The Climate Change Heatwave Era Is Here

Britain is burning. And Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Belgium. When we think of climate disasters or extreme weather, we tend to think of hurricanes or wildfires. Heatwaves are typically reported as something milder or even something to enjoy, with stories featuring images of sprinklers and ice cream. The reality is that heatwaves are actually…

ByLeanne McNulty25/07/202217 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

This Year’s Fashion Transparency Index Is Out, And It Does Not Look Good

The seventh edition of the Fashion Transparency Index, published by not-for-profit Fashion Revolution, ranked 250 of the world’s largest fashion brands and retailers based on their public disclosure of human rights and environmental policies, practices, and impacts, across their operations and supply chains. Today, we're covering the key findings and takeaways from the index. But…

ByKanksha Chawla21/07/20228 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT LITTLE GREEN STEPS

Is Climate Change Forcing People Into Sex Work?

As the world goes back to how it was pre-pandemic, naturally, we see a rise in tourism. Everywhere, countries have been preparing for the influx of tourists, and those who relied on tourism for their income are finally able to recoup their losses. One group in particular, who were one of the most vulnerable during…

ByLyana Miranda19/07/202210 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT PLANET

Liz Courtney: of Earth Observatory of Singapore on the 2022 UN Ocean Conference & filmmaking as climate education

The second United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC) took place from June 27 to July 1 in Lisbon, focusing on the protection of life underwater, as dictated by UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 14. As the conference came to a close last week, we spoke with Liz Courtney from The Earth Observatory of Singapore for a…

ByKanksha Chawla14/07/20229 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Your Favourite Sport Is Kind of a Sell-out. Here’s Why.

In terms of global reach and influence, the world of sports is unmatched, and there’s no denying that it's a big business—a very lucrative one. But just how far will the industry go to make sure they keep earning the big bucks? Sports have long been embedded into human history. In fact, the first Olympic…

ByLyana Miranda11/07/202214 minRead time

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CONSCIOUS SCOOP: Overturning Roe v. Wade & More

In just one term. the incredibly conservative Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, gutted Miranda rights, and ended federal regulation of greenhouse gases. What is even happening to the state of democracy?! Roe v. Wade On Friday, June 24, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to overturn the historic Roe v. Wade decision,…

ByKanksha Chawla07/07/20228 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP EAT

New Restaurant Alert: Casserole Serves Up An Entirely Plant-Based Menu

Green Is The New Black steps into Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa's Casserole for a pre-opening tasting experience of the first dedicated meat alternative restaurant in a Singaporean hotel. Popping up on Level 3 of the country’s only beachfront resort, the restaurant is now open for dinner daily—read on for our favourite must-try dishes and organic drinks. Surrounded…

ByKanksha Chawla05/07/20228 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Big Tech could be a site for resistance, if we let it

Social media censorship is being met with fiercer protests and demands. Elon Musk took over Twitter in the name of "democracy and free speech." More and more platform workers are unionising internationally against poor working conditions and for improved wages and agency. Simultaneously, users are turning against digital capitalist companies like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Yes,…

ByKanksha Chawla30/06/202216 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET WELLBEING

Happy Maori New year! Celebrating New Zealand’s First Indigenous Holiday

This year (24th June 2022) marks the first time the Matariki celebration is being formally and legally recognised, making it the country’s first Indigenous public holiday. From sound baths to Matariki feasts with friends and family, here's everything you need to know to better celebrate and appreciate the day. On Matariki Day last Friday, Green…

ByKanksha Chawla29/06/20227 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET WELLBEING

Behind the climate and ecological crises, lies a crisis of connection

Along with the climate crisis, we are also seeing a mental health crisis, a loneliness epidemic and widespread burnout. This is not a coincidence. Our connection to the earth was reciprocal and balanced for thousands of years. Now, our disconnection has led to us exploiting and exhausting it. And our disconnection from one another and…

ByLeanne McNulty28/06/202218 minRead time