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You decide – should we still be supporting Kanye West?
As Kanye’s upcoming album DONDA faces inevitable delays and he rents out a room in the Mercedes-Benz stadium for over $1 million USD a day, should we still be backing him as an artist and public figure? Kanye West – producer, fashion designer, artist – has been causing a buzz the last few weeks as the world waits for his latest album, DONDA. Though it was first promised to be...
Beyond Meat CEO backs proposed meat consumption tax
A tax on meat could encourage the public to cut back on animal products in their diets, though it wouldn’t be without complications and difficulties. Remember when the UK government decided to introduce a sugar drinks tax to push consumers toward healthier diets? It seems a similar tactic could be in the works for meat products, and Beyond Meat boss Ethan Brown is all for it. Speaking to the BBC,...
What should we expect from COP26?
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, is taking place in late October and early November. Here’s what you need to know. Forget Glastonbury, Coachella, or even the Olympics, everyone knows what the biggest event of the year is - COP26. It may be less flashy than the world’s major music and sports festivals, but the 2021 United Nations Climate Chance Conference is a very big deal. COP26...
Earth Overshoot Day continues to be earlier every year
Every year there is a specific day where humanity’s demand for Earth’s resources exceeds the amount that can be regenerated within twelve months. It continues to be earlier every year. Ever heard of Earth Overshoot Day? It is a day every year where our use of natural resources exceeds the amount our planet can regenerate for that year. Beyond that point, we’re overusing and excessively consuming to the point where Earth...
This lake in Argentina has turned bright pink
A lagoon in Argentina’s southern Patagonia region has turned an alarming pink colour, reportedly due to pollution caused by a chemical intended to preserve prawns. Forget the Red Sea, it’s all about the pink sea these days. At least, that’s the current situation in Argentina, where an entire lagoon has turned a bright pink colour - though it’s not for any uplifting reason. This isn’t some publicity stunt, sadly. The bizarre...
First human flight for Bezos’ Blue Origin a success
Jeff Bezos was on board the first human flight for his space company Blue Origin today, which reached higher altitudes than Richard Branson’s efforts just last week. I wonder if CEO entrepreneur Jeff Bezos ever envisioned himself being launched into the heavens via a rocket built by his own private company when he founded Amazon all those years ago. That’s exactly what happened today, though, as Blue Origin launched its...
Frito-Lay workers go on strike in Kansas
Employees at a Frito-Lay factory in Kansas have gone on strike as a result of terrible working conditions, made worse by the pandemic. Factory workers for American crisp company Frito-Lay are currently on strike in Kansas as a result of excessive overtime, a lack of staff care, and poor working conditions. Speaking to VICE, long-time employees say they are routinely forced to work twelve-hour shifts, seven days a week,...
Opinion – ‘Block19’ proves we need gun reform
US gun company Culper Precision has created a pistol that looks like it’s made out of LEGO. Unsurprisingly, it has caused outrage and upset. I’m sure you’ve noticed the giant article headline image above. Looks a whole lot like something from a six-year-old’s toy box, right? Despite the colourful and somewhat playful appearance of the new ‘Block19’, it is in fact a very real firearm that was - until recently...
New Spotify report says streaming improves Gen Z wellbeing
87% of millennials and 77% of Gen Z say they use audio to reduce stress levels and four in five say they view streaming as a ‘mental health resource’. Ever had a bad day and turned to your favourite album or podcast as a coping mechanism? Do you obsess over one particular album to get you through periods of anxiety or boredom? If you too listen to Tickets To My...
Gatekeeper drops new issue on ‘indispensable’ art jobs
The Gen Z magazine has launched its second issue highlighting the many types of jobs and creative roles that exist within the arts, and how vital they are for the industry. Consider yourself an arts connoisseur? A fan of all things creative? You may want to check out a new magazine called Gatekeeper, founded by two Gen Z arts students last year, that highlights a variety of artists and movements...
