Greta Thunberg is the most striking example of recent climate activism. At only fifteen years old, Greta started protesting in 2018 outside the Swedish Parliament in an attempt to change the minds of international leaders and ordinary people. What began … Continue reading
Category: Environment
Food systems: the missing topic of the climate agenda
Scheduled for December this year, COP28 is an important milestone on the climate agenda as it will allow countries to review their progress and set new goals to realign with commitments made for the 2030 Agenda. Food systems are one … Continue reading
The Fine Line Between Global Urbanism and Utilizing Migrant Workers
“The future of urban living.” “A civilizational revolution that puts humans first”— these are just a couple of the taglines found on the Line’s website, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious project yet. Directed by the NEOM Company Board, the … Continue reading
L’hypocrisie Américaine dans son Discours Environnemental
Quel est le plus grand défi auquel est confrontée notre génération ? Le changement climatique.
En raison de l’accroissement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dues à l’activité humaine, la température moyenne de la planète a augmenté de … Continue reading
Legal Protections for Climate Migrants in the Climate Crisis
The climate crisis permeates every aspect of our lives, threatening our livelihoods and societies. Climate migration, or climate-induced migration, is emerging as a deeply concerning pattern of movement, occurring when people voluntarily or forcibly migrate on the grounds of … Continue reading
Comment le commerce international peut aider à combattre le réchauffement climatique.
Avec la COP 27 qui s’est déroulée en Égypte en Novembre 2022, le monde a à nouveau reçu une piqûre de rappel sur l’urgence d’agir contre le réchauffement climatique. Cependant, malgré ce sommet et ses grandes déclarations, il semble n’y … Continue reading
COP 27: Why Decarbonization and Decolonization Need to go Hand in Hand
From 6 to 20 November 2022, the Conference of the Parties (COP) held its 27th convention on climate change in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh. Organized by the UN every year, the COP brings together students, teachers, leaders, … Continue reading
Who Is Responsible for Slowing Down Fast-Fashion?
On any given day, fast-fashion retailer Shein will release 6,000 fresh “stocking-keeping units.” Compared to its competitor Zara, which releases 10,000 new products a year, Shein has literally saturated the clothing market. The company boasts a virtual wardrobe with over … Continue reading
How the Term ‘Eco-friendly’ can be Deceiving
The marketing and use of the term eco-friendly has created a false reality for many, leading people into thinking they are greatly helping the planet when using certain products or methods. The reality of the situation, rather, is that some of these products, although possibly having the right idea, fail to be truly environmentally friendly and instead may also exacerbate harmful practices.
Over Tourism: Native Hawaiians Pay the Price
These corporations exclude Hawaiians from business decisions, and rarely distribute any of their wealth to Hawaiian residents. Those involved in the tourism industry accumulate wealth and rarely distribute it to you Hawaiian residents. Approximately ⅕ of Hawaiian residents classify as near-homeless, despite the state bringing in 4.86 billion in visitor spending in the first six months of 2021.