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 | Feb 2, 2011 | Blog, Environment
If you want to have some fun seeing firsthand how the polar bears are faring in their native Arctic habitat, keep an eye out for a new wildlife documentary called “Polar Bear: Spy on the Ice” from Director John Downer and the BBC. The film recently aired in the U.K....
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 | Nov 25, 2010 | Environment, Globalization
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranks 163 countries on 25 performance indicators. The top 25 performers include countries from Asia, Central and Latin America, and Europe. Environmental health measures and ecosystem conservation do not necessarily go...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 9, 2010 | Aid & Development, Environment, Foreign Policy
The massive earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010 was the worst quake to hit the region in 200 years. The disastrous event cost more than 250,000 lives and an estimated $7.2 to $13.2 billion. Much of the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, was...
