Is Gen Z the generation most affected by lockdowns?
New research from the National Trust examining the repercussions for 16 to 25 year-olds of being cooped up inside during the pandemic has uncovered both negative side effects and several examples of how this period of isolation impacted young people in a positive way. In the aftermath of COVID-19, those...
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The Muslim community is striving for a green Ramadan
Muslim communities continue to rally around themes of social change, embracing the link between Ramadan and eco consciousness. The latest, is limiting plastic waste. Muslims around the globe are currently observing Ramadan: a holy month in which members of the faith endeavour to purify themselves against excess and materialism. In keeping...
Why is legalising assisted dying so controversial?
The UK government has been debating whether or not to make assisted dying legal for many years now. Though it was expected to become legal this year, a series of ethical and moral debates stand in the way. In a world grappling with the complexities of end-of-life care, assisted dying...
‘Woke’ people more prone to discontent, anxiety, and depression
Through assessing individual commitment to principles of social justice, psychological researchers have uncovered a negative correlation between progressive ideals and levels of happiness. Do you consider yourself chronically online? Unless you’re spending less than seven hours on phones or computers every day, it’s likely you fit the bill....
An in-depth look at the ‘triple planetary crisis’
Beyond the headlines of rising temperatures and extreme weather, the United Nations sounds the alarm on a broader environmental threat: the triple planetary crisis. In the age of climate change, where rising temperatures and extreme weather events dominate headlines, the environmental challenges we face extend far beyond a warming planet....
Discrimination of Dalit people remains rife in Maharashtra
With another Dalit life lost to caste killing, Bahujan lives in the state of Maharashtra remain at risk due to a discriminatory environment where neither law nor societal structures help them get justice. 16-year-old Dalit college student Sanket Bhosale was brutally assaulted by a group of 11 individuals on February...
Miami Seaquarium faces eviction over animal neglect investigations
Following the tragic death of an orca whale named Lolita, the welfare of animals kept in the Florida Seaquarium has come under intense scrutiny. Now, it appears the site will be forced to close for good. It’s a big day for animal rights. After almost 70 years, the Seaquarium in Miami, Florida could be forced to close for good. The US Department of Agriculture has been pushing for the site’s closure...
Haiti violence escalates following prisoner escapes
The Haitian government declared a 72-hour state of emergency after armed gangs stormed two major prisons in the country last Sunday. Close to 4,000 inmates have reportedly escaped. This past weekend, gang members made a daring move by breaking into the nation’s two biggest prisons, spiralling insecurity in the country. According to the UN, gang violence in Haiti has escalated since the assassination of president Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Close...
Great Barrier Reef hit by fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years
Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces a dire threat as officials confirm a mass bleaching event caused by climate change, marking the fifth occurrence of significant damage in just eight years. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most iconic natural wonders, is under major threat as officials confirm a mass bleaching event wreaking havoc on its delicate ecosystem. In a grim announcement on Friday, the Australian Institute of Marine Science...
Gray whale sighted 200 years after believed Atlantic extinction
Scientists were excited to confirm the sighting of a gray whale in the Atlantic Ocean 200 years after its purported regional extinction. The caveat, is that the impacts of climate change are likely responsible. An exciting biological discovery has arrived with an unwanted side of existential concern. Scientists have confirmed the presence of a gray whale off the coast of New England. For 200 years the species was thought to be...
