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COP26: Which banks are still funding fossil fuels?
In an age of greenwashing and disingenuous sustainability marketing, which banks are genuinely helping out against climate change and which are still funding fossil fuels? Well, we’re finally here – COP26 is underway in Glasgow as world leaders discuss climate change initiatives and pledge big money to curb emissions over the next ten years. The UK government has announced today that hundreds of the world’s biggest banks and pension funds...
Squid Game crypto currency scam shows the pitfalls of investing
A digital token based on the hit Netflix show Squid Game has lost 99.9% of its value overnight in a move experts are calling a ‘scam’. It is an example of the potential dangers of digital investment, which continues to grow in popularity with Gen Z. I’m sure that you’ve watched the hit Netflix series Squid Game by now, a fictional drama that sees 600 financially desperate people compete against...
London tests ‘chill-out carriages’ to combat work anxiety
New ‘chill-out carriages’ have been introduced on twelve DLR trains in east London, offering spaces for commuters to calm down during intense periods of work related stress. Nearly two years into the pandemic, many workplaces have slowly re-introduced staff to regular commuting and office hours. As our tubes and motorways fill up once more with the congested stress of hurried employees, work anxiety and stress has steadily risen alongside...
Twelve social media accounts to follow ahead of COP 26
Looking to get clued up on all things COP 26 ahead of the big event in Glasgow? Here are a selection of accounts worth following to stay in the loop over the next few weeks. Forget Glastonbury, Coachella, or any other high-profile event that might be in your calendar. The year’s biggest talking point for anyone remotely concerned about the environment is COP 26, a pivotal summit in Glasgow to...
Jeff Bezos unveils ‘space business park’ Orbital Reef
The International Space Station may soon have commercial competition, as Jeff Bezos announces plans for a ‘space business park’ launched by his company Blue Origin. Following his successful rocket launch earlier this year, Jeff Bezos’ space tourism company Blue Origin has announced plans to create and launch a space station. This one will be notably different NASA’s International Space Station, however, as it will run primarily for commercial and business reasons,...
Donald Trump to launch new social media platform ‘Truth Social’
After being banned from both Twitter and Facebook, Trump has announced he will be launching his own platform called ‘Truth Social’. Could it become a success? Former US president Donald Trump has announced he will be releasing a new social media platform called ‘Truth Social’ early next year. In a statement, Trump said that he intended to rival other big tech companies for news on current affairs, including mainstream platforms that...
Designer Joe Doucet creates new wind power wall
Artist and designer Joe Doucet has invented a spinning, gridded wall that could harness wind power without needing giant turbines and large spaces for farms. When someone mentions ‘wind power’, most of us think of massive white turbines in the rural countryside that require a ton of farmland. They’ve become a huge success in the pursuit of clean energy. Wind power is one of the most popular sources of renewable energy...
Exxon is greenwashing on its zero emission pledges
Oil company Exxon has committed to reaching ‘zero emissions’ by 2050, but this does not include any caused by burning its products and only counts in-house ‘operations’. It’s the latest example of big business greenwashing for public favour. Exxon is one of the world’s leading gas and oil companies – alongside Shell and BP - and is responsible for a huge chunk of our yearly carbon emissions. It has faced...
You decide – is Coldplay’s ‘sustainable tour’ eco-friendly or greenwashing?
Coldplay once vowed to only return to touring once it became a carbon neutral practice. Though it has been unable to stay true to this goal, the band says its latest tour will be significantly more eco-friendly than past efforts. Should others take note? As the world slowly recovers from the pandemic, bands both large and small are finally able to start touring again. This is obviously great news...
What are the biggest achievements from previous COPs?
With COP26 about to begin, it’s worth reminiscing over the biggest and best achievements of the initiative so far. There’s plenty to shout about. I’m sure that you’ve probably heard of COP 26 by now, the latest climate change summit between major world leaders set to take place from the end of October into November. It’s a long running event that usually takes place annually – though we’ve had...
