Could white hydrogen discovery fast-track global shift to clean energy?
While billions have been poured into manufacturing hydrogen the dirty way, experts in Canada found what was once thought to be impossible: a steady stream of white hydrogen. Last year, thanks to a surge in solar panel installations, the world raved about how renewables overtook coal to become one of...
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One month later: what local elections tell us about Britain
A month ago, local election results dominated UK political headlines. Reform UK celebrated historic gains, Liberal Democrats became a fan favourite, and Greens climbed up the ladder. Now that maps have stopped changing colour and victory speeches are over, the dust has finally settled and perhaps the most interesting question...
Hundreds were arrested following the Champions League final
French authorities arrested over 400 people due to clashes between football fans following the Champions League final. More than 400 arrests were made across France following Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s victory over Arsenal on Saturday evening, with clashes erupting between fans and police in Paris and other cities. Vehicles were...
A Gen Z love letter to the tiny ‘tini
A diminishing appetite for booze has ushered in a new, downsized, era for the cocktail. It’s been reported for some time now that young people are drinking less. Our parent’s generation were privy to the 80s cocktail goldrush, whetted with Piña Coladas and Blue Lagoons. And millennials have held up...
Gabon shutting off social media for under 16s isn’t a progressive move
In recent months, the option of freely using the internet has become increasingly difficult to achieve in Gabon as a result of new digital regulations. Under 16s are now prohibited from creating personal accounts. During the past year, the internet has seen increasingly strict limitations and restrictions. The initial temporary...
What the rise of UK shoplifting says about the nation’s economy
New reports show rural areas and independent businesses across the country are being targeted. Britain’s shoplifting crisis is no longer limited to city-centre supermarkets or high street convenience stores. Increasingly, it has spread into rural areas, affecting farm shops, independent retailers and small family-run businesses. New research from commercial insurer NFU...
The UK’s smoking ban already feels out of date
Britain’s ‘smoke-free generation’ law may save lives, but it also reveals a government legislating for habits young people have largely grown out of. The British government has hailed its generational smoking ban as a landmark public health intervention. Anyone born after 1st January 2009 will never legally be able to buy cigarettes in the UK, theoretically creating a ‘smoke-free generation’ that will phase tobacco out of British life forever. It’s...
New Zealand shields corporate polluters by banning climate lawsuits
In a major blow to climate action, the nation’s Justice Minister announced a legislation to ban citizens from suing companies for climate change damage. In 2016, the Paris Climate Agreement was signed, marking a landmark moment in global cooperation on climate change. Yet, a decade later, the agreement appears to have little real impact around the world. A strong example of inadequate climate action is currently unfolding in New Zealand, where...
Anger towards migrants is reaching crisis point in South Africa
South Africa is regarded as the land of opportunities on the continent, but at this time, there is fear of settling within its borders for African migrants. In townships and inner-city neighbourhoods, African migrants are once again becoming targets. Caught in a cycle of violence, exclusion, and suspicion, this crisis evokes a familiar sense of unresolved conflict. However, this time around, it goes deeper than mere politics. It’s...
New study says most UK millionaires happy to pay more tax
Research has found that most rich people in the UK would be happy to fund public services and pay more income tax, softening fears that millionaires could leave the country due to financial pressures. It seems as though millionaires in the UK might be more open to higher taxes than previously thought, at least according to new research. A survey was conducted on behalf of Patriotic Millionaires UK, a network...
