Future doctors to learn how global warming affects health
According to research, more than half of infectious diseases have been exacerbated by the various hazards associated with environmental breakdown, posing a significant threat to life on Earth. As a result, medical schools in Europe will give more training on illnesses linked to higher temperatures. Polio has returned, monkeypox isn’t...
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A look at the Haitian mass deportation crisis
In recent months, the Dominican Republic has ramped up its deportation campaign targeting Haitian immigrants, with plans to expel 10,000 each week. Why? As Haiti remains engulfed in widespread gang violence and political instability, returning to their home country could lead to dire consequences, especially for vulnerable groups such as...
Investing in women’s health could save the UK economy £11bn each year
A new report conducted in the UK estimates that the national government loses more than £10 billion annually due to women missing work because of unresolved health issues. It’s an unfortunate truth that women’s health has been overlooked for centuries, leaving major gaps in our medical understanding about the different...
Britain shuts its last power plant and opts for eco-friendly fuel
The last coal power plant in Britain was closed last week, marking the end of over 140 years of coal-fired electricity and the beginning of more eco-friendly fuel use in the country. Ratcliffe-on-soar, in central England, was home to the last coal power station in the UK. After more...
Climate change will make this species more vulnerable to ship collisions
A new study suggests that endangered whale sharks will soon abandon their normal habitats due to rapidly warming oceans. This change will place them on directly in line with major shipping routes. The climate crisis is having a profound impact on our planet and all living beings on it, including...
Scientists fear that carbon sinks are failing
Together, the planet’s oceans, forests, and soils absorb about half of all human emissions. As the Earth heats up, many are concerned that this crucial natural process – which regulates temperatures – is breaking down. The planet’s oceans, forests, and soils play a critical role in the survival of humanity,...
The Gold Rush destroying Ghana’s agriculture
In recent years, Ghana has been grappling with a crisis that is endangering its land, water and future economy. ‘Galamsey,’ illegal small-scale mining is a growing epidemic, with devastating effects on the environment. Galamsey, derived from the phrase ‘gather them and sell,’ refers to the widespread practice of illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana. What began as a source of livelihood for local communities has evolved into a large-scale environmental...
What the 2024 Labour conference meant for young people
It marks the first Labour conference in 14 years where the party is in government. Starmer and Co battled the awkward backdrop of free gifts as they discuss tackling sadness at school, managing hate crime, and other hot topics. So much for the honeymoon period… It seems Labour has thrown themselves headfirst into the new political ring. The conference was planned with a focus on Labours’ big idea of change, but...
The race to discover and protect Earth’s hidden plants
Scientists warn that thousands of potentially life-saving plants may vanish due to extinction before they can be documented or protected. In a world obsessed with technological innovations and scientific breakthroughs, many of Earth’s natural ecosystems have been taken for granted. A new study led by Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens suggests that there are an estimated 100,000 plant species which remain undiscovered. It's also likely that they are on the...
Billie Eilish partners with Google for a more sustainable tour
Through her partnerships with Google Maps, Reverb, Support+Feed, and Live Nation Billie is seeking to reduce the environmental impact of her upcoming tour. Ahead of the start of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour, Billie Ellish has announced a new partnership with Google Maps. Typically, 70 percent of a concert’s total carbon footprint coming from emissions created by travel into the show. By launching this collaboration with Google, Billie is...
