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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
what if we were all a bit more wonderous?
I often think about the joys of seeing the natural world through the eyes of a child and whether this could incentivise us adults to treat it with more care and appreciation. When was the last time you went for a walk? I’m not talking about getting from A to B, or strolling through city streets with your headphones in, but really losing yourself to the natural world as you put...
Amber Thurman’s death has become a US presidential pawn
The 28 year old mother from Georgia died when she couldn’t access safe abortion care. But her story has been weaponised ahead of November’s Presidential election. Amber Thurman never set out to become a political symbol, but death has a way of making martyrs out of human tragedies. The 28-year-old mother from rural Georgia died in late August 2022 of sepsis complications, a condition that could have been prevented had she...
London gets its first bug-based restaurant
Yum Bug is the capital city’s first restaurant serving up edible insects. Its founders hope to bolster the reputation of bugs as a environmentally-friendly, high-protein food for diners in the West. For most people, the sight of a bug elicits the reaction of screaming, running away, or maybe – for the drama kings and queens – a little cry. Most of us certainly wouldn’t think of eating them. In recent months,...
Rage against remote workers swells in Europe
Post-pandemic, several countries introduced digital nomad visas to give their economies a much-needed boost. As a result, local residents in Spain and Portugal have been priced out of the housing market, sparking anti-tourism rallies and an air of hostility towards foreigners. It seems somewhat ironic writing this from Spain, where I’ll be residing until the end of November when the ninety-day Schengen rule says I must head back to the...
