Revolutionary democratisation of finance systems or climate-wrecking scam? Cryptocurrency is notoriously divisive. Millionaire backer, Michael Saylor has dubbed 2021 "the year that cryptocurrency really takes off". We take a look at the potential environmental impact of cryptocurrency. First things first, what the heck is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that is bought and sold …
Can we make money while saving the planet? How important is social media for the climate movement? What challenges stand in the way of making sustainability a global movement? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Ingmar Rentzhog, founder of We Don’t Have Time, the world's largest social network for climate action, and the …
It's been an eventful few weeks for those of us fighting the fossil fuel industry. Not only did we see legal battles around the world against governments and Big Oil, taking them to task on the climate, but we also saw major shareholder showdowns and shakeups in Exxon and Chevron, and a bombshell report from …
#MakeAmazonPay is a movement of Amazon workers, and their allies, around the world, across the multinational's global supply chain, rising up to say: enough. Enough to what? (Or rather, to who?) What's behind the ultra-fast, next-day delivery? The unbelievable variety of products on-demand? And the unceasing expansion of its reach online and offline? Why does …
History was made last week as climate activists took on governments and “Big Oil” in legal battles around the globe for their role in the climate emergency. We break down these landmark wins and ask, what does the future of climate litigation hold? Some of the biggest names in the fossil fuel industry, Shell, Exxon …
FEATURED IMAGE: Alena Shekhovtcova, via Pexels | IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An empty ampoule, with the label "COVID-19 Vaccine", stands amongst other ampoules strewn on the table, in front of a neon pink light; the floor is neon blue Fuelled by capitalistic, profit-driven Big Pharma and philanthropic billionaire Bill Gates, and enabled by wealthy countries, is an ongoing …
While lockdowns were in place around the globe, we relied even more heavily on technology to live our lives. The demand for faster and more reliable internet access, especially as many of us continue to work and learn from home, had led to increased pressure for the introduction of 5G. Before we get too excited …
Work occupies much of our waking lives. Since we are most likely going to be at the grind until we officially call it a day, why not do something that we already love and embrace this enjoyment for the rest of our lives? And for those who love sustainability, how do we get a job …
Have you ever thought about what happens to your stationery when you're finished with it? We're guessing you probably didn't know that about 14 billion pencils are used globally every year? Or that one tree can yield around 170,000 pencils, which adds up to a staggering 80,000 trees just to meet this annual demand? We …
The pandemic has exposed the fragility of our systems and brought societal inequalities to the fore. We have an opportunity to build back better and one of the key ways we can do that is an investment in the green economy and the creation of “green jobs”. President Biden announced his plans, what else do …
