Man United’s most loathed owners are reportedly on verge of selling their stake to fellow Americans
The ownership of Manchester United could soon change hands. That’s according to British agent Haydn Dodge, who has confirmed that the Glazer family are locked in takeover talks with US-based investment companies. The Premier League giants have become the subject of much debate after fan discontent reached new highs earlier...
While world’s largest militaries are heavy emitters green-house gases, this truth is hidden from public
The world’s militaries are heavy emitters of greenhouse gases. No one knows exactly how much. Estimates range between one percent and five per cent of global emissions, comparable with the aviation and shipping industries (two per cent each). Yet militaries are largely spared from emissions reporting. This must change, or...
Climate conference in Egypt warns wealthy nations against ‘backsliding’ on funding commitments
The Egyptian hosts of the COP27 climate conference are warning the leaders of wealthy nations that there can be no “backsliding” on commitments made at COP26 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, last year. The meeting, formally the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, which began on November 6....
Nobel winners appeal to Climate Change Conference to prevail on Egypt to free political prisoners
Over a dozen Nobel laureates have published an open letter calling on governments, environmental groups and businesses to call for the release of thousands of political prisoners in Egypt in the run-up to and during the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference that began in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. “A...
Sleep disorders: Exposure to blue light for just 30 minutes each morning improves sleep quality
Most people will experience a shocking, scary or dangerous event at some time in their lives. This may lead to a range of reactions from which many people may recover from. But for some people, a traumatic experience will leave them with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Around six per cent...
Quitting smoking cigarettes before the age of 35 years enhances life expectancy, says new research
Despite dangers inherent in smoking cigarettes, the pastime still remains a popular activity. New research findings detail how quitting the habit is associated with reduced mortality risk. Researchers are now working to understand the full health impact of smoking. The clear message is: smoking cigarettes is a habit that is...
