Posts Tagged ‘ global ’

Today life seems impossible without a car. It is impressive how fast cars become an integral part of one’s daily routine. “So far, for over a hundred years of active car use, all the waste that cars produce has left irreversible damage to our ecosystem. Also the pollution, from vehicles with systems of internal combustion, Read More »

TORONTO, CANADA- Traveling to the Antarctic with Students on Ice taught me things that I may never have learned without this unique experience. Of course, we all gained significant knowledge about the South Pole – facts and figures and such. However, it is what I learned through the experience of being surrounded by such extraordinary Read More »

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL- Though cuddly and wobbly and down-right adorable, penguins aren’t the only birds that Antarctica has to offer. Birds are one of the more common types of animals that inhabit our world. Just like anywhere else in the world, Antarctica has several species of birds. Accompanied by the expedition ornithologist (bird expert) Santiago Read More »

Sitting in a classroom always gets boring sooner or later. For two weeks, we had the chance to switch our typical classmates for penguins, seals, ice, and more penguins as we made our way to Antarctica, which is called the “Greatest classroom on Earth.” Students on Ice (SOI), which has given Antarctica this title, is Read More »

In countries all over the world, Valentines Day is celebrated in many ways. Valentine’s Day is known as a day for love and friendship. We have adapted to the American way of celebrating this holiday, which is the typical purchasing of roses or chocolate for loved ones, spouses, or friends. Valentine’s Day is known to Read More »

The prohibition to build any further minarets confronts Switzerland with a big problem because it is neither in accordance with the Swiss constitution nor with human rights. But why then did 57% of the population vote for its ban? Minarets, which have the same relevance in Islamic culture as church towers and their bells in Read More »

SUNDSVAL, SWEEDEN- As the climate meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark was taking place, we in Sweden avidly paid attention to the issues discussed. Sweden is a neighbor to Denmark, and we actually speak the same language. The summit was probably one of the biggest and most important meetings that ever have taken place, yet sadly there Read More »

Even after all the effort, money, preparation, and people used to gather the world’s presidents, royalty and delegates from more than 120 countries, the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference didn’t yield a legally binding agreement. This December featured a UN meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark intended to tackle the issue of climate change on a global and Read More »

Rob Keller | Pantless participants pile in at Union Square If you rode the New York City Subway on January 10, 2010, you probably experienced an unusual holiday. For the past nine years, January 10 has been declared No Pants Day by the comedy troupe Improv Everywhere. The idea of No Pants Day Read More »

Asia Society President Vishakha Desai discusses global issues and other topics with Sesame Street’s Grover. It was a Tuesday night in November, cold and chilly, when the Asia Society honored influential couples who have made an impact on the world. This event took place at the 33rd New York Annual Dinner held at the Waldorf-Astoria Read More »