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SDG # 4, # 11.4, # 16 & #17 Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang’s Plenary Talk at the 5th IMRC, UP Diliman Beyond Books Publication (BBP), a self-publishing company committed to academic excellence, invited Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang, Dean of the…

It all began one morning when Christina Biggs, lost species officer for Re:wild, saw a giant millipede crawling over her boot. “I filmed it for a while because I thought it was cool, having no clue that it was an…

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the world’s leading epicenter of toxic radioactive water released into the ocean. Yet, these activities are no longer closely monitored by mainstream media. As it happens, Tokyo Electric Power Company is the electric utility…

July 14, Sunday. It was proposed in February this year by the South Korean Ministry of Unification to designate the 14th of July as a national day in honor of North Korean refugees. As such, the first North Korean Refugee…

SDG #4; SDG #17 Baguio Central University (BCU), in collaboration with Beyond Books Publication (BBP) and partner institutions (St. Vincent’s College Inc., Saint Estanislao Kostka College, Inc., and WCC Aeronautical and Technological College, Inc.), proudly hosted the 5th International Multidisciplinary…

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   Every year on July 14th, we celebrate Shark Awareness Day. It is not just a tribute to one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures; it is a call to action. Sharks have cruised the oceans for…

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   World Chimpanzee Day is not merely a celebration; it’s a global call to action to protect and preserve one of humanity’s closest relatives. Sharing over 98% of our DNA, these intelligent primates hold a special…

Time banking is easing financial strain and promoting societal health. By Damon Orion In an economy driven by competition and self-interest, it’s easy for societal problems like unemployment, substandard quality of care in retirement facilities, and food insecurity to worsen.…

Rev. James Lawson was my teacher, mentor and friend. We must commit to honoring his legacy. By Kent Wong This story was first published by In These Times. I had the privilege of teaching a course at UCLA on ​“Nonviolence and Social Movements” with Rev.…

For activists Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, reviving a joint peace effort that learns from past obstacles is ‘the biggest antidote to extremism.’ By Oren Ziv Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah are an unlikely pair. Inon, 49, is…