MANILA, Philippines — When talking about future food or sustainable food that human beings can eat in the future or when our regular food sources are gone and there is a serious food scarcity and crisis, bugs and insects will always be mentioned. The resource persons would go on to …
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‘Empty shelves with absolutely no books’: Students, parents question school board’s library weeding process
Several Peel District School Board students, parents and community members are concerned about a seemingly inconsistent approach to a new book weeding process intended to ensure school library books are inclusive, but that appears to have led some schools to remove thousands of books published in 2008 or earlier. Books …
Read More »Experts told the Ford government climate change threatens Ontario. Their report wasn’t released for 8 months
A new report commissioned by Premier Doug Ford’s government warns that climate change poses high risks to Ontario, with impacts on everything from food production to infrastructure to businesses. Southern Ontario to see 60 days of temperatures over 30 degrees by 2080s: report A new report commissioned by Premier Doug …
Read More »A grim report about climate change in Ontario was kept quiet for 8 months
A new report commissioned by Premier Doug Ford’s government warns that climate change poses high risks to Ontario, with impacts on everything from food production to infrastructure to businesses. Southern Ontario to see 60 days of temperatures over 30 degrees by 2080s: report A new report commissioned by Premier Doug …
Read More »North Korea’s Kim Jong-un promises Putin full support for Russia’s ‘sacred fight’
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that his country offers its "full and unconditional support" for Russia's "sacred fight" to defend its security interests, in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine, and said Pyongyang will always stand with Moscow on the "anti-imperialist" …
Read More »The Philippines, Sweden strengthen circular fashion commitment at ‘Fashion Forever’ exhibit
MANILA, Philippines — Swedish designers, entrepreneurs, and academics shape a circular fashion industry. The “Fashion Forever” exhibit, held from September 8 to 14 in SM Aura, presents leading pioneers in sustainable textiles and fashion. Known for its massive use of water, energy, and chemicals – the fashion industry is overdue …
Read More »G Music Fest 2023 to attempt to become 1st eco-friendly concert with all-Filipino lineup
MANILA, Philippines — Globe will celebrate the G Music Fest as part of this year's 917 G Day celebrations with a lineup entirely composed of local acts from around the country. The 2023 G Music Fest will take place at the Ayala Circuit Makati Event Grounds on September 16, Saturday, …
Read More »‘A Haunting in Venice’ review: Kenneth Branagh takes Agatha Christie to the supernatural
MANILA, Philippines — Kenneth Branagh is back for double-duty to direct and star as Agatha Christie's famous detective Hercule Poirot, this time adding an element of horror to the mysterious murder. "A Haunting in Venice" is loosely adapted from Christie's 1969 novel "Hallowe'en Party," and it sees Branagh's Poirot trying …
Read More »Years of war and political chaos in Libya left its people vulnerable in face of deadly storm
The startling death and devastation wreaked by Mediterranean storm Daniel on Libya over the weekend pointed to the storm's intensity, but also the vulnerability of a nation torn apart by chaos for more than a decade. Here's why it was so destructive and what obstacles stand in the way of …
Read More »2 dead, 1 rescued, 1 still missing after boat sinks off Newfoundland
Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Coast Guard says multiple ships and helicopter responding Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, according to the RCMP. One person has been rescued and …
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