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Exclusive – COP 27’s Decarbonisation Day with Michael Backlund
We spoke to Climate Science president and climate and peace activist Michael Backlund about COP27, decarbonisation, and how young people can get involved in fighting against the climate emergency. Friday of COP27’s first week was officially ‘Decarbonisation Day’, where leaders and attendees will discuss various technologies and campaigns to lower the carbon levels in our atmosphere, as well as examine our transition into a low carbon economy. To get a...
Exclusive – COP27’s Science Day with Ann Makosinski
We spoke to inventor and public speaker Ann Makosinski about science, climate change, and how COP27 can help young people to get their voices heard. We’re back with another exclusive chat with Ann Makosinski, the inventor and public speaker from Canada. In 2013 she won the Google Science Fair with a novel flashlight that uses Peltier tiles to transform human thermal energy into light. She also created the eDrink, a...
What issues will world leaders be focusing on at COP27?
COP27 is kicking off in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and will be continuing for the next two weeks. What will the summit address since COP26, and what should world leaders focus on? We spoke to Youthtopia’s Melati Wijsen to find out. We’re back. It’s another year of COP, this time in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. World leaders will need to discuss pledges, goals, IPCC reports, the ever-growing natural disasters occurring...
Stormzy and Adidas launch #Merky FC to improve football diversity
UK artist Stormzy has announced a new collaboration with Adidas. #Merky FC will be a programme ‘committed to enhancing and protecting diverse representation in the football industry’. Stormzy has just launched a new programme called #Merky FC to boost and protect diversity within the footballing industry, both on and off the pitch. #Merky FC was created in partnership with Adidas and will bring in ten other organisations to widen the...
74% of younger people want to switch jobs to build skills
A new study by Amazon has found that nearly three-quarters of Millennial and Gen Z employees are anticipating quitting their current job in order to build their individual skills elsewhere. Frustrated with your workplace? Wishing you could develop new skills to help in your career? Turns out you’re not alone. A new study released by Amazon has found that 74% of Millennial and Gen Z employees are ‘likely to...
How are brands marketing themselves to Gen Z in 2022?
TikTok, meme Tweets, and online raffles are all being used to appeal to a new generation of digitally native consumers. Here’s a quick rundown of how brands are marketing themselves in 2022. Wondering how to get your business off the ground with Gen Z in 2022? With an energy crisis on the way, international conflict, climate change, political turmoil, and a whole lot more, it can be hard to win...
Study finds Gen Z most apathetic about cybersecurity at work
A new research piece by services firm EY found that while young employees fully understand privacy breaches and potential threats, they largely aren’t fussed. Will businesses need to evolve their practices to cater to changing behaviours? We’re all used to cybersecurity measures by now. You can’t browse the internet for more than a few minutes without being asked about cookies, data collection, privacy settings, and a whole bunch more. Couple...
What should the aviation industry do to appeal to Gen Z?
Generation Z are quickly becoming a major focus in the consumer market. What should aviation companies do to keep up with the demands of an eco-conscious demographic? Thinking of travelling abroad this winter for a much-needed ski season? Planning a holiday in the sun for 2023? Perhaps you’ve already taken to the skies and jetted the globe this year. Whichever camp you fall in, aviation is on the rise. After...
Alex Jones to pay $965 million USD for Sandy Hook defamation
Infowars founder and right-wing conspirator Alex Jones has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion USD in damages to the families of Sandy Hook victims, after years of abuse and harassment from his followers. Right wing conspirator and commentator Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $965 million USD to the families of Sandy Hook victims. The verdict was read out on Wednesday in Waterbury, Connecticut, 20 miles from the...
This new sustainable lamp uses water to generate light
A Colombian designer has collaborated with renewable energy company E-dina and Wunderman Thompson to build a lamp that generates light using salt water. It could help over 800 million people worldwide with little access to electricity. Ever been stuck out in the wilderness without a torch? Phone run out of battery? It’s an inconvenience that can happen to any outdoor enthusiast. A new sustainable lamp could be the answer to...
