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Byline: Meghan Gunn Around the world, entrepreneurs are trying to turn green tech ideas into viable businesses. Many are working with technology that has been proven to work, but is [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn After this summer of reckoning with climate change, cities around the world will inevitably be ramping up efforts to deal with the impact of extreme weather and [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn At 21, Sophia Kianni has already packed in more experiences than many people have in a lifetime, all with a singular goal: to help educate people around [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Conner Ives has been interested in fashion since he could speak. 'I was always hanging out in my mom's closet, or commenting on what people were wearing,' [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Anyone who has listened to a weather report lately, read the headlines, seen the dire warnings on social media or even just stepped outside knows the news [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Staying on trend can have a steep price when it comes to the environment, but 2023 is shaping up to be the year sustainability is sexy. Around [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn The NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament, which just got underway, is the pinnacle of college sports, an annual all-American rah-rah celebration of athletic competition. The Big [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn After many decades of little or no progress in treating the dementia associated with Alzheimer's, a new drug now offers hope to patients and caregivers. Lecanemab, announced [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn The transition from fall to winter is a time filled with ghosts, ghouls and celebrations, when the gates to the underworld are thought to be open, and [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Shipping containers, currently in the midst of a major shortage, have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years when used to transport freight across oceans. So what [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn 'Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness,' architect and designer Frank Gehry said. It's no wonder then that some of the most [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Foodies worldwide are gearing up for some of the most anticipated culinary festivals of the year. Each of these not only offers tasty bites, but also a [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn When you're looking for the prime location to retire, great weather, affordability, walkability and access to solid health care are musts. But when you've finally earned the [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn 'I must have flowers, always and always,' the French painter Claude Monet said. Around the world, green thumbs who share his sentiment are gearing up for a [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn 'Theme park' usually conjures up images of roller coasters, but rides aren't the main attraction at these quirky spots. Instead, visitors embark on immersive experiences; whether that [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Here's a look at the evolution and impact of this landmark legislation since its passage in 1972, along with key milestones achieved by some of the women [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn According to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, 94 percent of Americans describe themselves as either 'concerned' or 'upset' about inflation. And with good reason: Prices are [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Countries around the world are gearing up for Pride month, when the streets are transformed into rainbow havens filled with marches, parties and concerts in support of [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn What seemed a relic of the past amidst COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing precautions are now back in full force. This summer promises a music festival resurgence, [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Some 1,597 books have been challenged or removed from libraries over the past year, according to the latest figures from the American Library Association (ALA)--the highest number [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Brands are offering more than just freebies and cash rewards to get customers to stay put these days. 'Probably the biggest trend has been to go from [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Despite the ongoing pandemic, this year the show did go on. Film crews navigated COVID-19 protocols in locations around the globe, from the Jordanian desert (Dune) to [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn 'Good food is very often, even most often, simple food,' Anthony Bourdain said. Often that food is built from necessity, of combining local flavors and economical ingredients [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn 'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,' Hippocrates said. Since ancient times, humans around the world have looked to nature for both fuel and [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Why and how we buy what we buy is always a complicated subject to parse. It is a constantly changing blend of economics, demographics, taste and psychology. [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Each year, UNESCO compiles traditions, knowledge, skills and art from communities across the globe, in a list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage.' The chosen items are not historical [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn It's the holiday season! Around the globe, cities are transforming into cozy winter wonderlands, chock-full of old traditions, glittery light shows and end-of-year celebrations. From a floating [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn The history of chocolate dates back thousands of years to the ancient Mayans and Olmecs of Mesoamerica (present-day Mexico). Back then, it was used in bitter drinks [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn Fall is a magical time of transition and renewal, symbolized by changing weather and colorful leaves. While New England autumns often get the most hype, the season [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn This June, for the first time in history, the U.S. government acknowledged the existence of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), also known as UFOs. So far, nothing's been [...]

Byline: Meghan Gunn One of the most frustrating aspects of the current pandemic has been keeping up with the latest public health advice on how to cope with the ever-mutating [...]

The article focuses on breakthrough green technologies that aim to address climate change. One such innovation is ultra-white paint developed by Purdue University, reflecting 98.1% of sunlight and potentially cooling buildings. Other topics discussed include Climeworks' carbon capture technology, biochar as a means of sequestering carbon-dioxide, Sway's seaweed-based plastic alternatives, and Form Energy's rust-powered batteries for long-term energy storage.

The article highlights Freiburg, a city in Germany known for its sustainable initiatives that began in the 1970s. It mentions that these initiatives include solar-powered buildings, a car-lite system, extensive public transit, and a focus on reducing waste and promoting eco-tourism.It also mentions the city's success is attributed to citizen involvement and a commitment to sustainability, with a goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2038.

The article focuses on young climate pioneers who are leading the way to find solutions to global environmental challenges, emphasizing a shift from climate pessimism to sustaining hope for the future of the planet. It mentions the first section profiles Gaurab Chakrabarti and Sean Hunt, founders of Solugen, who have developed a bioforge system that uses enzymes and artificial intelligence to create industrial chemicals from environmentally friendly ingredients.

04 São Paulo Fashion Week SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL November 8-12 São Paulo's been making a name for itself as an emerging fashion week, showing the most creative of Latin America's designers. Environment-conscious jewelry and garment designer Kiri Nathan will be the first Maori designer in history to open the show, at the Viaduct Events Centre on the waterfront. [Extracted from the article]

Their latest disruption: Starting in July, the company will sell its first so-called biosimilar drug, Yusimry, an alternative to the immunology drug Humira, one of the bestselling medications of all time, at a cost of $569.27 plus dispensing and shipping fees, vs. $6,922 for a similar dosage of Humira. MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF AMERICANS, including nearly half of those with annual incomes below $50,000, have skipped taking prescribed drugs because of high prices - something former radiologist Alex Oshmyan-sky witnessed firsthand among his patients, sometimes with devastating health consequences. When Shkreli, a former pharmaceutical executive, raised the price of Dara-prim, a lifesaving drug used to treat parasitic infections, by 5,400 percent from $13.50 a pill to $750 in 2015, Oshmyansky decided he would take on price gouging by the pharmaceutical industry himself by selling off-patent drugs at manufacturing costs. M.G. MAKING MEDICINE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL Alex Oshmyansky & Mark Cuban CO-FOUNDERS, MARK CUBAN COST PLUS DRUG CO. [Extracted from the article]

In 2019, she founded Planet FWD, a for-profit firm that leverages a large database of agricultural products' environmental impact in North America to analyze the product supply chains of big food brands and recommend high-impact improvements. Baird went to college and business school, worked on President Barack Obama's Better Buildings Initiative to increase energy efficiency, and then started BlocPower, a company that retro-fits aging urban buildings with high-ef-ficiency heat pumps, better insulation and lighting, often powered by solar panels instead of gas or oil. FEATURES DISRUPTORS PLANET PROTECTORS DISRUPTORS Donnel Baird CEO and fOundEr, BlOCPOwEr TURNING OLD BUILDINGS GREEN by Ned Potter THESE INNOVATORS ARE PUSHINGTHE BOUNDARIES OF TECHNOLOGYTO DEVISE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHERENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES by Meghan gunn, ned Potter and Kerri anne renzulli The latest in a series of dire warnings about the dangers of climate change came this March when a prominent United Nations panel of experts flagged that the world is likely to pass a dangerous temperature threshold within the next 10 years. DISRUPTORS Julia Collins Founder of Planet FWd and Moonshot snacks FOOD WITH A SMALLERCARBON FOOTPRINT Julia Collins has been using teChnology to dis-rupt the food business for 16 years. [Extracted from the article]

Melbourne's digital fashion incubator project allows would-be customers to virtually try indie designers' clothing and accessories at home using AR filters. - meghan gunn From Bacteria to Biocouture NEW YORK CITY (See #04 on following spread) Refocusing Fashion Week COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Fashion Week is undergoing a major green glow-up this year, with Danish organizers leading the way. 1 -9 11 Digital Fashion MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are hitting the fashion world, and Australian designers are taking heed. [Extracted from the article]

States Ride the Wave NOW 36 STATES HAVE LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING - it's operational in 33 states, with three more set to launch - and 26 have also legalized mobile sports betting. Newsweek's analysis of state gambling hotlines, for instance, found that calls to the gambling helpline in California, where sports betting isn't allowed, shot up more than 70 percent last year. There is only one large gambling vendor, the state lottery, which controls most sports betting in the state and one legal mobile sports betting operator, DraftKings. It's a trend that experts believe may rapidly worsen, given what is known about the trajectory of compulsive gambling and the experience of countries that have had legal sports betting in place far longer than the U.S. Calls to gambling helplines reflect the growing problem. [Extracted from the article]

Nixon thinks something similar may be happening in the brain cells of Alzheimer's patients. FEATURES AFTER MANY DECADES of little or no progress in treating the dementia associated with Alzheimer's, a new drug now offers hope to patients and caregivers. "What I found particularly interesting were the results on caregiver burden and patients' self-reported quality of life", says Karlawish, which are measured in part with a patient questionnaire. Future Treatments LECANEMAB'S TRIAL RESULTS HAVE brought renewed hope to scientists developing anti-amyloid drugs, and some in the pipeline may turn out to improve the prospects for patients. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS NOW, MUCH OF THE WORLD HAS SHARED A SINGLE hope as a New Year grew near: a return to some semblance of pre-pan demie normalcy. KERRI ANNE RENZULLI ICY MOONS The planet Jupiter is no stranger to Earth vessels. Disney will also offer movies aplenty, such as the animated musical, Wish (November 22), about a mythical land where wishes come true, and three live-action movies - a remake of The Little Mermaid (May 26); The Haunted Mansion (August 11), based on the theme-park attraction; and, on Disney+, a remake of Peter Pan & Wendy. DIANE HARRIS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE HOUSE THAT WALT BUILT The Walt Disney Corporation will be celebrating its founding 100 years ago with year-long festivities. [Extracted from the article]

03 Fet Gede HAITI Each year, voodoo practitioners gather in cemeteries to honor the dead and make offerings of candles, pepper-infused alcohol - the spirits love spice - and bones. DEPARTMENTS Culture 01 Halloween UNITED STATES Early iterations of trick-or-treating began in the Middle Ages. 05 Samhain UNITED KINGDOM Originating from the ancient Celtic tradition, Samhain marks the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter and is used as a time to honor the dead. [Extracted from the article]

HIGH, LOW + EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Mach 1 EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND (See #04 on following spread) Andor's Diego Luna Talks Star Wars "We have the responsibility of being different." While a shipping container doesn't typically scream "natural light", skylight windows are strategically placed throughout the structure. From upscale vacation rentals to housing for the unhoused, wineries, ski lodges and sculptures, here are some ways former shipping containers are getting second lives. [Extracted from the article]

UNCHARTED "Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness", architect and designer Frank Gehry said. - MEGHAN GUNN Supply Chain Style Shipping and Transport College ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Where better to learn the nuts and bolts of maritime transport and logistics than a college built on a port, designed to emulate a shipping center? 05 Supply Chain Style Shipping and Transport College ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (See previous spread) 06 On Island Time Venice International University VENICE, ITALY Running late for class?. [Extracted from the article]

05 Copenhagen Cooking COPENHAGEN August 19-28 Have yourself a Scandinavian smorgasbord at one of the region's premier food festivals, where "chefs, restaurants, gastro-nerds, cultural institutions and foodies join forces to celebrate the city's vibrant food scene." 03 Salon du Chocolat LYON, FRANCE November 11-13 This event is all about chocolate; sampling chocolate, learning chocolate recipes, meeting chocolate chefs and even…wearing chocolate. 02 African Food & Drinks Festival ABUJA, NIGERIA October 9 Hosted by the African Food Network, this festival brings culinary experts and food influencers together from all over the continent for a celebration of contemporary African food and culture. [Extracted from the article]

07 Wine Connoisseur's Idyll CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (see previous spread) 08 Old-World Spa Oasis BUDAPEST, HUNGARY A perfect place for adventurers and history buffs, Hungry's capital city on the Danube also offers a lower cost of living than most European cities. UNCHARTED When you're looking for the prime location to retire, great weather, affordability, walkability and access to solid health care are musts. From Panama's laid-back Bocas del Toro to Malaysia's foodie paradise George Town to Malta's cultural gem Valletta, here are some of the best places to retire for soaking up new experiences. [Extracted from the article]

The article report about world gearing up for Pride month. Comments from Meghan Gunn on The ArQuives, Canada showing gay liberation movement through different arts and posters, Gay's te Word, London hold community events and offers books ranging in wide variety of books, and Club Roshell, Mexico host different events.

The article discusses global music festivals scheduled in the summer of 2022 which include Glastonbury in Somerset, United Kingdom featuring Kendrick Lamar; Pitchfork in Chicago, Illinois featuring Mitski; and Afro Nation in Portimao, Portugal featuring Burna Boy.

The article discusses, Some of the most affordable Michelin-starred food in the world is in an unassuming train station; Tim Ho Wan is known for serving barbecued pork buns and pan-fried turnip cakes all day long. Hong Kong teems with hole in- the wall tea houses and dim sum spots that attract foodies from all over the world.