Decade-long study shows conservation efforts are succeeding
A study published in the journal Science has revealed numerous success stories from conservation groups around the world. With so many negative news stories regarding the state of our planet swirling around, it’s easy to believe that decades of reckless human activity are causing the survival of our natural world...
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Understanding the sugar scandal in Nestlé’s baby food
Nestlé has found itself embroiled in a controversy surrounding the sugar content in its baby food products sold in lower and lower-middle income countries, including India. A recent investigation has uncovered a disturbing practice of adding sugar to infant cereals and milk, while keeping the products sugar-free in Nestlé's...
The black market for greenhouse gases is thriving
Hydrofluorocarbons are supposed to be dying out under the terms of a global treaty. The compounds represent a major threat to our climate, but remain in hot demand for shady businesses unwilling to change. No, this isn’t leftist propaganda. Greenhouse gas emissions are technically being sold on the black market....
Explaining the ongoing protests at US universities
Students across the United States are calling for their universities to divest in firms that benefit from Israel’s occupation and war on Gaza. The movement has sparked questions about student safety and free speech during an especially politically charged time. Protests against the war in Gaza erupted on Columbia University's...
Italy bill allows pro-life activists to enter abortion clinics
Described as a regression to ‘medieval times,’ Italy's latest ruling exacerbates already challenging access to abortion and fuels the right-wing government's agenda to restrict abortions in the country. Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni recently passed legislation allowing anti-abortion activists and organisations to enter abortion clinics. The move is part of the...
WHO approves new cholera vaccine
In a significant stride toward combating one of the world's most prevalent yet preventable diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a new cholera vaccine. Cholera has plagued regions with inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water for years. According to the World Health Organisation estimates, there are...
Exclusive – Discussing rising eco-anxiety with Clover Hogan
I spoke with the environmentalist about society’s need to protect young people’s mental health in the face of our current climate crisis and how this frustration can be turned into constructive activism. If, during the last few years, you’ve experienced an overwhelming sense of concern regarding the current state of our planet, know that – by all means – you are not alone. Clover Hogan, now 24, often lies awake...
Why did Earth Day choose to prioritise plastics this year?
Every year, Earth Day picks a specific environmental theme to focus on. Why did it select plastics for 2024? Did you take part in Earth Day this year? As part of its annual events and activism, this environmental movement places emphasis on a specific theme. In 2024, plastic was the central focus, with Earth Day’s website providing plenty of statistics on the damage and dangers of disposing of our rubbish...
Sadiq Khan says the Thames River will be safe to swim in by 2034
The Mayor of London has announced a decade-long plan to clean up the Thames River in hopes that city-dwellers will one day safely swim in its waters. Do you ever find yourself walking along Southbank on a hot summer’s day, wishing you could take a refreshing dip in the River Thames? No, me neither. Regardless, the capital’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new ‘moonshot plan’ to make London’s winding river...
More children drink in England than in any other country
According to a study conducted by the World Health Organisation, the UK has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide. The analysis also found that girls aged 13 and 15 in Great Britain were drinking, smoking, and vaping more than boys of the same age. The UK is notorious for its binge-drinking culture. In a 2023 survey, one in ten Brits claimed to have a toxic...
