Month: July 2022
COP26 climate goals
In Glasgow, countries agreed to submit more ambitious climate plans, including cuts to emissions of carbon dioxide . COP26 included a plan to reduce use of coal – which is responsible for 40% of annual CO2 emissions. World leaders also agreed to phase-out inefficient oil and gas subsidies, China, the biggest user of coal, agreed
Corporates involvement in social issues
In the near-two decades since, the nature of business leadership has changed and companies are increasingly speaking out on social and political issues, from nutrition to climate change and diversity. Companies need to think through those issues that are relevant to them and how they’re going to respond and maybe even take action before these
The balance development and devotion in the Himalayas in India
For centuries, the faithful have braved the biting cold and treacherous mountainous paths to pray at these shrines, some of which are only open for a few months in the year. India’s Himalayan region has a number of revered Hindu shrines and they attract millions of pilgrims every year. The region has witnessed several natural
Wildfires in Europe
Heatwaves and wildfires across Europe are causing alarm with warnings some countries could be in for their worst fire seasons so far, Much of Western Europe has been hit by a record-breaking heatwave, which substantially increases the risk of fires.. In high-risk areas of Europe, authorities are increasingly burning down some vegetation, under carefully managed
“Climate change was not a problem” PR plot
While most climate scientists agreed that human-caused climate change was a real issue that would require action, a small group argued there was no cause for alarm. Thirty years ago, a bold plan was cooked up to spread doubt and persuade the public that climate change was not a problem. The little-known meeting – between
Tesla Sells Bitcoin holdings
Tesla boss Elon Musk has been among the most high profile champions of cryptocurrency, with his pronouncements on social media often driving significant trading activity. Tesla’s $1.5bn investment in Bitcoin, revealed in February 2021, prompted a surge of demand in the currency. The price of the notoriously volatile cryptocurrency soared last year to almost $70,000
Didi fined $1.2bn
The company has become one of the most high profile targets of the Chinese government’s tough approach to the country’s technology industry. Authorities have been pursuing a wide-ranging crackdown on companies, from slapping e-commerce firm Alibaba with a record fine to ordering technology giant Tencent to suspend the roll out of new apps. Didi came
Twitter spending on Musk deal
Twitter has doubled-down on its position on the amount of spam and fake accounts on the platform the reason Elon Musk had given for terminating the deal. Twitter now has an acquirer who no longer wants it, a CEO and board who wants to get rid of it, and an employee base which is caught
Snapchat missed revenue expectations
Snap usually posts its earnings before other social media companies, like Meta, Google and Twitter. Social media companies have a very simple business model. The product is free – they make money by selling ads. Advertisers aren’t flocking to Snapchat though. In fact they seem decidedly nervous. And the phenomenal success of TikTok is hurting
Women’s safety on Tinder
Tinder has faced scrutiny over abusive interactions on the service, with concerns dating apps are attracting sexual predators. The technology company is launching a partnership with campaign group No More, aiming to end domestic violence. Keeping women safe is now “at the heart” of the world’s largest dating app, Tinder, it claims. Tinder’s new safety