The climb out of poverty for the rich world began with rising agricultural productivity, which freed up labour for other tasks. Modern agri-technology must do

There is a story attributed to Stephen Covey. A ship in foggy dark conditions observes a light, and the signalman, upon making radio contact, warns:

A completely unnecessary energy crisis afflicts much of the world. Countries that once had successful electricity supply with low prices now suffer electricity shortages and

With the American mid-term elections finally over, it’s worth celebrating the return of divided government. From January Republicans will have a slim majority in the

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This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 26th November 1924 – The Mongolian People’s Republic is officially established after

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) launched the Index of Race Law on 1 December 2022 – the first day of Reconciliation Month. The Index

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When experts recommend that trade in species should be regulated or prohibited, CITES is quick to act. When they find the species do not meet