Bill Gates reveals that the debate and conflict over GM foods are threatening the efforts of The Gates Foundation in its attempt to end world hunger. ‘An “ideological wedge” threatens his global effort to help farmers.’
Over the recent years, The Gates Foundation has been ‘helping alleviate hunger and poverty by giving small farmers the tools [...]

A leading Confucian intellectual in China makes the proposal for a political system that will give equal emphasis to the otherwise ignored sectors of modern democracies: foreigners, future generations, and ancestors. “Is democracy really the best way to protect future victims of global warming?” he asks.
Confucianism is premised on human kinships that eventually find themselves [...]

World is celebrating 40th Earth Day today. Ironically, most cities are reeling under extreme weather conditions. Natural resources are depleting, wildlife species are becoming extinct, pollution levels are too high and modern life is consuming more energy and leaving carbon foot prints like never before.
Climate change and global warming is now and here. Groundwater levels [...]

The future Headquarters of Antwerp Port Authority, expected to be completed by 2013 at a cost of EUR31.5 million is being hailed as a unique architectural masterpiece. The new complex is supposed to optimize port operations, centralize administrative and technical services and address a growing shortage of workspace in the present Port House on the [...]

During times of recession, it is natural for us to immediately dismiss “Sustainability and Green practices” as expensive options. But believe it or not, the Green Building market is finally poised to receive a much needed impetus in the construction industry.
Yes, a market slowdown can be good for the industry. In good economic times, there [...]

On the surface of it winning this tag seems to be all about producing trendy sports shoes and sportswear.  Or about marketing and advertising during Olympics and other international sports events or showcasing at Fashion shows. But Nike deservedly gets this award solely for its design innovation at two levels – one technology and other [...]