Category: Environment
Reaching A Limit: When Enough is Enough.
It can be said that the last thing that any given individual choosing to go on a relaxing, stress-free vacation to a paradisiacal island group wants to think about is
Read MoreEnraged Farmers Are Causing a Transformation in Europe
In Europe, the resounding echoes of farmers’ protests reverberate through the corridors of power, marking a transformative moment in the continent’s food landscape and political sphere. Take Brussels, where only
Read MoreReconceptualising Climate Change
Is the recent plastic pellet ocean our future? Seemingly innocuous, recent events have made us realise that nurdles are starting to become a real plague for our environment. But, thinking
Read MoreDoes this mean we save the planet?
“The world does not belong to us”. These were the words King Charles III brought forward in his opening summit at the COP28 (conference of the parties) climate conference, which
Read MoreAre MNCs the new architects of destiny? US’s Willow Project highlights corporations’ (over)importance in our international economic system
We have been told on many occasions to save the planet, to substitute fossil fuels for renewable energy sources, to stop contaminating and recycle as a means to not drive
Read MoreEating Frikandel Speciaal and Drinking Chocomel is Activism
Enjoying a frikandel speciaal with a nice glass of Chocomel might sound like a quick and easy lunch the Dutch way. But can it be an act of activism? How
Read MoreThe Olympics: A game where eventually everyone loses
Countries spend billions of euros to host the Olympic Games, for the sake of promoting their country and culture to the world, attracting tourists and for the overarching goal of uniting people through sports. However, the negative externalities of hosting the Games are oftentimes forgotten.
Read MoreHow smart cities are revolutionizing how we tackle heat
A cooler look at Singapore Heatwaves are becoming an ever-increasing threat to humankind. A new study shows that by 2100, heatwaves may threaten as many as three in four people,
Read MoreBananas and their Political Influence: The Dark History of Chiquita
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide: they are tasty and have many health benefits. While you can find bananas from different brands in most supermarkets, the one
Read MoreWind of change or bureaucratic desolation? The future of wind energy in Europe
When asked to name a piece of good news from 2020, most of us would probably struggle to find the positive amidst the death, danger and desperation. One thing that
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