Vaccine progress for children stalling worldwide say experts
A combination of vaccine scepticism, cuts to international aid budgets and the pandemic has lead to a stall and even reversal of vaccination programmes for children, experts warn. A new global study has revealed that progress in vaccinating children against various life-threatening diseases has stalled over the past two decades....
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Experts warn two years left of carbon budget to meet 1.5C targets
We only have two years left to lower our global carbon emissions if we want to meet the 1.5C of warming target, experts have warned. More news about the climate crisis this week and, unfortunately, it’s not exactly positive. Scientists are warning that the globe has only two years left...
Was Primavera Sound more about commercial gain than political activism?
As part of a festival overtly expressing their support for Palestine and the LGBTQ+ community, did some of Primavera Sound’s acts fall short when it came to using their platforms this year? With the slogan ‘Nobody is Normal’, and a lign-up made up, deliberately, of 40% male, 40% female, and...
The Louvre’s closure is a warning sign for over-tourism
The iconic museum promptly shut its doors this week after crowds overwhelmed staff. The Louvre is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Paris, and one of the most iconic museums in the world. Every day, an average of 28,000 people walk through the halls of this historic landmark...
Why is the US playing chief mediator in the Middle East over the UN?
With tensions escalating in the Middle East, President Donald Trump’s active role in brokering ceasefires and influencing regional affairs has sparked global debate over why his presence appears more crucial to peace than that of the UN. Every year, the G7 meeting brings together seven countries and the European Union....
Report reveals Africa’s child labour crisis has worsened
According to the International Labour Organization and UNICEF's 2024 Global Estimates on Child Labour, about 138 million children are forced into labour all over the world, Africa accounting for 63%. The International Labour Organization report indicates that sub-Saharan Africa has 87 million of the more than 100 million child...
Unpacking Iran’s nuclear program amidst Israel’s strikes
Israel’s recent military strikes have once again brought global attention to Iran’s nuclear program, raising concerns about regional stability and the potential for escalation. Israel has constantly found itself in the middle of the most heated conflicts in the Middle East. Adding to this roster is the recent strikes it initiated against Iran. Shocking the world, the first strike occurred on June 13th in a surprise offensive, code-named Operation...
Report reveals air pollution is killing thousands in South Africa
Greenpeace Africa has raised the alarm on deadly air pollution causing many early deaths of more than 42,000 South Africans every year. In 2023, an estimated 16,000 people died in Gauteng due to toxic air. That represents approximately 44 deaths daily, all attributed to the air people breathe in South Africa. The document, which evaluates the economic and health implications of South Africa's poor air quality, further refers to the...
French senate pass bill regulating ultra-fast fashion
Are the environmental tides of the industry turning? On Tuesday the French senate adopted a bill that will regulate the fashion industry and place ultra-fast fashion brands under the microscope. The news comes after France first mentioned plans to crackdown on e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein earlier this year. In March, the country’s houses of parliament unanimously approved a ‘kill bill’ that sought to target fast fashion and ultra-fast fashion...
Dutch government returns historical artworks looted from Nigeria
With countries increasingly reflecting on their colonial history, museums face a serious question: is it moral to keep historical artefacts that were taken in bad faith? More than 130 years after they were stolen by British troops, 119 Benin Bronzes have been repatriated by the Dutch government to their country of origin: Nigeria. Around the world, those campaigning for museums to return artifacts stolen during war and colonial conquests have celebrated...
