A young Charles Rothschild holding a butterfly net Bankers are not usually credited with much concern for conservation, but Charles Rothschild was different. Born in 1877 into one of the largest banking families in the world, he grew up to work in the family business, but his real passion was nature. Charles spent his spare … Read more
The year 2023 turned out to be a big year for lunar science. India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed near the moon’s south pole, a huge achievement for a country relatively new to space travel, especially after the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft crashed in 2019. At the same time, NASA is preparing for a large number of moon-related missions, … Read more
Referee Howard Webb has revealed that Simon Hooper was left ‘devastated’ and ‘remorseful’ after the blunder that infuriated Manchester City in the draw against Tottenham earlier this month. Hooper made a huge mistake by fouling as City scored on goal, with Erling Haaland leading the angry protests that led to a charge from the Football … Read more
Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree. The sap is dried and processed into granules or sugar blocks for culinary use. It is often marketed as a healthier alternative to table sugar and with added benefits. To determine whether coconut sugar makes sense for you, it is … Read more
BANKS ON: World Bank HSBC is joining the Apparel Impact Institute’s Fashion Climate Fund, pledging $4 million over the next three years to fund projects that reduce supply chain emissions. Aii’s FCF is a $250 million hybrid fund that combines contributions from brands and manufacturers with philanthropic donations. Lululemon, H&M Group, PVH Corp. and Target … Read more
The year 2023 broke the record for the warmest summer in the Arctic, and people and ecosystems across the region felt the impact. Wildfires forced evacuations across Canada. Greenland was so warm that a research station at the top of the ice sheet recorded the melting in late June, only the fifth melting event on … Read more
Palm Springs, California is a dry heat town – Tara Howard We’ve all been there: waking up mid-vacation, hoping to walk to the nearest beach or hike to a beautiful waterfall, but it’s hot – too hot. Or rather, it’s humid: the kind of thick, wet heat where the humidity in the air makes you … Read more
Glaciers in the Himalayas are melting rapidly, but a new report showed that an astonishing phenomenon in the world’s highest mountain range could help slow the impact of the global climate crisis. When warming temperatures hit certain high-altitude ice masses, it triggers a surprising response that blows robust cold winds down the slopes, according to … Read more
Barley is a grain that comes from the grass family. It is high in fiber and known for its ability to lower cholesterol. In addition, it is full of many vitamins and minerals. Although it is not wheat, it does contain gluten. If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, you will want to avoid … Read more
Glaciers in the Himalayas are melting rapidly, but a new report showed that an astonishing phenomenon in the world’s highest mountain range could help slow the impact of the global climate crisis. When warming temperatures hit certain high-altitude ice masses, it triggers a surprising response that blows robust cold winds down the slopes, according to … Read more