Whatβs sun blocking and why are scientists warning against it?
The controversial technology, which is intended to limit the effects of climate change by reflecting sunlight back into space, might not be such a great idea after all. As we know, hundreds of the worldβs leading climate scientists expect our planet to breach the internationally agreed 1.5C threshold by 2027...
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The hidden struggle of gay men in urban areas across India
In the shadows of Indiaβs cities, a pervasive crisis of violence continues to plague gay and bisexual men, revealing deep-rooted prejudice that persists despite legal progress. In bustling metropolitan centres throughout India, a disturbing narrative of violence against gay and bisexual men is unfolding, challenging the nationβs progressive legal...
When consumer choices become political statements
In a world increasingly divided by complex geopolitical tensions, consumers are showing solidarity with humanitarian causes by challenging multinational corporations. Last month, Gaza Cola β the beverage βwith a message and a missionβ β took off in the UK. The popularity of this βapartheid-freeβ alternative to boycotted brands among pro-Palestine supporters...
Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
The human rights organisation has alleged that Israelβs war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip constitutes the crime of genocide under international law. This morning, December 5th, Amnesty International released a report titled, 'You Feel Like You Are Subhuman': Israelβs Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza. It contains months of research, extensive...
Why are ecosystems in west India vanishing?
As developers commodify pristine landscapes to meet the growing demand for luxury coastal living in Goa, the state faces an environmental reckoning that threatens not only its natural heritage, but the survival of its delicate ecological balance. Long celebrated for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, the picturesque coastal state...
Lebanonβs humanitarian crisis has highlighted womenβs resilience
In the shadow of ongoing conflict, the women of Lebanon stand as pillars of strength, navigating a landscape of destruction, displacement, and persistent systemic challenges that threaten to erase their voices and identities. The current crisis in Lebanon is more than just a humanitarian emergency β it is a profound...
Will the UKβs new spiking laws be effective?
Seeking to ensure the safety of women and girls in Britain, the government is cracking down on this growing epidemic. With gender-based violence almost at a breaking point, however, the pledge must be matched with systemic change if itβs to make a tangible difference. Itβs common knowledge that gender-based violence (VAWG) is an ever-worsening issue throughout the UK and that local authorities arenβt doing nearly enough to...
Birth rates are plummeting worldwide
Threatening economic stability, social structures, and the very future of humanity, governments across the globe are desperately intervening to prevent further population decline. The world is witnessing an unprecedented demographic transformation. Countries once concerned about overpopulation are now frantically seeking ways to encourage reproduction, with approaches ranging from creative incentives to deeply controversial and invasive proposals that challenge human rights and personal autonomy. In Japan, especially, the situation has reached a disturbing...
The global financial deadlock at COP29 must be confronted
As the world teeters on the brink of a climate catastrophe, the stakes at COP29 have never been higher and leaders must reckon with the urgency of implementing tangible action. For decades, international climate conferences have been long on rhetoric and short on meaningful action. The current negotiations in Baku have highlighted a stark divide between developing nations and emerging economies requiring $1.3 trillion annually in climate...
More than one in three tree species at risk of extinction
An alarming new assessment has revealed that the number of threatened trees now outweighs all threatened birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians put together. According to the IUCNβs Red List of Threatened Species, a third of the worldβs trees are now at risk of extinction. This number is more than double that of all threatened birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians combined and has experts seriously concerned about what it means for the...
