Australian government to invest $200m into women’s sports
Following the Matildas’ World Cup performance, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new funding package to improve facilities and equipment country-wide. This weekend, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a 200 million AUD (just over 100 million GBP) boost for women’s sports following the Matildas’ history-making run at...
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Why we should all be reading more books
Scientists are constantly investigating the impact that reading has on the human brain. As it turns out, brain activity widely varies when you compare reading to watching television. After a long day at work, tucking into a book – no matter how good – is likely the last thing...
France will start paying citizens to repair their clothing
In a bid to reduce national textile waste, citizens in France will receive cashback payments in return for mending their clothes rather than throwing them out. If evidence of a heavily polluted planet isn’t enough to stop people from throwing away their clothing at the first visible sign of wear,...
Fake meat sales plummet reigniting the ‘plant-based fad’ debate
Once championed as a way to simultaneously prevent animal cruelty and fight the climate crisis, the protein alternative industry looks to be tanking. This poses the question: is the veganism hype losing its spark? In recent years, it’s become common knowledge that replacing the dearth of meat in the average...
South Africa leads in global unemployment crisis
A South Africa report by the UN reveals a disconcerting national unemployment rate that persistently hovers above 30%. Gen Z in particular have an unemployment rate exceeding 60%. South Africa is grappling with a deep-rooted unemployment crisis. The United Nations recently released a report that paints a somber picture, revealing...
Waste management has been overshadowed by recycling myth
Global recycling systems will unfortunately never be capable of keeping up with the growing amount of plastic humans dispose of each year. How did we forget about other viable options? ‘Reduce, reuse, recycle!’ Every kid was taught this iconic phrase. But the emphasis on recycling as a saving grace has seen...
Is there a connection between psychedelic use and eco-activism?
What are the current psychedelic renaissance’s effects on environmental activism and how can the nature-connectedness that’s bolstered by hallucinogenic drugs galvanise social movements and ultimately inspire faster action against the climate crisis? We’ve recently seen a growing acceptance within scientific fields that controlled psychedelic experiences can successfully transform mental health. Despite persistent legal complications and public stigma surrounding their use, scientists are still dedicated to changing our minds about their therapeutic...
Our changing climate is making humanitarian work more difficult
A new report by the humanitarian aid charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reveals the growing number of challenges workers face when trying to offer humanitarian aid around the world. While the climate crisis is one of the primary causes of humanitarian issues, it is now becoming an obstacle to providing relief and aid as it worsens. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a leading humanitarian organization, has issued a warning about the ‘double...
Why the bounce-back of tourism is bittersweet
As restrictions lift, we’re all reclaiming the joy of travel. But it’s best we approach this new chapter with caution. Tourism is one of the great joys in life. Correction, travel. Travel is one of the great joys in life. The distinction is necessary because of the baggage tourism carries, both literally and figuratively. While the tourism industry helps uplift entire communities, encouraging economic growth, cultural understanding, and a huge number...
The perils of sidelining younger politicians in India
How veteran leaders clinging to power can breed discontentment and defections. When it comes to power within a political party, state or nation, politics does seem to be a zero-sum game. This was seen recently in the state of Maharashtra, one of the most electorally significant in India. Ajit Pawar, a politician of the National Congress Party (NCP) broke away, taking a band of parliamentarians with him and was made the deputy...
