Cop29: Indigenous communities still being sold short as the world decides how to regulate carbon markets: dee karen/Shutterstock As the annual UN climate conference, Cop29, draws to a close, negotiators, civil society observers and activists are staying up late, poring over draft texts that will determine how the international community addresses climate change for years …
Through its immigration policies, the UK government decides whose families are ‘legitimate’: Gutu Valerica/Shutterstock Amid another panic over high net migration to the UK, the government and new home secretary James Cleverly have proposed several changes to visa rules. The proposals apply to economic migrants, rather than other kinds of migrants such as asylum seekers, …
I helped select the Nobel laureates in physics – here’s how our committee decides: The author, Mats Larsson, on the right during the 2023 announcement. Kungliga Vetenskapsakademin, CC BY-SA I am serving my ninth and final year in the Nobel Committee for Physics, which is an absolutely fascinating job – albeit hard. The best bit …
Who decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener – new research: It's not easy being a green investor. Miha Creative/Shutterstock More than 30 US states have proposed or implemented legislation in recent years to stop the government and its pension funds from investing in environmental social and governance (ESG) funds. These products …
How your brain decides what to think: You’re sitting on the plane, staring out of the window at the clouds and all of a sudden, you think back to how a few months ago, you had a heart-to-heart with a good colleague about the pressure you experience at work. How do thoughts seemingly completely unrelated …
South Africa in the news: Sam Skinner decides to battle for Scotland second row berth rather than settle for being Mr Versatile: Skinner’s preference for lock over the back row will inevitably bring him into direct competition with Jonny Gray for both club and country …: “South Africa” – BingNews Special Operations Leader to Report …
South Africa in the news: Is it Yanga SC or Simba SC? Kenya international Akumu decides: Kenya international Anthony Akumu says he does not mind playing for either Simba SC or Yanga SC in future as long as they match his demands.: “South Africa” – BingNews Purdue Innovation Partners Institute works to bridge rural digital …
South Africa in the news: ‘After running miles, he decides to take rest’: Imran Tahir’s cross-legged celebration in PSL 2020 sparks meme fest: Imran Tahir’s cross-legged celebration in PSL 2020 sparks meme fest – Known for his fiery sprint on the field after taking a wicket, Imran Tahir’s new way of celebration got Twitter in …
South Africa in the news: UPDATE 1-S.Africa’s ANC decides officials charged with graft must step aside: South Africa’s governing party executive decided at a weekend meeting that party officials formally charged with corruption and other serious crimes must step aside from their posts, President Cyril …: “South Africa” – BingNews Public buildings in Cape Town …
Misinformation: tech companies are removing ‘harmful’ coronavirus content – but who decides what that means?: Pearl PhotoPix/Shutterstock The “infodemic” of misinformation about coronavirus has made it difficult to distinguish accurate information from false and misleading advice. The major technology companies have responded to this challenge by taking the unprecedented move of working together to combat …
RubiBlue decides that this Valentine’s Day is the last straw: RubiBlue, intelligent business solutions provider, is spreading the love for the planet this Valentines’ Day. Instead of chocolates and flowers, this year the day dedicated to love will be dedicated to caring for the planet. The company has undertaken the initiative to give employees and …