Wildlife trafficking in Queensland has reached alarming levels, with anonymous reports doubling over the past two years. Recent incidents include significant fines and prison sentences for individuals involved in the illegal trade of native reptiles, some critically endangered. Valued at $27 billion annually, wildlife trafficking poses severe threats […]
In late 2024, Germany’s cartel office initiated an investigation into significant power price volatility. Concerns arose over potential supply withholding by energy firms during “dunkelflaute” periods—times of low wind and solar energy production. With renewables comprising 80% of Germany’s energy mix, the shift from fossil fuels has led […]
Kananaskis pass garners $5.7M in initial weeks of program. Conservation pass introduced June 1 after record-setting visitation strained the region. Alberta’s provincial government has reaped more than $5.7 million from Kananaskis Country passes in the inaugural weeks of the program. Visitors to Kananaskis Country were required to purchase […]
Less is more in Iceland, where a shortened workweek led to better outcomes for workers and employers alike, according to new study results. The trial involved trimming people’s work hours without trimming their pay, in order to see how it would affect their health, happiness and productivity. Iceland rolled […]
The federal government is unveiling $101.4 billion in new spending, aimed at both supporting the country through the third COVID-19 wave, and stimulating the economic recovery post-pandemic, in a historic budget presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. From extending pandemic business and health supports, […]
For years, one of South Africa’s great tourist attractions has been the opportunity to see great white sharks up close. But barely any great white sharks have been spotted off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa for two years now – where there used to be hundreds. […]
Longline fishing, pollution, the arrival of orcas – what’s causing these crowd-drawing sharks to shun Cape Town’s waters?For those who watch the waves, rocks and beaches for the distinctive silhouettes and dorsal fins, there is still hope. If the great white sharks are gone for now, they will […]
Start exploring Iceland with this video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you’re there.
This island nation in the Pacific Ocean is on its way to becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral tourist destination for 2021 with citizens and visitors alike pledging to live eco-consciously.
Watch this video on why corporate sustainability will be a key market driver in 2021! Sustainable investing is becoming more the norm, which is great!
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