One of the world's most extensive studies on unconditional basic income was held in Germany. What does the experiment reveal? Universal basic income — or "free money" for everyone, without needing to work for it — might feel like an unrealistic dream. weiterlesen...
APEC: Breaking free from carbon with a Clean Energy Shift in the Asia-Pacific
As the world faces rising global temperatures and extreme weather events, transitioning to carbon-free energy has become a necessity. APEC economies are investing in innovative solutions to achieve carbon neutrality, while regions like Korea’s Jeju Island are weiterlesen...
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Wearable art takes to the skies
Air New Zealand has unveiled its new uniforms: And it is a bold celebration of Aotearoa artistry and creativity, says New Zealand's national carrier. Air New Zealand has revealed its highly anticipated new uniforms for cabin and cockpit crews. According to weiterlesen...
CLIMATE: Shipping nations agree on historic greenhouse gas tax
From 2027, all ships are required to use less CO2 emitting fuels, or face penalties. It is aimed at forcing the industry to lower its carbon footprint and not everyone is happy with the deal. Many of the world’s largest shipping nations agreed on Friday to what is effectively the first-ever global tax on greenhouse gas weiterlesen…
MICRONESIA: Fly Fishing Tourism surges in Kiribati – Boost for communities and sustainable growth
Fly Fishing Tourism surges in Kiribati and especially on Fanning Island, boosting local communities and sustainable growth, according to the Tourism Authority of Kiribati. The Micronesian island in the Central Pacific Ocean has long been recognised as a leading fly-fishing destination, particularly Kiritimati Island (Christmas Island), which is renowned for its expansive flats, crystal-clear lagoons, weiterlesen…
USA: Boycott! Trump tariffs prompt backlash against US goods
The Trump administration’s changing position on trade tariffs appears to have sparked a trend in opposition: boycott campaigns against American products from consumers and companies. Donald Trump’s suite of so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs may be on hold for now, and somewhat watered down, but consumers outside of America maintain boycotts against products from the United States. weiterlesen…
QUEENSLAND: Cassowary Coast erhält „ECO Destination“-Zertifizierung
Erneut hat eine ganze Region in Australien ein Prädikat für Ökotourismus und nachhaltige Praktiken erhalten: Die Region Cassowary Coast im Norden von Queensland wurde jetzt mit der australischen „ECO Destination“-Zertifizierung ausgezeichnet. Das durch „Ecotourism Australia“ verliehene Öko-Siegel unterstreicht das Engagement der Region für weltweit anerkannte nachhaltige Tourismuspraktiken, für den Erhalt ihrer einzigartigen Naturschätze und die weiterlesen…
TRAVEL: How US tourism is affected by Trump’s policies
Disputes with neighboring countries, barriers to entry and the increased risk of deportation: President Donald Trump’s policies have far-reaching consequences for the US tourism industry. Herbert Bopp doesn’t plan to travel to the US anytime soon. “For decades, we were among those who loved to visit the neighboring country to the south,” writes the German weiterlesen…
