Shell sues Greenpeace for $2m in landmark case against group
Having failed at an anti-democratic power play, Shell is suing Greenpeace for at least $2m following the outfit’s occupation of one of its production storage boats in February. Shell is attempting ‘to crush Greenpeace’s ability to campaign, and in doing so, seeking to silence legitimate demands for climate justice,’ the...
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Research finds the contraceptive pill impairs part of the brain
Globally, 151 million people use contraceptive pills as a form of birth control. Scientists now say that the combined pill may affect a part of the brain in a way they did not initially realise. When it comes to caring for women’s health, many mysteries remain. This is primarily due to...
Museums across the UK team up to tackle the climate crisis
Last week, leaders of British museums which showcase the history of our planet pledged to do their part to preserve its future at the first-ever joint commitment for collective action against the climate crisis. It seems that climate protests happening inside the world’s most famous art museums are finally...
UK meat consumption drops to lowest level since records began
According to a new government report, meat consumption in Britain has dropped to its lowest level since records began. It’s finally Friday, so let’s serve up some good news for the planet and national health, too. It is widely known that meat production is one of the biggest contributors to the...
How the cost-of-living crisis is pushing Britain to the brink
As bankers’ bonuses increase and government action stalls, a new cost-of-living documentary has highlighted the urgency of our country’s wealth gap. The same day that Channel 4 released its new cost-of-living documentary, a cap on bankers’ bonuses was scrapped in the UK. The irony hasn’t been lost on many, as...
Will protests calling for Israel’s ceasefire in Gaza work?
As Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip – and more recently the occupied West Bank – continues with intense ferocity, hundreds of people gathered at one of London’s busiest train stations to call for a ceasefire. Yesterday evening, more than 500 protesters sat inside London’s Liverpool Street station during rush...
Earth’s salt cycle is fast becoming a serious problem
Humanity’s excessive salt production is reportedly throwing Earth’s natural balance off-kilter. Is this yet another ‘existential threat’ caused by modern consumerism? If something is ‘salt of the Earth’ it is good and honest – ironically the opposite of humanity when talking our ecological impact on the planet. Anthropogenic climate change is undoubtedly our magnum opus, but there’s a rarely discussed issue which is rapidly growing into yet another existential threat, according...
How polar bears became a controversial symbol of the climate crisis
Though the idea of polar bears ceasing to exist might motivate people to care about climate change, how accurate is this imagery in conveying a message about a global issue that affects us all? It’s International Polar Bear Week, which aims to bring awareness to a species that many of us will only ever encounter inside zoos, when watching nature documentaries, or while reading articles about climate change. Many nature publications,...
How forest protection is integral to tackling climate change
According to a new Nature study, protecting forests globally could potentially capture an additional 226 gigatons of planet-warming carbon, equivalent to about a third of the amount that humans have released since the beginning of the Industrial Era. If you weren’t already aware, forests play a critical role in the survival of humanity, acting as natural shields that safeguard us from our own inherently destructive impact on the environment. Hugely effective...
How the veto power dominated UN ceasefire discussions
The controversial veto by the United States on a resolution calling for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip has left many angered and confused. It poses the question of how one country managed to overturn 14 others. On October 18th, the United Nations Security Council brought forth a resolution that aimed to condemn the actions of Hamas while calling for a pause so humanitarian aid could be provided to the...
