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Environment / 5 hours ago
The water behind your T-shirt: One cotton tee uses as much water as you drink in 2½ years
When you pick up a simple cotton T-shirt, you probably don’t think about water. But behind that soft, everyday fabric is surprisingly 2,700 litres of fresh water. When you pick up a simple cotton T-shirt, you probably don’t think about water. But behind that soft, everyday fabric is surprisingly 2,700 litres of fresh water. That’s how much it takes to grow the cotton, process it, and make just one T-shirt. To put that in perspective, that’s roughly the amount of water a person drinks in about two and a half years.
Technology / 6 days ago
One AI image uses as much energy as running a fridge for four minutes
Artificial intelligence may feel weightless in the sense that, in just a few clicks and an image appears, but the energy behind it tells a different story. According to Slashgear, generating just one AI image consumes about 0.011 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. That might sound small, but it’s roughly the same amount of energy your refrigerator uses in four minutes.
Business / 3 weeks ago
Where does the world’s milk come from?
India continues to hold its position as the world’s largest milk producer in 2025, according to new data from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The country now produces an impressive 212 million metric tons (MMT) of milk annually, far surpassing the European Union’s 150 MMT and the United States’ 103 MMT.
Business / 4 weeks ago
Australia and China dominate global wool production
Australia and China remain the world’s top wool producers, according to recent figures from the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO). The data shows Australia leading with 356,745 tonnes of greasy wool, closely followed by China at 332,293 tonnes. Together, they account for nearly half of the world’s wool output. New Zealand ranks third with 133,100 tonnes, while Turkey, Morocco, Iran, Sudan, South Africa, Russia, and India complete the top ten list. These countries play crucial roles in regional textile industries and global wool supply chains, as reported by IWTO Market.
Business / 4 weeks ago
Global dairy titans: Who tops the billion dollar league in 2025?
The global dairy industry is entering a defining moment. According to the latest Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20 report, growth across the world’s largest dairy producers has slowed to a near standstill, reflecting the combined pressure of lower milk prices, shifting consumer habits, and rising environmental demands. Yet amid these challenges, one truth remains unchanged: Lactalis still reigns as the world’s largest dairy company.
Culture / 16 weeks ago
2025's biggest Music Festivals: Here’s where the world is gathering
We have just started the second half of the year, and the global music festival scene in 2025 is already reaching unprecedented heights. According to data from Music Festival Wizard, this year’s most attended festivals offer more than just music. They're cultural phenomena drawing millions from every corner of the globe.
Environment / 17 weeks ago
Breathtaking beaches around the world shine in 2025’s best beach rankings
From the pink sands of Indonesia to the penguin-lined shores of South Africa, the latest edition of The World’s 50 Best Beaches spotlights some of the most stunning coastlines across the globe. Featuring iconic destinations and hidden gems alike, the 2025 rankings, compiled by global travel experts and beach enthusiasts, celebrate natural beauty, accessibility, sustainability, and overall wow factor.
Environment / 20 weeks ago
Guyana becomes the world’s only fully food-self-sufficient country in 2025
Guyana has emerged as the only country in the world that can fully feed itself without relying on food imports, according to a comprehensive 2025 study published in the journal Nature Food. The report evaluated 186 countries based on their ability to produce seven key food groups locally, and only Guyana passed all benchmarks.
Environment / 26 weeks ago
Half of Africa’s water Is in one country — Here’s why it matters
According to UN Water and Winrock International, over 50% of Africa’s surface freshwater is concentrated in a single country — the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This extraordinary statistic highlights the DRC's immense natural wealth, centred around the Congo River Basin, which spans nearly 4 million square kilometres and fuels the continent’s second-longest river.
