Another disaster! The world is constantly coping with disasters but in the last few years, they seem to have come more frequently. On Friday, November 8, a category 5 typhoon hit the Philippines with significant, as yet unknown, tragedies.

Many ISO standards support the objectives of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held every year on 3 December by the United Nations. The day aims to increase awareness and understanding of disability issues and trends, and to mobilize support for practical action at all levels by, with and for persons with disabilities.

A group of artists has turned to their drawing boards, claiming it is time we redefine the iconic stick figure on a wheelchair that denotes accessibility to make it more active and empowering. This raises issues for ISO. Should we listen to these voices and rethink our time-tested standard, or do we stick to our guns and leave things as they are?

Which costs more - a kilo of strawberries or a steak? Which is more expensive - a can of beer or a bottle of shampoo?
If I am looking for an answer in euros or dollars this might be a fairly easy question - once I have decided which country and supermarket chain. But, what if I am looking for an answer represented in grams of carbon dioxide (CO2)?