Ferdinand Marcos Jr wins Philippines’ presidential elections
With over 98% of the votes counted, Ferdinand Marcos Jr is on track to win the Philippines Presidential elections, having secured more than double the votes of his opponent Leni Robredo. Securing over 31 million votes in this year’s elections, Ferdinand Marcos has defeated his liberal rival Leni Robredo...
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Gucci to protect the reproductive rights of its US employees
As the future of reproductive rights grows ever more uncertain in America, Gucci has stepped up to ensure its employees will continue to have access to the care they need. Earlier this month, a Supreme Court document alluding to the abolition of the Roe v Wade bill was leaked to...
Sea ice worryingly falls to record lows in the Antarctic Ocean
Preliminary data from satellites reveals Antarctica’s levels of sea ice have dropped to their lowest level in 40 years, when the first ever measurements were taken. What would hump day be at this point without a depressing dose of climate change news? This week, scientists have discovered that there is now...
Funding needs for climate disasters rise ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years
As extreme climate weather events become more common and severe, the need for funding is constantly on the rise – specifically, by 800% in the last 20 years. As of today, around just half of the overall economic cost has been met. Right now, diplomats from the economically richest nations...
Report reveals tobacco’s ‘devastating’ ecological impact
It’s common knowledge that smoking kills a ridiculous amount of people every year – eight million, to be exact. What we hear far less about, however, is the tobacco industry’s ‘devastating’ impact on the planet. If the inevitability of lung disease and emphysema aren’t high enough stakes to convince you...
Opinion – Companies must overhaul wasteful return policies
The environmental cost of company returns is frankly massive. Up to a quarter of such items end up in landfill, simultaneously hindering profits and the planet. Here’s why it doesn’t have to be this way. What do you do when those new Yeezy crocs come out the box a tad...
Here’s why Sri Lanka’s economy is in crisis
At present, Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. They have defaulted on all foreign debt and are facing a severe shortage of essential food items and fuel. This coupled with frequent power blackouts has caused mass public unrest. In the past couple of months, Sri Lanka has witnessed everything from rapid inflation to 12-hour-long power cuts to even people dying whilst...
Global displaced population passes 100m for first time
The UN refugee agency regrettably states that the global population of forcibly displaced people has passed 100m for the first time. This ‘staggering milestone’ calls for urgent action to address the underlying causes. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sealed it, at least 14m people have been pushed from their homes bringing the global total of forcibly displaced people to over 100m. This marks the first time that this disconcerting number has...
Why is a drop in female LGBTQIA+ clubs concerning?
Queer nightlife spaces have consistently been at the heart of the LGBTQIA+ community. However, narratives of misogyny and the dramatic decrease in the number of lesbian bars force us to ask - who has the right to take up space in a queer venue? Modern queer culture is a wonderful thing. It’s more diverse, more inclusive, and more outspoken than ever before. We’re seeing queer representation on prime time TV...
Gen-Z could become homeowners before most Millennials
While Millennials are busy complaining that they’ll never become homeowners, Gen-Z is taking the necessary steps to ensure they will be - even if that comes with risk. Have you taken a look at the housing market recently? From the perspective of a young professional (and depending on where you live), it might seem impossible that you could ever afford to put a deposit down on a house without splitting the...
