by Global Sherpa | Jan 14, 2013 | Beijing, China, Cities, Countries, Environment, Health
Beijing, China’s air pollution levels rose to more than 20 times the World Health Organization (WHO) standard this weekend. As China extends its global influence, many Beijing residents are loathe to leave their apartments. Dark, smog-filled skies led to a...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
The top world news stories for 2012 include the globalization of extreme environmental events, a string of high profile elections, the largest power blackout in world history, tension in the South China Sea, development milestones, inspiring inventions and the drama...
by Global Sherpa | Aug 8, 2012 | Brazil, Business, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Data, India, Marketing, Mexico, Sustainability, World Rankings
Consumers most likely to report being “very concerned” about environmental problems and related health impacts hail from the BRIC countries of Brazil, India and China, Latin American nations of Mexico and Argentina, and South Korea. While China and the U.S. are the...
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!...
