Exclusive – Genesis Butler on animal agriculture and the climate crisis
We spoke with sixteen-year-old activist Genesis Butler about the inextricable link between animal rights and the climate crisis. At the age of six, Genesis Butler decided to become vegan. It was a move unexpected by her parents, who were raising her in a home that combines Black, Mexican, and Indigenous...
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Why have India’s top wrestlers taken to the streets in protest?
India’s Olympic-level wrestlers have recently been leading a demonstration in New Delhi as an act of protest. This movement, which started with MP Brij Bhushan being accused of sexual assault, is scheduled to end only after his arrest. With powerful stakeholders involved, the victims await justice and an acceptable...
How politics is affecting Southeast Asia’s green agenda
Despite being absolutely critical, the road to mitigating climate change isn’t easy, especially in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is home to more than 675 million people and faces many obstacles in its pursuit of a green future. Comprised of ten countries, The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is the...
Exclusive – Kevin J. Patel’s community-centric approach to activism
We spoke with the intersectional climate justice activist and founder of OneUpAction International about his mission to support and empower young leaders to implement solutions by providing them with the resources they need to be changemakers. ‘Community is where it begins,’ says Kevin J. Patel, an intersectional climate justice activist...
Opinion – Queerphobia’s rise is affecting the Indian internet
With the beginning of the marriage equality hearings in the Supreme Court, the Indian queer community has had to face rising queerphobia online, ranging from dehumanization to death threats. I haven’t had a single day of peace on social media since April 18th. This date began one of the most arduous...
Youth climate protesters are occupying their schools across Europe
22 institutions including schools and universities have been temporarily closed as part of a proposed two-month campaign from European students. Headed up by an eco-outfit called ‘End Fossil: Occupy’ the target and agenda are clear. In the fight against climate change and fossil fuel behemoths, eco-conscious students are changing tact...
Young Muslims call for more flexible holiday policies
New research reveals that many Muslims believe employers should offer time off work for Eid. An employee reveals how a flexible holiday plan benefits them. Muslims worldwide just observed Ramadan and celebrated Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of it, including many Muslims in the workforce. New research from Hyphen revealed that nine in 10 young Muslims believe employers should offer additional time off work for Eid. Of the more than...
Key takeaways from this year’s G7 summit
Over the weekend, leaders of countries with international influence gathered in Hiroshima to discuss the most pressing challenges our world is currently facing. We break down the outcomes of these talks and make clear what remains to be achieved. For the last few days, leaders of the world’s most advanced democracies have held meetings in Hiroshima to discuss the most pressing challenges we currently face as a global society. The Group...
Dutch government to pay livestock farmers to shut down their businesses
In attempts to drastically cut national emissions by 2030, the Dutch government has approved a €1.5 billion scheme to buy out local livestock farmers. The aim is to reduce two greenhouse gases – nitrous oxide and methane – from contributing to global heating. By now, it is common knowledge that livestock farming accounts for a huge portion of global greenhouse emissions annually. But information related to the relationship between animal farming...
Humanitarian crisis looms as hundreds killed in Sudan clashes
Sudan's ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have left over 180 people dead and close to 2,000 injured according to the UN. For years, Sudan's clashes between the military and various armed groups have continued to destabilize the country’s economy. However, the current conflict that began last Saturday and is still ongoing between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid...
