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For a nickel, for a dime, there’s a thousand parts to play
Written by Bojana Ruzic
Nickel is as familiar as a five-cent coin. But few people know it’s a metal worth about $ 20, 000 a ton. Estimates show that Serbia has nickel reserves worth $ 100 billion: a very good reason for mining companies to show interest. One company actually got an exploration license […]
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What Have We Learned from International Women’s Day?
Written by Nettra Pan
What do Indian air hostesses, James Bond dressed in drag and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have in common? Before you get carried away, I’ll tell you: International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March. Last year, more than a hundred countries around world commemorated the 100th anniversary […]
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When Our Technology Is Used Against Us
Written by Seth Baum
Is the world better off with cell phones? What about the Internet? These might seem like obvious questions. Sure, the rise of cell phones can be annoying when other people’s conversations disturb our peace and quiet, and the rise of the internet makes it harder for us to shelter our […]
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The Revolution in your Pocket
Written by Ajinkya
The little cell phone, the connected computer at the corner shop and the little kid who knows how to operate them all – just the right ingredients for an information revolution that will empower the great masses of India.
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Japans sustainable future – what comes after Fukushima?
Written by Manouchehr Shamsrizi
This interview was done in the context of Mr. Tezuka lecture at the European Center for Sustainability Research in February this year. Japanese steel- and ironwork industry is one of the largest worldwide, at the same time it is one of the most energy-intensive industries. How does, also in view of rising energy prices, […]
