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...
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...
East Africa on high alert as Uganda grapples with rising incidence of Ebola that’s already killed 43 people
More than a month after an Ebola outbreak was declared in Uganda, infections continue to climb and the World Health Organisation has upped its Ebola risk assessment for both the country and wider region since it reached the capital, Kampala. Rather than Uganda having contained the virus, “the risk can...
Egypt COP27: Why governments should set attainable targets for clean energy to cut carbon emissions by 2025
It’s been a year since global leaders renewed their climate pledges at the landmark summit in Glasgow, UK. Next week, they’ll convene again in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, during the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) to carry on negotiations aimed at reining in global warming. But...
One for the road: Why moderate to heavy alcohol drinkers aged 20 to 39 years are prone to stroke
In a new study, researchers have found that moderate and heavy alcohol use are linked to a higher risk of stroke after analysing the relationship between alcohol consumption and stroke risk among young adults in Korea. As a result, the researchers and health experts recommend that young adults reduce their...
How ‘food sexism’ has turned Nigeria into a pariah nation where land access is restricted by patrilineal inheritance
Last year, Nigerian farmer Odam Obat lost about two thirds of her cassava crop to devastating floods at her home in the Niger Delta – a densely populated but erosion-prone region on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. To avoid such a loss again, she decided this year to...
Malaria outbreaks in Africa linked to arrival in East Africa of Indian species of insecticide-resistant mosquito
Compelling evidence has emerged that a malaria outbreak in Ethiopia this year was caused by the arrival in eastern Africa of an insecticide-resistant species of mosquito (Anopheles stephensi). The finding complicates disease-elimination efforts in Africa – where 95 per cent of the world’s malaria infections occur – and has worried...
Scramble for top talent II: ‘Think from the future’ through integrated approach where measurable results drive decisions
Imagine that you have suddenly been directed to “increase the global leadership competency” of your company’s mid-level managers, and been given a budget to accomplish this miracle. What is the optimal approach? Unfortunately, the one frequently chosen by novices is to schedule a period of time in which high-potential leaders...
Scramble for top talent: New behaviour, skills and thinking are key if companies want to secure talented people
Everyone I work with these days wants to grow “global leaders” even if they can’t explain exactly what that means. Many companies today are looking overseas for new markets and new customers in order to sustain the profitable growth of their businesses. New behaviours, skills and thinking are required to...
