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Turning Trash Into Educational Treasures: The Legacy of Uncle Yam Beans

In the quaint Guilai Community of Taiwan’s Pingtung City, a man affectionately known to his neighbors as “Uncle Yam Beans” lives. This inspiring tale of transformation and dedication vividly illustrates how collective community effort can lead to significant, impactful change. At the heart of this story is Chen Tianxan. His vision has turned what many ...

Hermann Rohr

Chinese yams.

A 10-Story Building Erected in China in Record 28 Hours

A 10-story apartment building was finished in just over 28 hours in China, a feat that has never been done before. This impressive feat wasn’t done by magic, but by a new building method used by Broad Group. Learn more about this ground-breaking new technology and look at how quickly it is changing the future ...

Viena Abdon

A 10-story building erected in 28 hours.

Kenya’s First National Tree Planting Day: A Nationwide Effort to Fight Deforestation

“When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and hope,” reflected Wangari Maathai, Kenya’s esteemed environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Her words capture the essence of the country’s recent commitment to environmental revitalization. On November 13, 2023, a landmark moment in Kenya’s environmental journey unfolded. The government declared the country’s first National ...

Nathan Machoka

Two Kenyan boys planting a tree.

10 Emerging Industries: A Look Into the Future of Opportunities

In today’s rapidly changing world, making informed career and industry choices has never been more crucial. Facing the contemporary challenge of the “employment maze,” young people especially need to consider the potential growth and stability of emerging industries. While technological advancements challenge many traditional sectors, they also pave the way for new opportunities. 10 emerging ...

Emma Lu

Man giving a presentation in a conference room to a group of business colleagues.

Nurturing Elites: The Education and Wealth Values of Jewish Families

Many familiar American elites and wealthy individuals hail from Jewish families. Some of these include the founder of the tech giant Oracle, Larry Ellison, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Nearly half of the world’s wealthiest entrepreneurs are Jewish, and prominent financial companies such as Goldman Sachs and Solomon Brothers were founded by Jewish individuals. In ...

Mikel Davis

The Star of David made from wine corks.

The Growing Demand for Sustainable Business Practices

As the global population continues to increase, the demand for resources and energy is also growing. This, in turn, has put a strain on the environment and has caused many of the world’s natural resources to become depleted. In response, companies and organizations have begun to shift their focus from traditional business models to ones ...

Jack Roberts

Man touching a recycling logo with his finger with green leaves in the background.

A Guide to Sustainable Living

Have you ever considered going green? That is, you want to reduce your carbon footprint and make your life more sustainable. Sustainable living is a huge part of being environmentally aware, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Sustainability is so much more than recycling — and in fact, it’s not just ...

Viena Abdon

Young African man with a goatee wearing a white t-shirt with the recycle symbol stands in front of a wooden background.

Is Vegan Leather Good for the Environment?

The trend for vegan leather is on the rise. Brands are partnered with vegan leather companies to create eco-friendly and cruelty-free products that align with their values. It’s no secret that wearing leather is a thing of the past. The majority of people prefer vegan leather to conventional materials. However, many people are still unclear ...

Viena Abdon

Vegan leather handbag.

Humane Ways to Stop Prehistoric Ants Entering Your Home

You may start seeing ants in your home when the weather heats up. Although it’s easy to see them as a nuisance and treat them as a pest, they are believed to have originated at the end of the Mesozoic Era, in a time known as the Cretaceous, some 145 to 66 million years ago. According ...

Audrey Wang

Ants entering a home.

Green Energy: Insights Into the Race for Net Zero by 2050

With time, more and more nations are turning toward using green energy. This is not only limited to the U.S. and a few European nations alone. Even the so-called third-world countries are deploying measures to reduce and gradually phase out fossil fuels. Australia is also gearing up to eradicate polluting fossil fuel usage by 2050. ...

Armin Auctor

Elderly man with his hands in his pockets walks across the grass between a row of solar panels with trees and mountains seen in the distance.