Is burning trash really the lesser evil of waste management?
A significant number of trash incinerators are operating across the US. Proponents of this type of waste management proclaim it environmentally preferable to landfill, but how much of a lesser evil is it – if at all? A proverbial ‘steaming pile of garbage’ has no redeemable qualities, but there is...
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Should ‘dry dating’ become the new norm?
In countries where drinking is woven into social culture, alcohol consumption during dates has almost become a given. While it typically helps to take the nervous edge off meeting a total stranger, is ‘dry dating’ better in the long run? For single people who’ve resolved to find a partner in...
Could artificial reefs provide island nations with hurricane protection?
As hurricane season becomes more of a threat due to increasingly warmer ocean temperatures, one island is launching an artificial reef project to protect their coastlines from large storm waves. For many, the arrival of summer brings the promise of days spent relishing in the sun, but if you live...
Big Oil to be fined for methane emissions following new climate law
Under a new climate law introduced by the Biden administration, US oil and gas companies will soon have to pay a fee for methane emissions that exceed a certain threshold. Could this be an effective deterrent for repeat offenders? It’s a poorly kept secret that methane is an ecological scourge...
WHO declares Cape Verde officially malaria-free
In a historic milestone for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Cape Verde malaria-free. This announcement comes after three years in which a single case of local transmission was not reported. Cape Verde has successfully eliminated the transmission of malaria within its borders, marking a major...
A stark ideological divide is emerging globally among Gen Z
New research has revealed that the demographic is increasingly split on political issues, with young men becoming more conservative and young women becoming more progressive. Something unexpected is happening between Gen Z men and women. Over the past decade, numerous studies measuring public opinion have uncovered that notoriously progressive young people...
Starbucks hit with lawsuit over false ‘ethical’ claims
Starbucks becomes the latest global corporation to be legally challenged for making unsubstantiated and completely false claims about its ‘ethically sourced’ products. The global coffee giant Starbucks is under fire from a U.S. consumer group, which alleges that the company's claims of ethically sourced coffee are deceptive and untrue. The National Consumers League filed legal action in court in Washington DC. It cited several media reports which detail human rights and...
Supreme Court reprimands India’s flawed system for rape offences
In a blow to the government that supported the release of the 11 convicts of the 2002 Bilkis Bano rape case during the Gujarat riots, Supreme Court reprimands a flawed system. The release of 11 convicts in the infamous 2002 Bilkis Bano case highlights the bitter truth that justice remains elusive for most rape survivors in India. Their surprise freeing sparked outrage across the country, leading the Supreme Court to...
Upcoming Taiwan elections to determine the state of regional diplomacy
As China escalates aggression against Taiwan, the upcoming elections in the latter possess the potential to disrupt global stability. US assistance aims to counterbalance this power struggle. China's claim over Taiwan, a self-governing island nation, is more than just a territorial dispute but a multifaceted confrontation fueled by the need for power. This delicate balance now faces increasing strain as China asserts its dominance and the US reaffirms its commitment...
South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in international court
Providng a compelling case in the International Court of Justice, South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people. What is the goal and what could the outcome be? Today marks the start of a two-day hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in which Israel is accused of committing genocidal acts against the Palestinian people of Gaza. South Africa filed the motion on December 29th, prompting...
