Latest Stories from Jessica
Which of our favourite foods could disappear in a warmer world?
The climate crisis poses risks to all living beings on Earth, including the plants and animals we choose to feed ourselves with. Which of our favourite ingredients could disappear from menus in a warmer world? When thinking about what life might be like warmer world, we tend to focus on the immediate dangers to vulnerable communities, endangered wildlife, and natural landscapes. These factors are of immense importance as they impact our...
a love letter
to bristol Thereβs a funny kind of feeling that comes with returning to a place you once lived. I experienced it when walking along the streets of Bristol this weekend, hit by a wave of sentimentality for the city where I spent my university years. It felt like coming home. Strolling through the city centre, I noticed how much β and how little β has changed. I climbed Park Streetβs steep...
What sparked the violent clashes in Amsterdam?
Residents of Amsterdam witnessed violence erupting on their streets as clashes broke out between Israeli visitors and local pro-Palestine supporters. Β Yesterday evening, violence broke out on the streets of Amsterdam following a Europa League match between the local team Ajax and Israelβs Macaabi Tel Aviv. It is understood that the clashes erupted between visiting Israelis and local pro-Palestinian supporters. Police have confirmed that 5 people have been taken to...
smoking kills + pop-up thrills
are cigarettes back? Ello chaps! π₯Έ Weβre back again with another newsletter, one Iβm feeling super good about. This one feels spicier than usual, well-seasoned one might say, and chock full of interesting reads that I know youβll find worthwhile. That said, weβre covering a lot of ground, including cigarette smokingβs revival and some decent advice on approaching the (tough) decision to have children. Weβre also exploring the hectic US election, the...
Space travel might be worse for human health than scientists thought
New research by a British non-profit suggests that the health consequences of being in space may be more serious than originally believed. As far as suitable environments go, space in pretty uninhabitable. Not only does it lack oxygen, but the atmosphere is either far too hot or far too cold for humans to survive in without help from special suits and space stations. Even when provided these forms of protection, astronauts...
Tiny urban forests are having a hugely positive impact
With one in three people in England lacking access to nature-rich spaces, this micro-foresting method is being deployed to change that. Β Have you heard of the Miyawaki foresting method? Itβs a Japanese-style tree-planting technique that involves placing a strategically diverse group of native woodland trees within a small area of land. The goal is to choose species that will work together in harmony, growing over time into a bustling micro-forest. Growing...
selfish shoppers + swarvoski crystals
shine bright like a diamante Hey BOO! Itβs Halloween week and I donβt know whatβs scarier β the lack of fancy dress costumes in London, the hot mess that is the upcoming US election, or the fact that Artificial Intelligence is permeating literally every corner of our lives lately. Weβre covering the downsides of AI in Spotify and on Medium, exploring Swarovskiβs reason for summoning Ariana Grande in its latest campaign, and...
Is ‘little treat’ culture sabotaging your financial future?
Coping with the stressors of everyday life isn't easy, but is rewarding ourselves with a little treat anytime we complete a task really necessary? In recent years, a tantalising trend has taken hold of the internet. It's been celebrated on TikTok, showcased in memes, and glorified in comfortingly relatable social media posts. I'm talking about βlittle treatβ culture, whose message is simple: go on, buy yourself a little something nice! Perhaps a...
Could the UKβs disposable vape ban fuel a new black market?
The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in the UK from June 1st of next year. But this new legislation does not prohibit imports of the devices, raising concerns about a potential black market for vapes emerging across the country. Disposable vapes are not just an environment nightmare, they are a long-term threat to public health. As of 2024, around 5.6 million adults in the UK vape, which...
Opinion β the United Nations is powerless in a globalised world
Growing up, we believed that the UN was a mighty force formed to protect our universal human rights above all. Based on recent global events, many feel that the organisation is becoming powerless. The United Nations, founded in the aftermath of World War II, was designed to prevent future conflicts and foster global cooperation. Despite its great successes in ending conflicts, maintaining peace, and providing aid across the world, the organisationβs...
