Students sifted through racks and folded piles of secondhand shirts, jeans and jackets on Monday, Sept. 22, as the sustainable fashion club Fair Fashion held its first clothing swap of the semester at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. Club members, volunteers and curious newcomers came from across campus to trade clothes and promote…
Shimla: The president of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) United Kingdom, Kamal Dhaliwal, along with vice president Gurminder Randhawa and other IOC UK members, met Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in London on Wednesday evening.During the meeting, the chief minister highlighted key initiatives of the Himachal Pradesh govt in sectors, including health, education,…
In July, the Trump administration announced its highly-anticipated AI Action Plan, which sets out a guide for achieving U.S. AI dominance by propelling innovation and adoption, easing regulation, and promoting the country’s tech stack abroad. Just three days later, China released its own vision, the Action Plan on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence. In stark…
Hong Kong was responsible for nearly half of the green bonds issued in Asia in 2024 and saw a surge in sustainability-related funds, as strong demand from regional mainland governments and start-ups raised the city’s stature as a finance hub for climate-friendly projects, according to a minister. Green bond issuance in Hong Kong last year…
The country is going down. This isn’t my opinion, it’s the finding of a recently published study, showing that 28 of the most populous U.S. cities are sinking. These are not just coastal cities; there are also ones in the interior — including Nashville, Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Columbus, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and more. The study uses…
In a world facing the impending realities of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and social inequality, sustainable development is no longer an option—it is an imperative. As two of the world’s leading economies, the UK and India are uniquely positioned to collaborate on solutions to build a greener and inclusive global economy. Both countries have…
Addressing Supply Chain Demands and Showcasing Product Trends The 11th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opens today, offering a five-day showcase of jewellery raw materials from 2 to 6 March The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show runs from 4 to 8 March, showcasing new product trends including affordable luxury…
As we enter 2025, Hong Kong’s tourism industry has embarked on a new phase of development. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau unveiled a new blueprint for tourism development on December 30, setting out its vision and mission for the industry for the next five years. The Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0…
Q: Do you know if Mankato has an ordinance on non-recyclable/non-compostable to-go containers? I see Minneapolis has a “Green To Go” ordinance with goals to reduce what is going to landfills and ends up in waterways. A: Minneapolis’ “Environmentally Acceptable Packaging Ordinance,” more commonly known as “Green To Go,” governs food and beverage containers used…
BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn： A worker inspects photovoltaic cells at a solar panel and electric bus chassis production facility in Campinas, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, on Nov 14, 2023. JONNE RORIZ/GETTY IMAGES Brazil and China share a successful relationship which is deeply rooted in complementarities, mutual respect and…