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...
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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...
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...
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...
British start-up develops STI-testing tampon
Daye, a former femcare firm that’s now a gynaecological health company, has launched a new at-home screening service for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and other common sexually transmitted infections with the hope it will encourage more women to seek treatment. Let’s be honest, getting tested for a sexually transmitted infection is never...
Assisted dying bill to be passed in the Isle of Man imminently?
A vote which could make assisted dying legalised for the first time in the British Isles is imminent. The doctor behind the bill, Alex Allinson, is ‘cautiously optimistic’ it will be instated. Assisted dying is an incredibly difficult and sensitive subject to consider, but large parts of the public demand...
Over 70 arrested in Nigeria for organising gay wedding
In a country where conservatism often clashes with diversity, Nigeria’s LBGTQ+ community continues to face immense challenges. This past weekend, 76 young people who organised a same-sex wedding were arrested in the north-east. On Saturday last week, a day meant to be a celebration of love and unity, the lives of 76 young people took a dark turn in Nigeria’s Gombe state. The authorities apprehended them for organizing a same-sex wedding,...
France’s football teams will now travel by train for domestic games
France's national football teams have adopted a new environmentally conscious policy. In line with a national ban on plane travel to destinations reachable within 3 hours by train, football teams will now travel by train too. As the world warms up as a result of several decades of human inaction, people everywhere are finally being asked to change their behaviour – and yes, that includes professional footballers. It’s been announced...
Understanding the lag in Ethiopia’s university entrance rates
Ethiopia is currently facing a significant challenge in its education system - abysmally low university entrance exam pass rates. Only 3% of high school students manage to pass leading to a growing crisis in the country's educational landscape. In the Ethiopian education system, high school students must pass the country’s University Entrance Exam, locally known as the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Certificate Examination (EHEECE), to gain admission to universities. The...
Should COP28 really be led by an oil tycoon?
The world’s biggest climate change summit is being run by the head of an oil company. What does this mean for a fossil fuel free future? ‘What’s the point in our climate summits if they’re being undermined by a shadow network of fossil fuel lobbying?’ This question, asked by a campaigner to Global Citizen, is one that’s resounded amongst climate activist networks since it was announced in January that Sultan Al...
