Niger’s coup garners support from students
In a surprising turn of events, Niger witnessed a coup led by a group of military officers, which has surprisingly gained widespread support from students who have taken to the streets in solidarity. The coup, which took place late July, has thrown the country into a state of uncertainty,...
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Cheaper flights trump greener railways in Europe
A new study has found that – on average – a flight is cheaper than a train journey in Europe. Here’s what that means for the climate crisis. If you live in Britain, you’re well aware of the daylight robbery that is rail travel. Travelcards aside, you’re likely to drop...
Anger is the most powerful emotion for driving climate action
A recent study, which asked over 2,000 Norwegian adults how they felt about the climate crisis, found the link to activism was seven times stronger for anger than it is for hope. If, during the last few years, you’ve experienced an overwhelming sense of anger regarding the current state of...
Scientists turn dead flies into biodegradable plastic
According to new research, the hard shells of insects – an abundant resource that otherwise goes to waste – can be used to engineer a type of eco-friendly material which is circular and doesn’t persist in the environment. Plastic pollution is a huge problem. With 30 million metric tonnes of the stuff being...
Dorset barge set to house asylum-seekers divides the public
The UK’s plan to house asylum seekers on a barge in Dorset has sparked a debate about the human rights of migrants. While the government has proposed it as a positive and temporary solution, others believe it could leave those housed there worse off. The UK’s plan to use a...
Australian government to invest $200m into women’s sports
Following the Matildas’ World Cup performance, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new funding package to improve facilities and equipment country-wide. This weekend, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a 200 million AUD (just over 100 million GBP) boost for women’s sports following the Matildas’ history-making run at...
South Africa leads in global unemployment crisis
A South Africa report by the UN reveals a disconcerting national unemployment rate that persistently hovers above 30%. Gen Z in particular have an unemployment rate exceeding 60%. South Africa is grappling with a deep-rooted unemployment crisis. The United Nations recently released a report that paints a somber picture, revealing that more than half of South African Gen Zers are not employed. One leading factor is a struggling economy, marked by...
What’s happening to Antarctic sea ice?
It’s winter in the Southern Hemisphere, when sea ice typically forms around Antarctica. This year, however, that growth has been stunted, hitting a record low by a wide margin. It’s deep winter in Antarctica, the time of year that the continent is shrouded in darkness and surrounded by millions of square miles of frozen ocean. According to a recent study, however, there is significantly less sea ice in...
Spain harnesses the power of horses to tackle uncontrollable wildfires
Free-roaming horses might seem like unlikely aides in the face of such a challenging foe, but ecologists believe they have a critical role to play in mitigating future wildfire risks. Thousands are currently trapped in an inferno that’s gripping the Mediterranean. This is expected to last for weeks as global temperatures soar and records continue to break. In Spain, which has been sweltering since early July in highs of 45°C, wildfires have...
Italy is removing LGBTQIA+ parents from birth certificates
It’s one of many crackdowns on the queer community since far-right prime minister Giorgia Meloni came to power. Italy is often seen as the land of love. Breathtaking seascapes, decadent food, and an intoxicating language have earned it this status of romantic mecca. But the country’s government seems to be hell-bent on betraying love left right and centre. That is, queer love. Italy has begun removing the names of non-biological gay mothers...
