by Global Sherpa | Jan 21, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
The Global Cities Index ranks 65 of the world’s most influential urban centers on five dimensions of globalization. New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai and others all vied for top honors in business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 15, 2011 | Cambodia, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Travel
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) conservationists recently announced the intriguing discovery of a new species of carnivorous pitcher plant in the dense forests of Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains. The plant’s story highlights the rich biodiversity and...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 12, 2011 | Aid & Development, Countries, Environment, Health, Japan
Diabetes and obesity top health news headlines and policy agendas around the world. Diets rich in fish and omega 3 from fatty fish oils can have a significant impact on diabetes incidence rates and weight loss according to the findings of several long-term,...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 10, 2011 | Aid & Development, China, Cities & Countries, Countries
China passed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy in 2010 and seems set to overtake the U.S. shortly in historical terms. A vision for the future and diligent planning are two aspects of China’s rapid economic development that don’t always get the...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 5, 2011 | Aid & Development, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Sports
The world bike and car markets offer interesting insights into the relationship between international development and the global environment. From 1970 to 2007, bicycle output nearly quadrupled, while car production roughly doubled. The Earth Policy Institute tracks...
