A US Democrat committee has found that Big Oil deliberately downplayed the dangers of fossil fuels. Its major players have also reportedly lobbied against climate laws they backed publicly for years. Big Oil is at it yet again. The latest scoop courtesy of US Democrats reveals that fossil fuel giants...
Fast becoming one of the biggest trends in the wellness industry, more and more travellers are foregoing itineraries jam-packed with activities in favour of pillow menus and an early night. A holiday can be many things; for some, it involves exploration, adventure, and trying local cuisine. For others, it’s an...
A study published in the journal Science has revealed numerous success stories from conservation groups around the world. With so many negative news stories regarding the state of our planet swirling around, it’s easy to believe that decades of reckless human activity are causing the survival of our natural world...
Nestlé has found itself embroiled in a controversy surrounding the sugar content in its baby food products sold in lower and lower-middle income countries, including India. A recent investigation has uncovered a disturbing practice of adding sugar to infant cereals and milk, while keeping the products sugar-free in Nestlé's...
Netflix has come under fire for including undisclosed AI imagery in a new true crime documentary. The backlash has sparked important conversations around media manipulation. Like it, fear it, or loathe it, AI is now a part of our everyday lives. From education to entertainment, artificial intelligence is only set...
Yesterday, in a series of tweets, the Gen Z environmental activist branded the belief in ‘shiny, silver bullet solutions’ to the crisis as the most insidious form of climate denial. This has been met with intense backlash from not only users, but the CEO of Tesla and X himself,...
Hydrofluorocarbons are supposed to be dying out under the terms of a global treaty. The compounds represent a major threat to our climate, but remain in hot demand for shady businesses unwilling to change. No, this isn’t leftist propaganda. Greenhouse gas emissions are technically being sold on the black market....
Students across the United States are calling for their universities to divest in firms that benefit from Israel’s occupation and war on Gaza. The movement has sparked questions about student safety and free speech during an especially politically charged time. Protests against the war in Gaza erupted on Columbia University's...
For years, Amazon has been at the forefront of technological innovation, promising to revolutionize the retail industry with its cutting-edge ‘Just Walk Out’ technology. This AI-powered system, which allowed customers to simply pick up their items and leave the store without going through a traditional checkout process, was hailed as...
In an attempt to further blend emerging AI trends with reality, a new beauty pageant has been announced for AI influencers. Despite the event creators’ excitement, critics have warned we should approach with caution. Thought the world of AI influencers couldn’t get any weirder? Hmm.. think again. Fanvue, a...
Chelsea Miller served as one of Barack Obama’s youngest interns working on domestic policy issues. She started her own nonprofit called Women Everywhere Believe, with the goal of creating opportunities for women and girls of colour to become leaders.
Martese Johnson is a civil rights activist, speaking out against police brutality and police accountability. Martese was violently and unjustly arrested in Virginia, and now uses his voice and platform to educate and prevent people from experiencing what he had to experience.
Khaiim Kelly, AKA Rapoet, is an entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment through education and mentorship programs, with a focus on underserved Black and minority communities.
Dior Vargas is a Latina feminist mental health activist. She uses her platform to discuss issues related to mental health, particularly within marginalised communities.
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