Latest Stories from Aimee
California wildfires magnify the developing threats of climate change
For the first time in history, Caldor and Dixie fires have spread across the Sierra Nevada mountains, highlighting the unparalleled effects of climate change. In the same week Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana, tragically claiming the lives of at least 43 people, California has declared a state of emergency over historic wildfires. The destruction has highlighted the severity of the crisis we are facing if steps are not taken to combat...
How Jadav Payeng is tackling climate change by building his own forest
Reforestation has taken on a whole new meaning to one man in India who has been credited with planting his own forest over the course of 40 years. Jadav Payeng, a 65-year-old environmental activist and forestry worker from India, received the title ‘The Forest Man’ in Delhi in 2010 from the Government of India on World Earth Day. He has turned a barren land of over 1300 acres into a...
Discussing the Afghanistan crisis with author Yeldah Yousfi
Content creator and author Yeldah Yousfi gave us an insight into the Afghanistan crisis, as well as a ton of useful resources that you can view to help the unfolding situation. I sat down virtually with digital/content creator and aspiring author Yeldah Yousfi this week to get an insight into the current situation in Afghanistan. At just 26, Yeldah has created engaging online content for years, amassing over 70,000 followers...
How can you tell when the beauty industry is greenwashing?
As consumers look to invest their money in more environmentally conscious brands, has sustainability become little more than a buzzword? Are brands investing in the sustainability of their products, or are they simply greenwashing us? First, it is important to understand what greenwashing is. Jenny Duranski, owner and founder of Lena Rose Beauty, told Real Simple that ‘green-washing is when a product makes claims to be natural, eco-friendly, organic, or environmentally...
Opinion – More diverse literature is needed in schools
Gen Z are asking to read more literature that accurately represents them. An estimated 34.4% of school age children in England identify as black, Asian, or minority ethnic, it is time the curriculum represented their voices. Research suggests that only 1% of GCSE English students study a book by an author of colour. The study was commissioned by Penguin Random House and race equality institute the Runnymede Trust. It reported...
Opinion – media still has a problem with authentic representation
Modern media is struggling to properly represent the LGBTQ+ and LatinX communities in both film and television. In an increasingly diverse society, how is the genuine portrayal of important groups still causing problems for pop culture? The UK has steadily become more diverse over the last few decades, with less of us identifying as ‘White British’ than ever before. As a result, the media and popular culture has had...
