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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
I hosted the Live On the Frontlines climate film screening event
Organised in response to recurring climate-related disasters affecting the globe, the Live On The Frontlines event aimed to shed light on the lives impacted by these issues and explore sustainable solutions through a blend of film screenings, panel discussions, and community engagement. Kenya’s Kisumu city, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, is no stranger to the harsh impacts of climate change. The region’s vulnerability to flooding, particularly in the Nyando...
Exclusive – Rohin Bhatt on navigating queer rights in India
We spoke to the Gen Z lawyer and author about their ground-breaking debut book, the complexities of India’s LGBTQ+ movement, and why bridging law and activism is crucial. Rohin Bhatt’s advocacy journey began at a pivotal moment in their life. As a young law student coming to terms with their own identity, they found themselves deeply affected by the landmark legal decisions shaping India’s queer rights landscape. ‘I remember breaking down reading...
Can renewables end South Africa’s ‘load shedding’ blackouts?
Despite two decades of rolling blackouts and national energy scandals, stimulation in the renewables sector might just be the turning point for Africa’s most developed economy. South Africa is in the throws of an energy crisis which has been unfolding for almost twenty years now. The country's national electricity grid, which comes predominantly from coal power stations, has been severely hindered through aging infrastructure, gross mismanagement, and continuous allegations of...
What has been learned from Greenland’s major landslide?
A major landslide in Greenland triggered a massive tsunami, generating seismic vibrations never seen before. These vibrations reverberated across the Earth for nine days, underscoring the alarming effects of climate change on the region’s geological stability. Last September, scientists worldwide detected a seismic signal that lasted for nine days leading them to label it as an ‘unidentified seismic object’. Following this, they were prompted to perform an international investigation to...
