Defence of the mongrel
September 16, 2024
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Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales warns of addictive nature of social media
TOKYO -- Wikipedia has become an essential online tool but as misinformation spreads rampantly on the internet, its founder Jimmy Wales tells Nikkei about the challenges the 23-year-old nonprofit encyclopedia faces in building a platform for the distribution of accurate information.
Iceland wants to switch up its tourism tax to protect nature — and fight overtourism
Iceland wants tourists to flock to its bubbling hot springs, picturesque ice caps and lunar-like lava landscapes — but not at the expense of its residents or natural environment.
EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays
European Union countries approved a flagship policy to restore damaged nature on Monday, after months of delay, making it the first green law to pass since European Parliament elections this month.
Singapore races to clean-up oil slick from resort island of Sentosa, nature reserve
The Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the Singaporean fuel supply ship Marine Honor on Friday. It damaged the cargo tank on Marine Honor, which leaked oil into the sea.
'Win-win-win': Three-day hybrid work week is a success, largest study to date published in Nature says
The three-day in-office hybrid work schedule is a "win-win-win," according to a study published in the prestigious science journal Nature.
Cambodian environmental activist Ly Chandaravuth fights for nature and his freedom
Cambodian environmental activist Ly Chandaravuth spent five months in pre-trial detention on charges of “plotting” before he was released on bail pending trial. Since then, he has spent many more months looking over his shoulder.
Corporate Japan's passion for protecting nature is inspiring
Guy Williams is an executive director at Pollination, a climate change investment and advisory firm. He was a foundation member of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure, a global initiative to develop a comprehensive reporting framework for companies.
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