The country’s environmental protection efforts are being scrutinised after it ranked 176th. India’s score of 45.5 out of 100 in this year’s Global Nature Conservation Index positions it among the worst-performing countries in the world. The assessment, conducted by Ben-Gurion University and BioDB, looked at land management, biodiversity threats, governance capacity,...
are cigarettes back? Ello chaps! 🥸 We’re back again with another newsletter, one I’m feeling super good about. This one feels spicier than usual, well-seasoned one might say, and chock full of interesting reads that I know you’ll find worthwhile. That said, we’re covering a lot of ground, including cigarette smoking’s revival...
The newest NHS Smoking, Drinking and Drug use amongst young people in England has been published, highlighting growing trends from secondary school students in England. The NHS Smoking, Drinking, and Drug use survey amongst young people in England is monumental in highlighting the changing trends amongst secondary school students from...
In maternity wards across India, a disturbing pattern of mistreatment and disrespect towards pregnant women has emerged. While government initiatives aim to promote hospital births, this raises questions about women’s safety and the quality of care in these environments. Though relatively new to India, a silent crisis of obstetric...
Most Iranians have had enough of mandatory hijab enforcement. A video released on Saturday has gone viral, capturing global attention, and spotlighting the situation in Iran. As Iranian women continue to fight for their rights and autonomy — especially since the death of Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022 —...
As the first person to have air pollution linked to their death, Kiss-Debrah’s death marks a turning point for greener legislation. In a landmark decision, the UK government has agreed to compensate Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, mother of Ella Kissi-Debrah, who died after a fatal asthma attack in 2013. Ella’s death certificate, for...
Across Africa, a continent rich with diverse artistic heritage, traditional art has long been a vehicle for cultural expression, storytelling, and heritage preservation. From the intricate beadworks to bold masks, traditional African art has both spiritual and social value, transcending mere aesthetics. Artificial Intelligence’s accessibility and ability to create compelling...
wtf is ‘maxxing’ and why are we applying it to literally the most normal things? If you’ve been reading my musings, then you’ll know that I’ve been dedicating a good amount of time to bettering myself in recent years. But as much as I consider self-improvement a positive thing, as...
The first record subscription of its kind, Vinyl Post is bring back the nostalgia of listening to new music releases on vinyl flexi discs. I'm currently going through a “music lover” era, and I need to find more ways to enjoy music other than the conventional random playlist on Spotify...
Amid the resurgence of smoking among celebrities and influencers, a recent study shows that 57 per cent of young people think it’s fashionable, despite the risks being so well-known. Of every trend to make a comeback, smoking was an unlikely contender. It’s 2024, after all, the year that saw efforts to...
Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old inventor, won the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing a cost-effective soap that combats skin cancer by harnessing the power of sunlight to kill cancer cells during handwashing.
In the world of sports, heroes are often defined by their medals. Challenging this notion is Vinesh Phogat, the Indian wrestler whose relentless fight against systemic injustice on her journey to the Paris Olympics has encouraged us to reconsider who we identify as sporting icons.
The 24-year-old Palestinian filmmaker from Gaza is wielding storytelling to illuminate realities that are often unseen and unheard in the course of Israel’s genocidal war on her homeland.
Chelsea Miller served as one of Barack Obama’s youngest interns working on domestic policy issues. She started her own nonprofit called Women Everywhere Believe, with the goal of creating opportunities for women and girls of colour to become leaders.
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