The New Zealand government promised Wednesday to take action against backpackers relieving themselves at natural beauty spots as part of post-coronavirus tourism plans. Kiwis have long complained about so-called “freedom campers” who travel the country in campervans that do not […]
Imagine this. A speedy 5G revolution for everyone and everything across the globe, flying right above our heads. Not so much a vision, but soon to be reality, the concept has been conceived by Cambridge Consultants in collaboration with Stratospheric […]
Nestle’s Purina brand is launching a line of pet food using insects, as the world’s biggest food group tests more environmentally sustainable protein sources. The move addresses a trend of people seeking more eco-friendly or allergen-free diets for their pets, […]
Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden, opened earlier this week for its 2020 season, with strict precautionary measures in place to ensure the safety of all visitors. The 72,000 square metre space brimming with scents and colours, […]
Nara Park in western Japan is home to an impressive herd of wild deers, that draw massive tourist crowds. But often these hoofed mammals suffer from accidental consumption of plastic bags discarded by the visitors to their home. Acknowledging this […]
Celebrities from filmmaker Ava DuVernay to Britain’s Prince William to the Pope himself issued powerful calls last week calling for people to mobilise and unify to confront the climate crisis. Joining the panel of hosts at the live-streamed, TED Countdown […]
Uttar Pradesh’s plans for ‘immunity in the air’ sees green goal in sight as chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, announces near-completion of 175 herbal roads in the state. Over 38,000 medicinal and Ayurvedic plants from 30 or so species, including the […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, unveiled an initiative for exempting electric vehicles licensed in Dubai from public parking fees for two years starting from July 1, 2020. The step supports Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy by encouraging the use of […]