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Paris Olympics to seat thousands of spectators on recycled chairs
The Paris 2024 Olympics has set out to use its moment on the world’s stage to promote sustainability. Part of its multi-step effort to do so involves seating 11,000 spectators in chairs made from recycled plastic material. The Olympic Games are often regarded as a spectacular celebration of human ability, watched by millions around the world. But throughout the last decade, the event has borne the brunt of great scrutiny...
Could white paint help Barcelona cope with frequent heatwaves?
Spain is warming at a faster rate than any other European country. In an effort to protect city-dwellers from worsening heatwaves, the Spanish government is considering painting Barcelona’s iconic buildings white. Barcelona’s cityscape has long been hailed by urban planners and architectural novices for its practical design and abundant natural features. But climate scientists are warning that current efforts to expand local green spaces won’t be enough to keep the...
Study finds milk or egg present in one third of vegan products
New analysis conducted by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has found that one in three meat substitutes labelled as a vegan product contains animal-derived ingredients, more specifically, milk and egg. With so many plant-based brands popping up in grocery stores globally, it has never been easier to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Or so we thought. New research conducted by the UK’s Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has found that one...
Average global temperature records were broken twice this week
Data collected by the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction has shown that this week has had the world’s hottest days on record. Scientists predict the record will be broken again this year. Are you feeling the heat? According to satellite data, global observations, and computer simulations analysed by the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction, this week has marked Earth’s hottest days ever. On Monday, the average global temperature sat at...
UK launches first eco-friendly water cremation facilities
Later this year, water cremation services will become widely available in the UK. The goal is to offer a more environmentally friendly method of dying, where traditional burials and fire cremation fall short. How does it work? We’ve all heard about ways to ‘live sustainability,’ but what about dying sustainably? It may be a morbid topic, but even in death, our environmental impact continues to grow. At present, most countries’...
Why ‘beige flags’ have entered the Internet’s dating vocabulary
It’s not a red flag and it’s not a green flag. What does the newly popular term ‘beige flag’ mean regarding our personal relationships and why is it causing an online debate? Red flags and green flags have been discussed in dating spheres, friendship groups, and even the workplace for the better part of a decade. We know red flags generally manifest as social faux pas and potentially unforgivable acts, such...
Will Elon’s latest restrictive rules mark the end of Twitter?
In attempts to ‘address extreme levels of data scraping & system manipulation,’ Twitter boss Elon Musk has placed new limits on the number of tweets users can view in a single day. Outrage has ensued and #TwitterIsDead is trending globally. From the moment Elon Musk took over Twitter, its users have consistently wondered when the end of the platform would finally arrive. Paid subscriptions for Twitter Blue, random interface changes, and...
How changing social views are ending whaling practices globally
With many whale species now critically endangered, most people believe it is wrong to hunt and kill them. Even in Northern Europe, where whaling industries have thrived for centuries, pressure is mounting to end the practice for good. Iceland has become the latest country to suspend its whaling season amidst increased criticism of the industry. The country’s summer whaling season typically takes place from mid-June to mid-September, with legal hunting quotas...
Rihanna calls on global financial leaders to commit to climate finance
Tweeting the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and World Bank chief Ajay Banga, the Bajan superstar has requested the world’s financial leaders to ‘make bold commitments to finance and debt reforms.’ Rihanna has never been one to hold back. This time, she’s publicly calling out the world’s biggest leaders in finance and asking them to join her in making bold commitments to finance and debt reforms. On Monday, Rihanna direct mentioned both...
Search continues for missing submersible as rescue window narrows
Multiple search and rescue missions for a lost submersible with five people on board continue. With its oxygen supplies expected to run out by tomorrow morning, teams are fighting against the odds to locate it. A submersible vessel with five people on board has gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean. It was destined for an exploratory visit to the famous Titanic shipwreck site but lost contact with its mothership around...
