Climate change will make this species more vulnerable to ship collisions
A new study suggests that endangered whale sharks will soon abandon their normal habitats due to rapidly warming oceans. This change will place them on directly in line with major shipping routes. The climate crisis is having a profound impact on our planet and all living beings on it, including...
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What the 2024 Labour conference meant for young people
It marks the first Labour conference in 14 years where the party is in government. Starmer and Co battled the awkward backdrop of free gifts as they discuss tackling sadness at school, managing hate crime, and other hot topics. So much for the honeymoon period… It seems Labour has thrown themselves...
Billie Eilish partners with Google for a more sustainable tour
Through her partnerships with Google Maps, Reverb, Support+Feed, and Live Nation Billie is seeking to reduce the environmental impact of her upcoming tour. Ahead of the start of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour, Billie Ellish has announced a new partnership with Google Maps. Typically, 70 percent of a concert’s...
Exclusive – Rohin Bhatt on navigating queer rights in India
We spoke to the Gen Z lawyer and author about their ground-breaking debut book, the complexities of India’s LGBTQ+ movement, and why bridging law and activism is crucial. Rohin Bhatt’s advocacy journey began at a pivotal moment in their life. As a young law student coming to terms with their own...
Amber Thurman’s death has become a US presidential pawn
The 28 year old mother from Georgia died when she couldn’t access safe abortion care. But her story has been weaponised ahead of November’s Presidential election. Amber Thurman never set out to become a political symbol, but death has a way of making martyrs out of human tragedies. The 28-year-old mother...
Rage against remote workers swells in Europe
Post-pandemic, several countries introduced digital nomad visas to give their economies a much-needed boost. As a result, local residents in Spain and Portugal have been priced out of the housing market, sparking anti-tourism rallies and an air of hostility towards foreigners. It seems somewhat ironic writing this from Spain, where...
The struggle for spatial equity in India
Across the country, inequality is fundamentally tied to physical safety and freedom from violence. Women and gender minorities face persistent challenges in accessing public spaces, with their experiences marred by harassment, assault, and fear.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), almost 32 thousand rapes were recorded in India in 2021, an average of 86 cases a day.
And in 2022, a World Bank study
Understanding Ghana’s long-awaited gender parity bill
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo signed a groundbreaking bill aimed at addressing historical and systemic gender inequalities. In a region where gender disparities have been entrenched in traditional structures, it sets Ghana on a path toward reshaping women’s futures economically, politically, and socially. Ghana’s Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill 2024, which has been 30 years in the making, acknowledges the imbalance that has long existed in leadership across both the...
Opinion – we have a lot to learn about identity from Lady Gaga
The pop icon has demonstrated what it really means to be a trans ally. When Lady Gaga first rose to fame in the early 2000s, a persistent rumour began making the rounds: that the ‘Born This Way’ singer was secretly a man. Or a hermaphrodite, depending on who you asked at the time. Like so many baseless whispers circling in the pop-culture industry, it refused to die down, lingering in tabloids...
Sweden says children under 2 should have zero screen time
Swedish health authorities have issued new recommendations to restrict screen time for young people. Sweden has made a firm statement in the ongoing debate over children and screens: for kids under two, there should be no screen time. At all. Health authorities have issued new recommendations for parents regarding screen time for young people. For ages two to five, it’s limited to an hour a day, and for children six to...
