You don’t have to be a science whizz to understand that our desire for meat is devastating the planet. Us humans are now consuming more meat more frequently than at any other time. Our current levels of consumption and the way we are using the Earth to satisfy our hunger simply cannot be sustained. However, beyond the environmental considerations...

You may have seen stories in the press about diseases you might have thought had been eradicated, such as the bubonic plague, tuberculosis, and measles. If you find this worrying, you're not the only one. Sometimes these diseases reemerge due to people refusing to be vaccinated, and others mutate to become stronger and untreatable by previously effective medication. Tuberculosis Before the...

Are cities in the US meeting the needs of their aging residents? Many US states and cities are urgently improving their offerings for senior citizens. To support their aging populations, cities need to provide sound healthcare, affordable housing and good quality of life. Based on these three qualities, we’ve identified the top US cities for retired residents. New York, New...