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On the Reserves of Gold – with Dr. Melvyn Lintern, Part II.
Last week we published the first part of the interview with Dr. Melvyn Lintern. Here is the second and the concluding part where we continue the interview with him on gold and much more. You shall read about where one finds the most deposits of gold, the efforts involved, the depths to which one has to go to and the effects of mining on the environment.
Eco-Friendly Fashion Battles Pollution
The fashion industry is one of the world's biggest polluters, accounting for 20% of the world’s water waste. Natural materials take a shocking amount of water to grow, but the alternative is equally horrifying. Polyester is often used in clothing because it is cheap and flexible, plus it is used as a “vegan” leather alternative. However, the microfibers ejected while washing these clothes is equivalent to more than 50 million plastic bottles annually! But if both natural and manmade fabrics are harmful, how can fashion be eco-friendly?
University College London – Free Online Courses
The University College London, more commonly known as UCL is ranked among the top 10 universities in the world. The institute is considered number 1 in Education, number 2 in Architecture and number 3 in Humanities on a global basis.
Diving Scholarships and Marine Conservation
Wouldn’t it be nice to experience the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and contribute to marine conservation? In this article we talk about scuba diving, available volunteering opportunities and scholarships to cover the costs of training and travel.
Are You Being Nudged?
Do you know how that line down the middle of the road, dividing it into equal halves so that cars will avoid hitting each other, was created? Did you know that that was a nudge? Or that the same technique is used in your local supermarket and every time you see the written message, “Hand Disinfectant”? Keep reading if you want to find out what nudges are, why and how they work, where they can be used, and much more.
Future Jobs: Green Professions
Many industries are currently facing sustainability-driven changes, opening up numerous positions in green professions. In this article we will cover the skills necessary to reinvent yourself in jobs that put great emphasis on biodiversity and preserving ecosystems.
Ordinary Individuals Making Extraordinary Differences
We share planet Earth with over 7.5 billion other people. It can be easy to think that just one individual cannot make a difference. This can be a dangerous thought if everyone in the entire population makes a decision that can harm the planet. When it comes to plastic pollution, people often say, “But it’s just one bag.” But if everyone thought this way, we’d be swimming in trash. Now imagine if everyone did just one good deed instead? The following people knew that one person can change everything.
10 Free Apps to Track and Organize Your Life
In our increasingly fast-paced and busy lives, it can be hard to keep everything organized. Humans are great at using technology, working really hard, and multitasking. However, many of us are losing our aptitude for managing our basic daily needs, such as drinking enough water. One study has shown that most Americans don’t drink enough water, for example: 7% drink none while 36% drink between one and three cups per day. People often say that they forget to do tasks such as drinking water on busy days - that’s why there are 10 apps to remind you to be healthier, happier, and more successful.
Teach English Abroad Programs
One of the ways to travel the world and earn money along the way is to teach English to local communities. In this article we will cover the necessary skills and qualifications as well as top programs that enable English speakers to teach English internationally.
Future Jobs: Care Professions
As the demand for healthcare professionals increases, the criteria and requirements become more and more competitive. In this article, we will cover hard skills and the additional learning priorities necessary for healthcare employees as well as full scholarships to enter top medical schools!
How to Get the Best Results from Your Home Workout
If you are prepared to put a little time and effort into your workout at home, it can be just as effective as a gym workout. If you are unsure is it going to give results, we have a few tips for you on how to take advantage of this fairly new practice that is becoming more and more popular especially with all life changes that are happening now. Future is knocking on your door and you should be prepared.
Interview with Akwasi Frimpong, Ghana’s First Skeleton Olympian
Akwasi Frimpong is a Dutch-Ghanaian sprinter, bobsledder, and skeleton athlete. Frimpong was raised in Ghana and later moved to the Netherlands. Now living in the United States, Akwasi is training for the upcoming winter Olympic Games in Beijing, which will happen in 2022. Akwasi has many dreams, but he doesn’t sit waiting for them to come true. His biggest focus is to win the very first Winter Olympic Games medal for his country Ghana. But that’s not the only one. Being a family man, Akwasi and his wife Erica are busy raising their daughter, Ashanti, while he accepts engagements as a public speaker and enjoys doing charity work and helping others. Read on to find out more about this man of many talents.
Marking Sustainable Gastronomy Day – Can We Pave the Road for a Zero Hunger...
Almost every one of us loves eating, although not every one of us tends to think about whether the food on our table is sustainably produced, whether it is safe, or where its ingredients are from. To that end, through this article, Youth Time focuses attention on the influence of Sustainable Gastronomy on our health and our environment, and why it counts among the most important legacies we can leave behind for future generations. In this piece we will explore Sustainable Development Goals, we will examine the chances of enjoying a world where zero hunger prevails, and we will also learn what actions should be followed for living a more sustainable life.
Plogging: An Eco-Friendly Sport that Combines Exercise and Trash Pick-Up
Some people enjoy running, while others enjoy picking up trash to help protect the environment. Then there are those people who combine the two and call it plogging! Plogging was born in Sweden in 2016, and by 2018 it had become a global “sport" of sorts. Today, plogging is known as a recreational activity that combines jogging with picking up litter. But you don’t have to be an athlete to participate; many people do it while hiking or walking around their neighborhood instead.
Biopic Drama ‘Dark Waters’: How One Character Withstands the World?
Six groups of fatal diseases, including cancer and thyroid pathologies, are not the curse of nature. It's pretty much followed human actions, as a result of manufacturing hazardous wastes. In 2016 The New York Times published a groundbreaking article `The Lawyer who became DuPont's Worst Nightmare`. Rob Bilott, who in 1998 changed a chemical industry's defense oppositely to prosecution, spoke out against titanic corporation plants. This year Mark Ruffalo has produced a movie, historical drama `Dark Waters`. A two-hour-long movie covers decades of judgments and fights, not political, but environment battle.
Iceland – Future Skills for Workplace Sustainability
The job market is constantly changing as new technology is developed. It has been a common theme in human history to fear robots taking over our jobs. In a way, this has been happening for decades, albeit not in a sci-fi horror movie way. Technology has made its way into our daily lives and workplaces. All sorts of tasks are being automated and processes digitized. Many don’t even realize it, but various forms of AI are already in our workplaces. Even countries like Iceland, despite being small in size and population, are experiencing tech-related changes.
World Environment Day – The Urgency of E-Waste
When thinking about things that are a threat to the environment, we commonly tend to think of plastic bags, pollution, or cutting down trees. Of course, all of these are valid concerns when talking about the negative impacts we see on our environment. However, in this article, I will direct your attention to other factors that are just as detrimental to the environment. Every day, little by little, we are increasing the already alarming amount of electronic waste (henceforth e-waste) – meaning all discarded electrical or electronic devices.
United Nations Volunteers
There isn’t a better way to travel around the world with a purpose than by volunteering! In this series on alternative tourism we are covering popular international volunteering programs for youth to participate in. If you feel that you’re ready to share knowledge with others, learn new skills, and boost your life experience, read on! In this article we talk about the United Nations Volunteers, a program that provides national, international, and online volunteering opportunities in 160-plus countries.
Embrace Your Own Rhythms with Young Fathers!
Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of just how amazing you are! It’s true! The Scotland natives give us a musical alarm to love yourself, feel free, and whip your head back and forth to your own beautiful beat! Catch the good vibes with Young Fathers.
What Young People Need to Know about Ageism
It is a commonplace that older adults might face obstacles that young people might not be aware of. But what if the young are somehow contributing to heightening the burdens of older people? This can be the case with ageism. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ageism is a habit of stereotyping which leads to prejudice, and discrimination against people on the basis of their age. This is a widespread practice which has harmful effects on the health of older adults.
























