On July 26th, 2023, the presidential guard commander of President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, detained the president and declared himself in charge of the country via a new military junta. As a result, the military forces closed all borders, suspended the government and implemented a curfew. Although the coup was widely condemned… Continue reading Niger: the politics racking the country
The politics surrounding the US has taken up more and more space in the sphere of world news as the decades have rolled around; and for very good reason. As one of the biggest global superpowers, the country has the ability in which the rest of the world designs itself, at least in the political… Continue reading The USA’s ever-changing presidency
The ancient philosophers had a lot to say back in the day, and even presently they’re still communicating with us. It’s one thing to have your parents and grandparents lecture you about your dating life, but when the long-dead philosophers start with the judgement, time to roll your eyes and say ‘alright, let’s have it.’… Continue reading Ancient philosophers talk modern technological dating
Following heavy rains and flash flooding in various regions of Australia, toilet snakes have become a growing concern for residents. The inundation of floodwaters has forced snakes and other animals into built-up areas, causing them to seek refuge in unexpected places, including toilets and bathrooms. This phenomenon has sparked widespread attention on social media and… Continue reading Toilet snakes becoming a growing problem in Australia after heavy rains
Gold, platinum, and rhino horn are among the world’s most valuable materials, with rhino horn being the most expensive. According to National Geographic Magazine, late in 2011, it fetched from $33 to $133 a gram on the streets of Vietnam. Samuel Wasser, a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle’s Department of Biology, described… Continue reading Dye and poison is being used to stop rhino poachers
Spirituality is technically defined as ‘being concerned with the human spirit’, yet everyone has an entirely individual experience that is unique to them. Communicating this deeply personal sensation proves to be a challenge for many, let alone arriving at a conclusive understanding. It opens the door to vulnerabilities, controversial viewpoints, and a realm of uncertainty.… Continue reading Six must read books to strengthen your spiritual journey
“Victory will be achieved when the average person is uncertain about climate science.“ We perpetually hear about the impact fossil fuels and ‘the big’ corporations have on climate change and Earth, but we never hear about who is executing this worldly havoc. None are household names but all lead household businesses and all have unconceivable… Continue reading The fossil fuel ceos ruining Earth
The rise in worldly emissions obtained a new height in 2022, despite record growth in renewable energy production. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) described the UK’s current climate efforts as ‘worryingly slow’. The CCC warned that the government is less confident in reaching its target than a year ago, due to a trend of lower… Continue reading Is the UK backtracking on its climate targets?
So, where does this vicious cycle take us? Since 1970 the bellowing echo haunting billionaire corporations and oil companies concerning the future of the planet has mass-accumulated generations of voices. Before the internet became so prominent, forms of manipulation were regularly used to discard accusations of harmful usage of the planet’s resources. The facade of… Continue reading A word on global warming
Worldwide, air pollution is second only to tobacco as the leading cause of lung cancer. Delhi customarily sits atop lists of the world’s most polluted capitals, made worse by pollution season commencing earlier than usual this year on account of lower rainfall. The problem worsens in winter, when farmers living in neighbouring states burn crop… Continue reading Pollution is causing smokers’ lungs in Delhi
