‘If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?’: A town divided between hope and fear in Brazil’s Amazon oil rush

'If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?': A town divided between hope and fear in Brazil's Amazon oil rush

CThe city of Oiapoque, in the state of Amapá, is located in a densely forested area larger than Wales and is an isolated but famous region in Brazil thanks to its national proverb. “From Oiapoke to Chui” focuses on the northernmost and southernmost parts of the country, respectively, to illustrate its vastness. Although it is … Read more

Voters at Town Meeting asked lawmakers to consider a universal health care bill. What will that change in Montpelier? -VTDigger

Three people are sitting at a conference table, listening intently during a meeting with bookshelves and a whiteboard in the background.

Members of the House Health Care Committee listen to testimony at the state Capitol in Montpelier on February 3. From left: Committee Chair Rep. Alyssa Black (D-Essex Town); Rep. Daisy Berbeco, D-Winooski; Rep. Brian Cena, P/D, Burlington. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger How much influence does the people’s voice actually have in the People’s House? On … Read more

Virgin Active launches innovative social wellness club in Cape Town

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Virgin Active South Africa has launched Collection Country Club in Green Point, Cape Town. This is the first of a new ‘Social Wellness Club’ concept that will be rolled out to 127 existing gym facilities across the country. Virgin Active CEO Dean Kowalski said in an interview that while the new concept differs from traditional … Read more