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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Devastating floods continue to devastate Tanzania
Tanzania is grappling with ongoing floods that have claimed lives and left thousands of people affected across the country. Triggered by heavy rainfall, the floods have wreaked havoc causing extensive damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. In the last two weeks, the ongoing floods have been catastrophic, with official reports indicating a death toll of 58 people and affecting over 120,000 across the country. Heavy rainfall, swollen rivers, and inadequate infrastructure have...
What is a nature-positive economy?
In Japan, a growing number of businesses are adopting a global framework that assesses, reports, and acts on environmental risks and impacts, with the aim of shifting financial flows into more eco-friendly outcomes. It’s part of a slowly emerging trend worldwide. Across the globe, interest in nature-positive economies has piqued. With the primary aim of shifting financial flows into projects that tackle land degradation, biodiversity loss, and the climate crisis, they’ve...
Lloyd Martin to become youngest Down’s syndrome marathon runner
The 19-year-old will attempt a world record at the London Marathon this April, with his mum by his side. Lloyd Martin has wanted to run a marathon for years, according to his mum Ceri Hooper. Hooper has run many marathons herself, running London four times and even completing the race in the prestigious Boston and Chicago routes. Lloyd, her 19 year old son, has always cheered her on from the sidelines....
Ladakh’s fight for identity and autonomy in India
The people of Ladakh, a remote and ecologically fragile region in India, have been taking to the streets to protest against the central government's policies, which they believe threaten their tribal identity and the delicate balance of their environment. As the region's demands for greater autonomy and constitutional protections remain unmet, the standoff between the locals and the authorities threatens to escalate. Losing political representation and facing environmental concerns In 2019,...
