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Reads That Rouse and Inspire: A Guide to Books on Climate Change

From eco documentaries on Netflix to peaceful protests, the climate conversation has never been as public, pertinent, and powerful as it is right now. This also extends to what’s on our reading lists. The environment has become a key topic for novelists and non-fiction writers alike, urging readers from a variety of backgrounds and with…

BySarah Kwong07/05/2021

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Inside the vaccine apartheid: Big Pharma, Bill Gates, and India’s COVID-19 crisis

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…

ByTammy Gan06/05/2021

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BP popularised “carbon footprint” to greenwash and guilt-trip. Here’s how.

FEATURED IMAGE: Photo by Chris LeBoutillier via Pexels | IMAGE DESCRIPTION: a slightly abstract and colourful image of factory pipes with smoke coming out of them in front of a river with a ship Chances are, you've heard the term "carbon footprint" before. Corporations, governments, schools, celebrities, activists have probably told you that you need…

ByTammy Gan29/04/2021

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A Reading List for the International Day of Forests

March 21st is the International Day of Forests. We know that forests are crucial—they're home to over 80% of land animals and plants, and cover 31% of the world's total land area. About 1.6 billion people around the world depend on forests for their livelihoods and daily subsistence needs. But really, all of us depend…

ByTammy Gan25/03/2021

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World climate pledges are falling short. Could creating an international ecocide law help?

According to the latest UN global assessment, the NDC Synthesis Report, nations around the world are pledging "far away" from the Paris target. If all of the pledges submitted so far were fulfilled, global emissions would be reduced by only 1% by 2030, compared with 2010 levels. But scientists have said that we need it…

ByTammy Gan04/03/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Journey Through a Green Purpose – event for youth in Singapore

It's a tough, unprecedented time for most, but for young graduates looking to make their first career move, it can be hard to navigate. With career fairs going online or postponed indefinitely, and sustainability job searches on the rise - a few local green warriors decided to do something about it. Enter the online event…

ByGITNB22/02/2021

FASHION

Sweat Sustainably: Our Favourite Sustainable Activewear Brands

2020 was a tough year, but one of the many things we learnt is that moving our bodies has never felt so good - even if we had to improvise a little (yoga in the kitchen, anyone?). It's fair to say that we no longer see our exercise clothes as just gear for a weekly…

BySarah Kwong06/01/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

What does a Biden presidency mean for the climate?

We're a little late to the party, but Joe Biden won the American presidential election (thank God).WTF does that mean for the climate? We know he's definitely a better option than Trump, but how much better? We cut through the noise and lay it all out for you here... Joe Biden's climate change plan has…

ByTammy Gan19/11/2020

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Paraguay Is On Fire: Here’s What You Need To Know.

PHOTO: Michael Edwards / Alamy Stock Photo Paraguay is a small, landlocked country in South America. You're probably not able to identify it on the map, but it has the second-largest forest in Latin America, behind only the Amazon rainforest. The region also has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. The…

ByTammy Gan08/10/2020

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World Leaders Pledge For Nature Ahead Of A Major UN Biodiversity Summit, But Will They Deliver?

Last week, we found out that the world is failing on its biodiversity targets. This week, ahead of the UN Summit on Biodiversity, political leaders representing 72 countries (and counting) have signed a Pledge for Nature. In doing so, they’ve “committed to reversing biodiversity loss by 2030”. But does this pledge really mean anything? Will the…

ByTammy Gan01/10/2020