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Climate change is affecting human brain function

Climate change is affecting human brain function

Though we’ve known for a while that environmental factors can alter the way our brains function, researchers have only just begun to examine the links between climate change and neuroscience. Since the 1940s, scientists have known from conducting studies on mice that changing environmental factors can profoundly impact the development and plasticity of the brain. More recently, due to the exacerbation of the climate crisis and the threat to our...

By London, UK
The escalating threat of deep sea mining

The escalating threat of deep sea mining

A recent study using jellyfish unmasks the danger that looms behind the deep-sea mining industry, emphasising the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and sustainable practices. Located deep within the seabeds of the vast oceans are metallic nodules that have piqued the interest of many countries. The minerals contained within these deposits are driving deep-sea mining, a burgeoning industry which views such minerals as the lifeblood of the energy sector. The practice...

By Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia
Richest 1% emit as much pollution as two-thirds of humanity

Richest 1% emit as much pollution as two-thirds of humanity

According to a recent report on climate inequality conducted by Oxfam, the planet-heating carbon emissions generated by the world’s wealthiest surged to 5.9 billion tonnes in 2019 – enough to cause 1.3 million excess deaths due to extreme heat. The richest 1% of humanity are responsible for around the same percentage of global carbon emissions as the 5 billion people who represent the 66% poorest, with dire consequences for...

By London, UK
Zimbabwe declares state of emergency as cholera outbreak worsens

Zimbabwe declares state of emergency as cholera outbreak worsens

In response to a rapidly escalating cholera outbreak, the government of Zimbabwe has declared a state of emergency, acknowledging the severity of the crisis that has claimed lives and left thousands grappling with the debilitating effects of the waterborne disease. Cholera, a highly contagious bacterial infection spread through contaminated water and food, has overwhelmed Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, posing a significant threat to public health. The outbreak, which was initially reported...

By Nairobi, Kenya