The 7 Countries That Eat the Most Fast Food – and 6 That Barely Touch It

Fast food has become one of the most powerful forces in global food culture. In 2024, the fast food industry’s market value ...

Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%

North Shelterbelt Program, which planted 66 billion trees, shows faster growth than natural forests, raising questions about ...

Taiwan brings back 'anti-communist' classes after 25 years amid rising China tensions

Taiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating ...

After the Great Wall of China, Africa is building an 8,000-km wall of trees, and it's actually working

The African Union in 2007 launched an ambitious plan to fight climate change and land degradation across the continent. The ...
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Central bank gold holdings are at a 50year high. What’s behind the jump in reserves?

The recent survey of central banks by the World Gold Council also highlighted concerns about sanctions. Around 37% of emerging market and developing economies central banks reported “concerns about ...