucket list destinations, and rightly so. But the continent's small towns are a dream, too, with all the beautiful architecture and much of the culture you'll find in the big hitters, only with fewer crowds to share them with.
A dying sea and a fight for tourists
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On the shoreline of the Dead Sea, Jordanian comedian and national treasure Nabil Sawalha strides chest-deep into the water, with all the confidence of a swan to a lake.
These 10 people are making the world a better place and now, they have been named the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2021.
Celebrating 15 years of inspiring stories of everyday people changing the world
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Oil traders and analysts were divided about whether the flash crash was an excessive reaction to the covid news
aThe chaos of past Black Fridays would actually be problematic given the inventory scarcity"
France will begin testing electric air taxis in coming months at a hub outside Paris with the goal of having two dedicated flight paths to ferry passengers in time for the 2024 summer Olympics. One route would link Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget airports and the other would be between two suburbs southwest of…
Informal work is the essential service that billions of people give to a world that barely notices.
Here Are the Most aAttractivea Global Cities. But Can They Keep Their Edge in the Post-Pandemic World?A
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Many of the world's major global cities saw a significant decrease in competitiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jamie Dimon Offers Hasty Apology After Joking JPMorgan Will Outlast Chinese Communist Party
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The mea culpa underscores the bank's desire to keep cordial relations in China, where it has nearly $20 billion of exposure and has ambitions to expand further.
The decision is similar to that taken by the Dan Price, the CEO of credit card processing startup Gravity Payments
Pre-owned or vintage gifts are often better for the environment, and won't run into the supply chain issues facing new goods made overseas.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession. Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. But seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday…
One of my favorite bar signs is the one that promises “Free beer tomorrow.” That’s how I’ve always thought of nuclear fusion—a (theoretically) cheap, pollution-free and inexhaustible energy source, the promise of which has pretty much been a decade away ever since the technology was first tested 70 years ago. When “nuclear energy” is discussed,…
Oil traders and analysts were divided about whether the flash crash was an excessive reaction to the covid news
aThe chaos of past Black Fridays would actually be problematic given the inventory scarcity"
France will begin testing electric air taxis in coming months at a hub outside Paris with the goal of having two dedicated flight paths to ferry passengers in time for the 2024 summer Olympics. One route would link Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget airports and the other would be between two suburbs southwest of…
Informal work is the essential service that billions of people give to a world that barely notices.
Here Are the Most aAttractivea Global Cities. But Can They Keep Their Edge in the Post-Pandemic World?A
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Many of the world's major global cities saw a significant decrease in competitiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jamie Dimon Offers Hasty Apology After Joking JPMorgan Will Outlast Chinese Communist Party
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The mea culpa underscores the bank's desire to keep cordial relations in China, where it has nearly $20 billion of exposure and has ambitions to expand further.
The decision is similar to that taken by the Dan Price, the CEO of credit card processing startup Gravity Payments
Pre-owned or vintage gifts are often better for the environment, and won't run into the supply chain issues facing new goods made overseas.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession. Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. But seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday…
One of my favorite bar signs is the one that promises “Free beer tomorrow.” That’s how I’ve always thought of nuclear fusion—a (theoretically) cheap, pollution-free and inexhaustible energy source, the promise of which has pretty much been a decade away ever since the technology was first tested 70 years ago. When “nuclear energy” is discussed,…
Oil traders and analysts were divided about whether the flash crash was an excessive reaction to the covid news
aThe chaos of past Black Fridays would actually be problematic given the inventory scarcity"
France will begin testing electric air taxis in coming months at a hub outside Paris with the goal of having two dedicated flight paths to ferry passengers in time for the 2024 summer Olympics. One route would link Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget airports and the other would be between two suburbs southwest of…
Informal work is the essential service that billions of people give to a world that barely notices.
Here Are the Most aAttractivea Global Cities. But Can They Keep Their Edge in the Post-Pandemic World?A
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Many of the world's major global cities saw a significant decrease in competitiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jamie Dimon Offers Hasty Apology After Joking JPMorgan Will Outlast Chinese Communist Party
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The mea culpa underscores the bank's desire to keep cordial relations in China, where it has nearly $20 billion of exposure and has ambitions to expand further.
The decision is similar to that taken by the Dan Price, the CEO of credit card processing startup Gravity Payments
Pre-owned or vintage gifts are often better for the environment, and won't run into the supply chain issues facing new goods made overseas.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession. Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. But seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday…
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LPA Studios' digital totem for the beaches of the Canary Islands has just won the Architizer A+ Product Award 2021 and the gold at Grand Prix du Design Awards 14th Edition 2021. This beautiful 2.5-meter tall digital beacon combines traditional art forms with modern function, working both as a decorative seasonal sundial and digital weather station. The device collects and displays local weather information for visitors at the beaches of the Canary Islands and celebrates the history of the culture here. [...]
After years of experience in the fashion industry, Tosca van Haren was fed up with fast fashion and the waste in the industry, so she launched her own social fashion brand NUQI.[...]
If youare vegan, Indian street food is a dream come true. There are many popular options here that are traditionally vegan and totally delicious. You donat have to order anything on the side, get something removed or include any special instructions. You can simply grab a classic bite of street food and start eating right away.[...]
Architects Cosimo Terlizzi and partner Damien Modolo have created a lamia-style hemp and lime construction art studio in southern Italy. It combines traditional building style from theA Valle d'Itria and Alto Salento region with modern and sustainable materials and energy management systems. The team designed the studio to reflect the owners' love of both the Apulian countryside and sustainable living.[...]
We all know by now that where a person is born can convey privilege a or the opposite. But what aboutanimals? Their country of origin can make the difference between leading a posh life with toys, a pet bed and even a wardrobe, or winding up on somebodyas dinner plate.[...]
The construction and textiles industries are two of the most targeted industries for creating waste, toxins and carbon emissions. Innovation in both industries move towards a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable focus. Recently unveiled at Expo 2020 Dubai, i-Mesh is an artistic and creative approach to dealing with hot climates like in the Middle East.[...]
The built environment is responsible for consuming over one-third of global energy and produces 40% of the world's energy-related carbon emissions. To highlight the impact of sustainable design for local and global contexts, the Visualization and VR team at AECOM, in collaboration with exhibition designers at Install Archive, designed a virtual pavilion called Build Better Now for COP26. The pavilion can be accessed by the public from their phones or personal computers through the Build Better Now website.[...]
Parco Romana is an urban-scale redevelopment project in Milanas Porta Romana district. The international team behind it includes OUTCOMIST, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, PLP Architecture, Carlo Ratti Associati and Arup. They have just won a competition with its design, beating out 46 other teams representing nearly 330 studios. [...]
Wildfires in California over the past five years have claimed nearly 20% of the world's largest Sequoias. Frequent fires in the Sequoia National Park and the surrounding forests have claimed a third of groves in California.Last year alone, forest fires claimed nearly 10,400 trees of the 75,000 trees that are native to the western side of the Sierra Nevada range.[...]
Beingenvironmentally friendlyevery day, in every aspect of your life, is hard. Itas draining to try to save your wallet but also save Mother Earth. There donat seem to be many options for both, but Black Friday is just around the corner. Here is our list of products to celebrate you! Youall be taking care of yourself, your wallet and the environment all in one purchase.[...]
In a world shifting focus towards more sustainable products, research and development is crucial in order to find viable alternatives to plastic. Innovation can come from surprising sources when itas flushed out with the proper support. With this in mind, Tom Ford and Lonely Whaleas 52HZ teamed up to launch the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize.A [...]
Before you throw in the towel on your good intentions to shop conscientiously this season, check out these deals weave rounded up that are sure to get you headed in the right direction.[...]
Americans are open to new climate change policies as long as they offer environmental, social and economic benefits. This is according to social scientists Janet K. Swim and Nathaniel Geiger. According to the two, many Americans are willing to embrace positive climate change policies regardless of political affiliation.[...]
As the holidays arrive, many people turn their thoughts toward getting cozy for the end of the year. Whether you spend your time snuggled up with a book or curled up on the couch watching movies, you want to make sure your space is as comfortable as possible. If you need to make your home more welcoming this winter, try going for eco-friendly options. Inhabitat has put together this helpful list of our top picks for sustainable home goods you can get great deals on for Black Friday.[...]
Try these vegan side dishes for Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is a day that's all about eating and enjoying, so when there are vegans involved on the day that's all about turkey, it's pretty challenging. What can you serve as a vegan side dishes to turkey that will still be delicious, festive and not totally difficult to prepare and cook?[...]
Italian design company PlayWood is setting a new standard for sustainable furniture. They have products that are modular, recyclable and built from responsibly-sourced natural materials.[...]
Backwards Sky Ranch House by Clayton Korte is embedded into a beautiful landscape, extending from the Dry Frio River in Hill Country, Central Texas, down south to a vast meadow. The house's site-specific design and adaptability allow residents to enjoy the natural environment and surrounding landscape while mitigating extreme weather conditions to maintain thermal comfort.[...]
The PANGEA Movement is all about the planet in more than just name. It is a company with a focus ongreen designproducts and a dedication to using proceeds from sales to rid the Earthas waterways of plastic and other pollution.[...]
Advanced Intelligent Construction Technology (AICT) has just announced the founding of a robotics-based intelligent construction technology company in the United States. AICT used 3D printing to create a public park to demonstrate the possibilities of the technology this company will employ in the construction industry.[...]
Thankfully, celebrations this year will look more normal for the Thanksgiving holiday. Whether youare only serving members of your household or inviting some additional guests, the focal point of the holiday is the feast. Like other gatherings though, Thanksgiving has the potential to give the environment less to be thankful for. The planet works hard to provide an ecosystem where food can grow, animals can graze and humans can consume, so when planning your Thanksgiving feast, honor Earth by making use of every morsel.[...]
Natural Capital is one of the largest data visualizations ever created, and it is suitably impressive. This installation has been erected in the famous historical botanical garden in Milan, the Orto Botanico di Brera. It shows exactly how plants absorb emissions in a way that's beautiful, informative and poignant.[...]
Marginalized groups suffer the most from corporate pollution. Many of those affected lack the resources to fight back or reach relevant authorities for help. One such community is Reserve, a predominantly black neighborhood of about 8,000 people, which sits at the heart of Cancer Alley between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.[...]
Imagine spending a glorious day skiing on one of the highest mountains and snowiest places on earth in the Cascade Range. Then you retire to a private vacation dome tucked into a forest of pine trees with a huge skylight that lets you stargaze from your bed. The people behind the new Oculis Mountain Side project at Mount Baker, Washington plan to disrupt the traditional hospitality industry by providing eco-friendly, yet fabulously appointed, alternative accommodations.[...]
Jeff Knispel finished planting 205 citrustreeson Tuesday, November 2. That Saturday, he noticed his trees had been stolen.[...]
The newly completed Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Experience Center West is an architectural masterpiece that answers to the needs of modern working space. Designed and developed by the award-winning developer Ware Malcomb, the center will consolidate 29 locations into three experience centers for Toyota customers.[...]
The recipe for this art display includes a dash of intrigue, a measure of intelligence and a full serving of "WOW" factor. LOTUS is a nature-inspired smart material that mirrors how flowers act when greeted by the sun.[...]
Reducing energy reliance results in lower electrical bills and benefits theenvironmentthrough resource conservation. The larger the usage, the larger the impact. So, when it comes to university campuses, the opportunity for significant energy reduction is heavy in both the investment required and the rewards achieved for the campus and the planet.[...]
On Monday, wildlife officials in Florida reported they had removed a plastic container from a bear's neck. The bear was first spotted in Collier County with the container around its neck about four weeks ago. Before wildlife officials could intervene, it disappeared in the wild. The officials had been looking for the bear over the past three weeks.[...]
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