These signs of progress in New York will have to deliver
over the next few years or else they will be seen as a huge missed
opportunity to help turn the corner on climate change.
Director of International Program, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
According to documents released by the court on September
24, Liu Tienan was accused of accepting about $5.8 million in bribes
from five companies between 2002 and 2012. Liu Tienan also received a
Porsche and a Beijing villa.
Author, 'Waging War on Corruption - Inside the Movement Fighting the Abuse of Power'
My friends, there is an entire world of ramen in Tokyo.
Freelance Journalist in Tokyo
Summer is a swell season, but throwing on a cozy sweater,
pouring some hot cocoa in a travel mug and meandering along a woodland
trail lined with trees changing hues isn't so bad either. Hello, Fall.
To make the transition easier, park yourself at a property where plenty
of nature is on the doorstep -- here 11 spectacular spots for autumn,
from New York to Norway.
Fashion and travel writer, Passport blog editor for Kiwi Collection
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Co-hosts of the radio's nationally syndicated 'Green News Report'
Americans have pinned hopes on a strategic partnership with
India and the prospect of large contracts for U.S. corporations, on
several previous occasions. But the India-US relationship has moved
forward by inches, not miles. Will things be different this time?
Director, India & South Asia Initiative, Hudson Institute
It was 3:00 am and we were driving on a highway in the east
of Shaanxi. The headlights of each car coming towards us illuminated
the thick smog that e...
A Slovenian photographer of the younger generation, who lives and creates between Beijing and Ljubljana.
As a 1974 high school junior, I couldn't envision that a
day would come 10 years later where I would join Hart's initial 1984
insurgent presidential campaign challenging establishment candidate VP
Walter Mondale.
Businessman, political activist and Founder of Safe Campus Colorado
Like other Millennials, I was born and raised into the
millennium with destinies handcuffed to development goals and great
expectations. As children we were enthralled by a crystal world that was
believed to have great things lie within.
A researcher, writer, passionate about telling stories of those who live on the margins. Addicted to great stories and travels.
After this week, no one ever needs to feel alone in this
fight. We are millions of people, all around the world. Together, we
have power that even the wealthiest corporations in the world will be
unable to resist.
Executive Director, The Sierra Club
We demand an energy transformation that will ban new dirty
energy projects and transition towards accessible, democratic,
sustainable and clean energy that is community-based and managed, and
publicly controlled.
Environmental advocate, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice
In terms of online purchase intentions, China is clearly
several steps ahead of the rest of the world. But we believe what is
happening in China will quickly happen elsewhere.
President of Nielsen Strategic Initiatives
For adventurous travelers, a free trip to an exotic city is
a mouthwatering prospect. Stopovers -- connections between flights of
more than 24 hours -- provide a sneaky way to do just that, giving
travelers two holidays for the price of one.
Hopper provides insightful, data-driven
research to help travelers make better decisions about where to go, and
when to fly and buy.
While flying reconnaissance missions over North Vietnam,
piloting his jet fighter, Captain Coffee was shot down by enemy fire.
After parachuting to safety, he was captured by enemy forces on the
ground.
Hawaii State Director, Western Liberty Network
Social enterprises, especially in developing countries,
need long-term partners who support them to make key business decisions,
understand the flexibility needed to achieve both for-profit objectives
and social missions -- and stick with them over time.
Co-founder, Chief Development Officer, Digital Divide Data
India and the international community's poor response to
the disaster in Kashmir will exacerbate an imminent health and food
crisis for years to come, thereby fueling existing political and social
tensions in the volatile region.
UN AOC Fellow, Fulbright Fellow and
Academic on Muslim-Western Relations and Governance- South Asia, MENA.
*Views are my own and are not representative of any organizations
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