Rub the pearls against your front teeth. Rub them against your teeth with a side-to-side motion. A real pearl will usually have a slightly rough or gritty texture from tiny scale-like imperfections in its outer layers of nacre. Fake pearls made from glass or plastic will usually be almost perfectlyRead More →

Many argue that Kyoto’s failure is due to deficiencies in the structure of the agreement, such as the exemption of developing countries from reductions requirements, or the lack of an effective emissions trading scheme. … Because of this, most Annex I countries have chosen to not comply with Kyoto commitments.Read More →

Celebrated as the residence of the Emperor, and Japan’s principal cultural center for almost 1,100 years, Kyoto today boasts numerous things to do and great places to visit, including exploring the fine examples of sculptures, paintings, and other art forms in its many museums and galleries. What is an interestingRead More →

Australia is playing its part in the global challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Australia is party to the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement came into force in 2016. Who ratified the Kyoto Protocol? The EU and its Member States ratified the Protocol in May 2002. Of the two conditions,Read More →