Tag: Change

Waterloo launches first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary graduate diploma in climate change to provide additional resources for the global climate crisis WEBWIRE – Monday, April 22, 2024 University of Waterloo graduate students across all six faculties will soon be able to obtain a new interdisciplinary diploma in climate change to help engage with the complexity of the climate crisis and address potential solutions from a local to global scale. Interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Climate Change This diploma the first of its kind in Canada will be open to every enrolled masters and doctoral student at Waterloo alongside their primary degree at no additional ... Read more

 Izzy Church, acclaimed actor, writer, and artist, is thrilled to announce the endorsement of her company, 3rd Culture Productions, by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 for the Tides of Change, Waves of Hope Art Exhibition. This endorsement marks a significant milestone, highlighting our initiative’s global importance and impact, which champions ocean conservation and inspires meaningful action for a brighter, more sustainable future. “Dive into the transformative world of Tides of Change, where art intertwines with advocacy to commemorate the Ocean Decade,” says curator Izzy Church. “Through captivating exhibits, we delve into the heart of our ... Read more

PEVE to change name to TOYOTA BATTERY Co., Ltd. and produce batteries for a wide range of electric vehicles As announced by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota Motor) on March 5, 2024, Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd. (PEVE) will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor. Capitalizing on the technology fostered through our hybrid vehicle battery business to date, we plan to contribute to Toyota Motor’s multi-pathway strategy in the battery business and intend to change our company name to TOYOTA BATTERY Co., Ltd. from October 1, 2024*. The new company name embodies our determination to leverage the technology and skills ... Read more

Change of opening hours of HKMoA, HKScM and HKSpM at weekends and on public holidays ************************************************************************************      From January 2, 2024, onwards, the opening hours of the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA), the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) and the Hong Kong Space Museum (HKSpM) at weekends and on public holidays will be changed to 10am to 9pm, except for special designated days (see Note).                 The museums are offering fabulous special exhibitions including “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Titian and the Venetian Renaissance from the Uffizi” of the HKMoA, “China Manned Space Exhibition” of the HKScM and “Black ... Read more

Renowned economist and environmentalist, Graciela Chichilnisky, has published a groundbreaking book Reversing Climate Change: How Carbon Removals Can Resolve Climate Change And Fix The Economy (Environmental Energy Economics). In this book, Chichilnisky argues that climate change is not just an environmental problem, but also a socioeconomic issue that can only be solved by fixing the relationship between rich and poor nations. The book delves into the history of the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement that aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming. Chichilnisky, who played a crucial role in designing the Protocols carbon market and Clean Development ... Read more