Honduras lifts ban on emergency contraception pill
In a major win for reproductive rights, Honduras’ first female president has just lifted the country’s near-total ban on the morning-after pill. Last November, President Xiomara Castro relaxed Honduras’ complete prohibition- the only country in the world with a blanket ban- however only in cases of rape. The executive order was...
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How will London look in 2050?
As the climate is thrown into flux, London could be an adaptive utopia. Or, it could be a site of catastrophe. In 2050, London winters will be wetter, summers will be drier, and everything will be hotter. The city’s population is set to grow to 11 million. There will...
Bermuda is on a mission to expand its marine conservation laws
Through consultation with residents and local fishermen, Bermuda is looking to expand its ocean conservation efforts. Named The Blue Prosperity Plan, the project will attract global investors to its Blue Economic Zone in exchange for protecting its vibrant marine habitats. The island of Bermuda is often referred to as the...
What you should know about F1’s environmental impact
Many around the world love the thrill that comes with Formula 1. However, its environmental impact should keep you on the edge of your seat as much as any racing. With a rich history dating back to the 1950s, Formula 1 (F1) is one of the world’s most prestigious...
Exclusive – Isaias Hernandez sees climate justice as multifaceted
The Gen Z environmental educator, who goes by ‘queerbrownvegan’ on social media, is committed to guaranteeing that the links between the disparate issues feeding into our ecological emergency are well understood. We spoke to him about why centring identity, race, and indigeneity in the conversation is decidedly necessary for...
Colombia was the deadliest country in the world for activists last year
Almost half of all human rights defenders murdered in 2022 were from the Latin American nation, accounting for 186 killings – or 46% – of the global total registered during that period. Last year was the deadliest on record for human rights activists in Colombia. According to a new report by...
Growing concern in Seychelles over heroin abuse
Heroin abuse is causing widespread concern in Seychelles. Due to high unemployment and limited opportunities for young people, drug use is on the rise. Seychelles is the least populated sovereign African country with only 99,000 citizens, half of which are below 25 years old. Despite its low population, it has the highest per capita rate of heroin abuse in the world according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and...
Cows in the UK could be given ‘methane blockers’ to cut emissions
As part of the British government’s net-zero plans, farmers will be forced to give livestock cattle feeds containing flatulence suppressants in an attempt to reduce their digestive gas. Methane is a colourless and odourless gas expelled by cattle which is approximately 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide when it comes to warming the planet. The second-largest cause of global heating, livestock contribute an estimated 32% of emissions generated from human...
How gang violence is upending Haitian lives
The rise of gang activity has brought the country to a halt, as locals seek homegrown ways to regain agency. A deepening political crisis is currently gripping Haiti and the international community is paying little attention. Rising gang activity has kept Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in rigid captivity. Few locals have access to food, water, or healthcare. As gang activity spreads to more rural areas, farming and food production are also...
Taliban closes women’s beauty parlours in Afghanistan
In the latest reduction of access to public spaces for Afghan women, one of the last remaining refuges they have left has been declared un-Islamic by the Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. In 2021, the world watched in horror as the Taliban, taking advantage of America’s withdrawal from the region, seized power in Afghanistan. Triggering concerns that this would signify the country’s return to its repressive past,...
