Black Friday in the age of conscious consumerism
As we approach the end of yet another manic Black Friday weekend, is it time we reevaluated this longstanding tradition of unnecessary spending and started striving to shop more consciously? Walking through London last November, weaving through the hordes of Christmas shoppers and Black Friday bargain hunters, I came across...
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Solar panel bike paths expanded in the Netherlands
The Dutch boast over 35,000km of cycle paths within their home nation. In North Holland, two new cycle paths have been fitted with solar panels, offering a source of clean energy and providing an alternative to car travel. As the world looks to transition to clean and renewable energy, Dutch...
Our playbook guide to deceptive fossil fuel practices: part seven
When it comes to the insidious techniques that the industry is using to undermine climate negotiations and delay progress, there are many. Here, we discuss the way fossil fuel giants control the narrative of ‘climate science’ through funding prestigious universities while simultaneously suppressing climate activism. Here we are, in the...
Our playbook guide to deceptive fossil fuel practices: part six
When it comes to the insidious techniques that the industry is using to greenwash its image, undermine climate negotiations, and delay progress, there are many. This time, we’re examining how fossil fuel companies infiltrate climate policy and decision making. COP28 is almost over. With this year’s climate negotiations drawing to a...
Opinion – We need to ground airlines for greenwashing
A series of airline adverts have been banned for false sustainability claims. It’s a promising step in the right direction. When it comes to pointing global warming’s finger of blame, airlines tend to be first on the receiving end. But having long been criticised for its significant carbon footprint (which accounted...
An in-depth look at the UAE’s ADNOC oil empire
As the world gathers to confront the climate crisis, summit president Sultan Al Jaber’s oil giant casts a shadow of doubt between fossil fuel interests and the imperative for sustainable climate action. COP28 has seen its fair share of controversy – the vast majority of it surrounding Sultan Al Jaber. The...
Carcinogenic ‘forever chemicals’ found in England’s drinking water samples
Toxic forever chemicals, which never break down in the natural environment or the human body, have been found in drinking water supplies in England. Although we typically stray from doomsday-type news on Fridays, the fact that England’s drinking water is confirmed to contain toxic forever chemicals is the kind of information we have to share. A recent report from the UK’s Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has found that hundreds of drinking...
Our playbook guide to deceptive fossil fuel practices: part five
When it comes to the insidious techniques that the industry is using to greenwash its image, undermine climate negotiations, and delay progress, there are many. Here, we break down crisis actors and fake experts. If you’ve been following this series over the last fortnight, you’ll likely have noticed a pattern. The fossil fuel industry is relentless in upholding its big business agenda, even as the climate crisis worsens. Considering both COP28...
Half of all alcohol companies market to Gen Z by using ‘healthy’ buzzwords
Low calorie, low sugar, and gluten-free labels on pre-mixed alcoholic beverages are attempts to lure health-conscious young people into drinking, a research team in Australia says after analysing the labels of 491 different beverages. If your health is declining, the first thing you’ll likely be told to do is to eat and drink healthier. Alcohol, in that case, will likely be off the table as the overwhelming scientific consensus is...
Egypt’s soilless farming revolution is underway
In the arid landscapes of Egypt, where the Nile River has long been the lifeline for agriculture, a groundbreaking agricultural revolution is taking root, soilless farming. In recent years, Egypt has been increasingly thwarted by water scarcity. The Nile, which has been the nation’s primary source of water for agriculture, is being put under growing pressure due to factors such as climate change, population growth, and local pollution. Additionally, the...
