The beauty of bikes – redesigning two wheels
The bicycle’s technical evolution and symbolic power are soon to be celebrated in Cycle Revolution at London’s Design Museum
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Why eco-austerity won’t save us from climate change
Progressives need to rediscover their Promethean ambitions and counter green ideologies that hold us back and won’t save the planet
A global shift to 100% renewables is not just cleaner – it’s about equality
Communities in Germany, Canada and Uganda are already reaping the benefits of moving away from fossil fuels to more decentralised energy systems
How humans are driving the sixth mass extinction
Scientists have been warning for decades that human actions are pushing life on our shared planet toward mass extinction. Such extinction events have occurred five times in the past, but a bold new paper finds that this time would be fundamentally different. Fortunately, there’s still time to stop it.
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech set among 100,000 roses
Relaxed and stylish luxury for the cosmopolitan traveller: Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Marrakech, the ancient Moroccan city, has evolved considerably over the years, combining its ancient exotic side with an artfully considered modernity. The newly opened Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech reflects this new direction, providing an elegant and tranquil oasis just minutes from this bustling city’s centre. … Read more
Winning the uber jackpot. 5 things to buy from an investment perspective
Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once – Paulo Coelho – What would you buy if you won the lottery? What to do after winning a hyper jackpot? This fantasy exercise is always really amusing, conjuring images of … Read more