Already, rising temperatures are leading to lower yields and higher prices. If global heating continues to worsen, the land suitable for coffee cultivation will halve by 2050 and the plant itself could disappear entirely by the end of the century, which would have a profound impact on the 120m...
‘Would you rather be stuck in the forest with a man or a bear?’ is an intriguing theoretical discussion that’s currently playing out on social media. Met with nearly complete unanimity among women, many men have tellingly reacted with the kind of gaslighting and deflection that’s painfully familiar to...
The hole in the Earth’s ozone layer is remaining open for longer periods than previously observed. This is exposing penguins, seals, and other animals to heightened levels of harmful UV radiation. We know that temperatures are rising. We also know that summer months are becoming warmer and will continue to do...
A new song called ‘The Hardest Part’ by the artist Washed Out was created entirely using OpenAI’s Sora, which converts text prompts to realistic video. The first of its kind, it is both impressive and terrifying, depending on where you stand. It seems like every week we’re writing about...
The legislation signed by President Joe Biden allocates $95 billion in emergency spending for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. However, critics argue that the aid package reflects US efforts to maintain global leadership amid a potential power grab by China. In late April, President Joe Biden signed a $95...
In Japan, a growing number of businesses are adopting a global framework that assesses, reports, and acts on environmental risks and impacts, with the aim of shifting financial flows into more eco-friendly outcomes. It’s part of a slowly emerging trend worldwide. Across the globe, interest in nature-positive economies has piqued. With...
While tribalism and heckling is part and parcel of the game, tragedy chanting is a stain on English football and needs eradicating. Is that achievable? English football is steeped in rich history, and bitter rivalries exist across all tiers of the pyramid. Many clubs, especially in the Premier League, are huge...
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...
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...
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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