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Outrage as 1,428 dolphins killed in Faroe Islands tradition
A βsuper podβ of dolphins was slaughtered during this yearβs tradition of Grindadrap on the Faroe Islands. It is the largest number of dolphins to be culled in the ritual to date. In a handful of regions around the world, whaling is still considered an acceptable practice. One of these places is the Faroe Islands, located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Here, the slaughter of whales and dolphins is part of...
Leaked report shows Instagram knows it damages mental health
An internal presentation outlining two years of research on the psychological effects of Instagram has been leaked. The reports conflict with company representativeβs public narratives of the platform. By now, weβre all aware of the potentially negative consequences of social media use, whether that knowledge was obtained through our own personal afflictions, or endless news stories and academic reports on the subject. The only people who are totally unwilling to admit...
Why this year’s MET Gala was the most progressive yet
The return of the most experimental fashion event of the year gave us more than just outfits to talk about. Letβs face it, the world is changing at a rapid pace. So much so that even the biggest event in fashion is not exempt from displays of social and political activism. For those who were generally confused about this yearβs Met Gala styles (itβs been perceived as one of the least...
Adidasβs ex-brand chief launches fully sustainable streetwear
The man behind adidasβ success is starting a new environmentally conscious clothing concept that hopes to rival streetwear juggernauts Yeezy and Supreme. You arenβt wrong in thinking that the luxury street style market is oversaturated, but when it comes to shopping sustainably for big name brands, you may be surprised to find that the options become incredibly limited. Looking to change that is Eric Liedtke, who has worked for adidas since...
American Express kickstarts ByBlack with support from Issa Rae
ByBlack is the first national business certification program exclusively for Black-owned businesses. The billion-dollar scheme offers opportunities for young entrepreneurs to expand beyond in-house sales. Online platforms like Etsy and Instagram have been essential tools for young business owners to independently launch their products and services, but growing a business venture beyond the early stages can be an expensive and tricky process. In particular, the Black community in America faces a...
Heron Preston meets Mercedes Benz for upcycled streetwear collection
Paying homage to 40 years of the airbagβs patent, Heron Preston has teamed up with one luxury car brand to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in fashion. It goes without saying that stepping out of a luxury car looks better when youβre dressed head to toe in an equally drippy, designer outfit to match β just ask Kylie Jenner next time you see her. But what if I told...
Abandoned tents from UK festivals to be sent to refugees
Apparently eco-awareness goes out the window in the aftermath of a weekend festival. Luckily, charities are repurposing discarded camping gear for a greater cause. While many can relate to the feeling of exhaustion from dancing and indulging in extracurricular activities all weekend, thereβs no excuse for leaving festival locations in a complete mess. This was the case when a combined total of 180,000 people attended Reading and Leeds Festival last weekend....
Oysters become a lifeline in the face of rising sea levels
An unlikely ecological saviour, one mollusc has the potential to help save us from rising seas - but only if we work at reforesting them in places where they once thrived. One odd but delectable brunch-time staple is now viewed as a key tool of defence against the effects of climate change. Thatβs right - oysters, with their rock-like shells and cluster-growing formations, could be essential in protecting coastal towns and...
Doctors in Belgium prescribe museum visits to manage stress
Access to museums and art galleries are being prescribed in one European nation to combat increased mental stresses caused by the pandemic. Whether or not your pandemic-related stress has dissipated during this βsummer of freedomβ, itβs impossible to forget the feelings of impending doom that periodically emerged as we journeyed through the last two years. In a study of over 3,000 people in the UK, at least 64 percent had symptoms...
National Lottery sponsors climate action projects with Β£2.5m funding boost
βTogether for Our Planetβ will offer grants to initiatives that foster community-level action tackling the climate crisis. Independent billionaires might still be occupied with advancing carbon-emitting space travel, but there are some wealthy companies offering support to organisations that are working to make our home planet a better place. One of the most recent announcements of this kind came from The National Lottery. This week, it announced a new scheme called...
