Filmmaker Lu Ke arrested for exploiting Malawian children
A Chinese national filmmaker, Lu Ke, has been accused of manipulating Malawian village children into saying racist phrases as personalised greeting videos and selling footage on Chinese sites. Last week, Zambian authorities arrested Chinese national Mr. Lu Ke, who fled Malawi after viral videos of children saying racist phrases emerged...
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Climate NGOs plea for Tesla to pull out of Indonesia nickel drive
Dozens of environmental NGOs have sent a joint letter to Elon Musk pleading with the Tesla chief to pull out of Indonesia’s nickel drive. Citing concerns around water pollution and deforestation, the cohort claim this isn’t the way to accelerate EV adoption. As we approach 2030 climate deadlines, the automobile...
Mercedes becomes first sports outfit to invest in sustainable aviation fuel
Leading Formula 1 team Mercedes has committed a multi-million euro pledge to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel development. The wider sport is aiming for net zero by 2030 and Mercedes wants to play a central role in stemming its current criticism. When it comes to sustainability, Formula 1 and Motorsport in...
Opinion – Why we need to redefine our understanding of ‘the wild’
Why is it important to talk about the differences in opinion on wildlife conservation and preserving the inherent character of natural lands in a world that is under siege by the global capitalist machine? For most readers, particularly for those living in developed or Global North countries, the fear...
Understanding the violent attacks in Central Mali
Over 130 civilians have been killed in the recent massacre in Central Mali, leaving thousands devastated. Mali has witnessed a number of attacks since the beginning of this year. According to the United Nations, the country’s security is worsening, human rights are being violated, and humanitarian aid is needed in...
Chile unveils its proposed new constitution
Intended to replace the charter imposed by Pinochet during his military dictatorship over four decades ago, the new text would be one of the most progressive in the world, enshrining Indigenous rights and putting environmental protection at its core. Chile has unveiled the final draft of a constitution born from...
Why the Kashmiri pandits are fleeing after being reinstated
The Kashmiri pandits were expelled from the disputed territory of Kashmir in the 1990s. Years later, the Indian government launched an employment programme and provided secluded accommodation for them. But in light of increased militancy and targeted attacks, they have been forced to flee once again. Due to the rise of militancy and calls for killings against the pandits in Kashmir in the 1990s, several families had to migrate...
Fossil fuel companies sue governments over climate action
In response to attempts to limit further extraction, foreign oil and gas companies continue to file lawsuits against governments. According to a report by the UK-based social justice organisation Global Justice Now, five major fossil fuel companies, including Rockhopper, TC Energy and Uniper, have filed lawsuits worth over 15 billion EUR in Europe and the United States. An increasingly visible climate emergency and calls on governments to take action have...
Is it harder for women to manage diabetes?
Diabetics are more likely to have complications during pregnancy, irregular menstrual cycles, and less enjoyable sex. Does the condition create an unintentional gender gap? Two months after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, my body finally started to function normally again, and my period came back. But with the return of the monthly cycle came more than just the usual chocolate cravings and episodes of crying. My glucose sensor...
Climate action tracker shows where we are on net zero targets
With so many contributing factors, keeping track of exactly where we are on climate change mitigation is difficult. Thankfully, this new tracker provides accessible infographics on every industry and progress updates on their green objectives. Researching how different industries are doing with their 2050 targets can be an arduous task. Take it from someone who knows all too well. Worse than this is attempting to glean any real clarity on the...
