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Tackling slavery in the Thai fishing industry, one victim at a time

Tackling slavery in the Thai fishing industry, one victim at a time | Human Interest | Scoop.it
The Thai government claims it is regulating the fishing industry more tightly, yet slavery persists. One man, duped into the trade and whose nightmare ended a few years ago, is determined to pursue justice for fellow victims

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The refugee crisis is a test of our character | David Miliband

Sixty-five million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster in 2016. It's not just a crisis; it's a test of who we are and what w

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Vertical Rooftop Farm Changes The Way Hotels and Restaurateurs Source Their Ingredients

Vertical Rooftop Farm Changes The Way Hotels and Restaurateurs Source Their Ingredients | Human Interest | Scoop.it


SINGAPORE — Vegetables and herbs are harvested from a farm on the roof of the SCAPE building in Orchard, and as much as one ton of produce will be harvested each month by filling the plates of local restaurants.


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Have your say in the United Nations Global Vote

Have your say in the United Nations Global Vote | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Vote for the world you want to see, create and share a unique video with your friends.

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Drawings that show the beauty and fragility of Earth

Drawings that show the beauty and fragility of Earth | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Zaria Forman's large-scale compositions of melting glaciers, icebergs floating in glassy water and waves cresting with foam explore moments of transition, turbulence and tranquility. Join her as she discusses the meditative process of artistic creation and the motivation behind her work. "My drawings celebrate the beauty of what we all stand to lose," she says. "I hope they can serve as records of sublime landscapes in flux."

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National Geographic travel photographer of the year – in pictures

National Geographic travel photographer of the year – in pictures | Human Interest | Scoop.it
The National Geographic travel photographer of the year contest attracted 10,000 entries worldwide this year. Here’s a selection of the winning entries

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Greenhouse in the sky: inside Europe's biggest urban farm

Greenhouse in the sky: inside Europe's biggest urban farm | Human Interest | Scoop.it
A disused office in The Hague has been revamped as a sprawling rooftop greenhouse, with a fish farm operating on the floor below. Are we entering a new age of urban agriculture?

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Reclaiming Social Entrepreneurship | Daniela Papi Thornton | TEDxBend

Social Entrepreneurship is a buzz word. In Daniela Papi-Thornton's talk, she explores how the concept has narrowed down over time and is often used simpl

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Eco-Soap Bank

Founder Samir Lakhani explains the origins and impact of the Eco-Soap Bank. www.ecosoapbank.org https://www.facebook.com/ecosoapbank

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Possessions they may carry: but the soul of the refugee is left behind | Nelofer Pazira

Possessions they may carry: but the soul of the refugee is left behind | Nelofer Pazira | Human Interest | Scoop.it
My father carried a suit from Kabul to Canada, but found that it was more difficult to transport the man he used to be

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Judith Walker’s ingenuity promises health and clean energy | IB Community Blog

Judith Walker’s ingenuity promises health and clean energy | IB Community Blog | Human Interest | Scoop.it

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Sri Lanka prime minister: Mangroves curb climate threat - BBC News

Sri Lanka prime minister: Mangroves curb climate threat - BBC News | Human Interest | Scoop.it
On World Mangrove Day, Sri Lanka's prime minister says mangroves' ability to swiftly absorb carbon make them vital in the fight to curb climate change.

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6 nature spots to get fit in that you won’t believe are in Bangkok

6 nature spots to get fit in that you won’t believe are in Bangkok | Human Interest | Scoop.it
  1. BANG KRACHAO Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakarn

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