A pedestrian revolution Cars have shaped our cities and communities tremendously. But, as more and more people are starting to cycle and rethink urban planning, it might be time to reassess our relationship with them. Writer Joe Newell examines how society is moving towards a possibly car-free future. For a future that is inevitably urban, […]
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Relief in the Reef
Chris Manktelow discusses how the discovery of heat-resistant corals in the Red Sea offers hope amidst the climate crisis
Like father, like son
Erica Mannis discusses a new theory on the evolution of fatherhood in humans
The Environment comes
Alina McGregor examines the consequences of Covid-19 on climate change.
Too Humid to Handle
Chris Manktelow discusses how areas of extreme heat and humidity are already reaching the limits of human tolerance
The Art of Partnerships
Amelia Gregory assesses the current issue of climate change in the intricate networkings behind the British Museum sponsorships The British Museum has recently decided against major sponsor, BP, for its Arctic: culture and climate exhibition. The British Museum has received backlash due to its association with BP, who have sponsored them for 23 years. Considering […]
Climate or Humanity?
Issy Murray discusses whether the social and economic costs of environmentalism should have an effect on the aims of the conservation movement.
Things Are Heating Up
Vincent Plant discusses Greta Thunberg’s UN speech and takes a look at the current state of our climate.
Donald Trump vs Climate Science
Ayesha Tandon gives us her opinions of Trump’s take on climate change. The first 100 days in the Oval Office is said to be a very telling time for any President, and Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States, is no exception. Since 20th January, when Trump took up office as arguably the most powerful figure […]
What I’ve learnt from my first month in Russia
Before arriving in Russia for my year abroad, I had made a fair few assumptions about what the country would be like: a dreary landscape filled with stern, unforgiving faces, stuck in the Soviet bubble and resistant to foreign influence. Pictures of a cold, industrial place whirled around in my mind. I was terrified about […]