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The World Is In A Revolutionary Moment – How Can The Global Left Be A Serious Player?
We are living in an extraordinary moment in world history. This is a period of intense, frequent and…
How The Youth-Led Climate Strikes Became A Global Mass Movement
It began as a call to action from a group of youth activists scattered across the globe and…
Amazon Fires: Eight Ways You Can Help Stop The Rainforest Burning
A tragedy continues to unfold across the Amazon. Tens of thousands of fires are raging across the region,…
Jair Bolsonaro Wants To Deforest The Amazon – What Powers Does The UN Have To Stop Him?
Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is at its highest rate in a decade, according to new…
When World Leaders Thought You Shouldn’t Need Passports Or Visas
In the age of heavily restricted migration, passport control seems a natural prerogative of the state. The idea…
‘World Heritage’ site selection is Eurocentric – and that shapes which historic places get love and money
The April 2019 fire that engulfed France’s Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris, led to an outpouring of grief…
A Month After The Fire: Rebuilding The Notre-Dame Cathedral
It’s been a month since the Notre Dame cathedral was razed by flames last April 15, 2019, leaving…
We Have Seen The Unseeable: Astronomers Capture First Image Of A Black Hole
An international collaboration presents paradigm-shifting observations of the gargantuan black hole at the heart of distant galaxy Messier…
The Challenges Of Degrowth In Cities
This article is drawn from the most recent edition of the Veolia Institute’s “Facts Reports” focusing on resilient…
Democracy Is Facing Strong Headwinds In 2019
2018 confirmed the trend: liberal democracy is weakening throughout the globe. Latin America is no exception. The wave…
Human Rights 70 Years On: Important Victories As Well As Major Misses
According to Amnesty International, human rights continue to deteriorate. CIVICUS – an umbrella body for a global alliance…
How Cities Are Creating New Species
From the nut-cracking crows of Sendai to ‘Turdus urbanicus’ (the new urban blackbird), animals are changing their behaviour…
10 Of The World’s Longest Bridges Of Various Types
If you ever find yourself in Hunan, China, rent a car and drive the Jishou-Chadong Expressway: 18 tunnels…
We Made Plastic. We Depend On It. Now We’re Drowning In It.
The miracle material has made modern life possible. But more than 40 percent of it is used just…
What Each Of The G7 Countries Wants, And What They Need
With many of the Trump administration’s recent decisions running directly counter to the other members’ interests, the summit…
How Do We Measure Well-Being?
Opinions differ on the definition of well-being. Yet there’s a growing consensus that it cannot be reduced to…
How The U.S. Needs To Prepare For The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Government indifference toward AI could let the US lose ground to rival countries. But what would a good…
How To Assess Political Stability? Follow The Bread Path
When Egyptians were protesting in 2011, they held up piece of bread and demanded “bread, freedom and social justice”.…
How The UK Can Feed The World After Brexit
After the end of the Second World War, it was said by Winston Churchill that the only threat…
What Just Happened? The Biggest Stories From Davos 2018
That’s it for another year. With over 400 sessions on the official programme (160 of which were broadcast…
The Top 10 Kingmakers Who Shaped The Course Of History
The term “kingmaker” is used to describe a person of power and influence who plays a pivotal role…
What Americans Can Learn From Other Food Cultures
Food feeds the soul. To the extent that we all eat food, and we all have souls, food…
Now. Undeniably. The Age Of Renewable Energy. Upon Us.
In 2016, more renewable energy was added to the global grid than ever before, and at a lower…
The Heat Is On : Climate Change In 2100 Is Very Scary
Up to 75 percent of people could face deadly heatwaves by 2100 unless carbon emissions plummet, a new…
Top 10 Romantic Breaks You Don’t Want To Miss On Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for the ultimate romantic gesture, look no further than one of these breaks. February 14…
Playing The Odds: The Evolution Of The World’s Oldest Game
Gambling is as old as human history itself, embedded in societal culture and is responsible for some of…
Truths, Lies, Post-Truths, And Statistics. The Deception That Is.
In theory, statistics should help settle arguments. They ought to provide stable reference points that everyone – no…
The World’s First Long Distance Telegraph Was Not The Telegraph
Smoke signals and beacons have been used to relay messages over short distances since ancient times, but the…
“So Long, Diesel,” Said Four Cities
Four of the world’s biggest cities are to ban diesel cars from their city centres by 2025, in…
10 New UNESCO World Heritage Sites For Your Travel List
Start planning a trip to these world wonders. This past week, UNESCO updated its eclectic list of the…
Have & Eat Your Cake : 17 Of The Best The World Over
Cakes — sweet and moist slices of heaven that have been part of our lives for centuries. Often…
Foodie Travelers Guide: 30 Best Food Cities In The World
What is the best part about traveling around the world aside from taking in the scenery and the…
35 Ways To Experience America’s 35 Obnoxiously Rich City Suburbs
We’re gonna take a guess: if you’re checking to see if your town is on this list, you…
Why Millennials Are Loving These 20 Countries The Most
Millennials are constantly on the move. According to a TransferWise survey conducted in 2015, more than half (55%)…
Come Here To The Countries With The Most Vacation!
As summer approaches, many of us have vacation on our minds. We’re ready to get out of the…
When The Trip To The Airport Is A Journey In Itself
A city always begins with one airport, usually located outside the city limits to allow the city some…
Top 20 Cities In The World For Cycling Lifestyle
THE BICYCLE MAKES sense in cities. With rising urbanization, our cities need modern mobility solutions, and moving around…
Cities & Practicalities Are Killing Multilingual Cities?
Cities that mix different languages are born from the movements of people—but they’re also made, a new book…
Swimming In Seine Now Is Still A Dream, But Not In The Future
But the idea faces an uphill struggle. By 2024, the River Seine in Paris will be clean enough…
How Feral Comes To Life With These Surreal Stories
In 1845, so the legend goes, an unclothed girl was spotted running on all fours through the wilderness…
Rome Was Not Built In A Day, Then & In The Future
The Italian capital has a logistical nightmare: juggling ambitious restoration projects at the Colosseum and the Porta Maggiore…
The 10 Best City Gardens Of The World
“City Gardens have environmental benefits. It provides a sense of connectivity and connection to the environment.” Gardens may…
The Top 15 Best Flea Market In The World
The Holiday Season is fast approaching. We know that everyone is preparing to get unique, memorable presents and gifts. Treasure…
Top 15 Biggest Retail Giants Of The World
The retail industry is one of the biggest and arguably the most profitable industries in the world. The…
Liveable Cities : Who Decides What That Means And How We Achieve It
The Conversation has appointed a cities and policy editor to lead our coverage of the myriad issues affecting…
10 Best Student Cities In The World 2015
What makes a great student city? A whole mixture of things, including well-reputed universities, quality of life, employment…
European E-Retailers Impatiently Bypassing Regulators For Unified Market
While the European Commission debates how to overcome obstacles to cross-border online shopping, Europe 500 web merchants like…
The Hard Work Of Pope Francis’ Balancing Act
On his first visit to the United States, as well as addressing a joint session of Congress, Pope…
What Is The City That Never Sleeps? All Of Them!
One’s experience of a city at night is always singular and intimate, especially when visiting for the first…
When Moving Forward Digs Up The Past
In London and Paris, two recent construction projects have been held up for macabre reasons: hundreds or thousands…