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
Tag: Environment
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.
Sport and the Environment: How the NBA is doing their part for the planet
The NBA has for many years now embraced this idea of CSR and has been a leader in professional sport and environmental policy.