by Global Sherpa | Jul 8, 2012 | China, Environment, Travel
Panda Awareness Week (PAW) kicked off on July 4 in London. Among the world’s rarest and most threatened animals, giant pandas are adorably plump, prominent symbols of nature’s treasures, international diplomacy and global efforts to save the world’s long list of...
by Global Sherpa | Jul 8, 2012 | China, Environment, Quiz
The Giant Panda Quiz tests your knowledge of interesting facts about giant pandas and their roles in environmental conservation and international diplomacy. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy!...
by Global Sherpa | Jun 14, 2012 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Environment, Health, New York City, Sustainability
Active urban design is a creative tool in New York City’s and Mayor Bloomberg’s dogged fight against fat (read obesity) and some of the most costly ills of modern civilization. The city’s Active Design Guidelines: Promoting Physical Activity and Health in Design is a...
by Global Sherpa | Jun 3, 2012 | Brazil, Countries, Quiz
The Brazil quiz tests your knowledge of interesting facts about Brazil, the world’s fifth largest country by population. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 14] For more fun quizzes,...
by Global Sherpa | May 15, 2012 | Aid & Development, Brazil, Countries, Mexico
Giving away money to the poor may not seem like the most original or effective way to alleviate poverty, but, by most accounts, it has worked spectacularly well for Brazil and Mexico. Brazil’s Bolsa Familia (Portuguese for “Family Grant”) and Mexico’s Oportunidades...
