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...
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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....
How is coffee being affected by the climate crisis?
Already, rising temperatures are leading to lower yields and higher prices. If global heating continues to worsen, the land suitable for coffee cultivation will halve by 2050 and the plant itself could disappear entirely by the end of the century, which would have a profound impact on the 120m...
Is Bark Air’s flight service for dogs really necessary?
Bark Air is the first airline offering luxury flights for our furry friends. But they’ll cost you. In today’s world, convenience tends to reign supreme. If you can afford it, anyway. Bark Air, a new airline for – you guessed it – dogs, is taking our obsession with convenience to new heights. The...
Exclusive – Amelia Crews on building community resilience
We spoke to the environmentally-centred Gen Zer – who is a renewable energy engagement lead at Younity – about why we must be confronting the climate crisis as a united front. Amelia Crews’ advocacy journey began at her lowest point. Having struggled with mental health issues for some time, it...
What is Earth Day and why do we mark it every year?
Earth Day takes place on the 22nd April every year, with more than 190 countries participating around the world. What is Earth Day, and why is it a big deal? This week, the world is celebrating and participating in Earth Day, a moment taken each year to consider our...
Antarctic wildlife at risk of being ‘sunburnt’
The hole in the Earth’s ozone layer is remaining open for longer periods than previously observed. This is exposing penguins, seals, and other animals to heightened levels of harmful UV radiation. We know that temperatures are rising. We also know that summer months are becoming warmer and will continue to do so until we phase out fossil fuels and drastically reduce emissions. For humans, while the impacts of extreme heat can be...
India’s electoral landscape is marred by political interference
In India, where democracy is touted as the bedrock of its governance, recent revelations surrounding the fate of opposition leaders facing corruption charges paint a concerning picture. A comprehensive investigation by The Indian Express has uncovered a troubling pattern - a staggering 23 out of 25 key opposition politicians who faced action from central agencies were let off the hook after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or its...
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...
Scientists use ‘coral IVF’ and recorded audio to repopulate dying reefs
In the latest development for coral reef restoration projects, scientists are experimenting with 'coral IVF' and audio recordings from thriving reefs to attract heat-resistant coral larvae to diminished marine areas. We’ve talked a lot about coral reefs on our website lately, and that’s because they’re essential to the health of our oceans as well as the stability of all life on our planet. Not to mention, it’s Earth Day. So...
