climate change
Worldwide Breakdown Expected In A Few Decades – These Countries Could Survive
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new study suggests that a global societal collapse is very likely “within a few decades”, but there are a few countries that could keep civilisation afloat.
Study Finds That Air Pollution Impacts Our Thinking
04 May 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A recently published study confirms that there is a link between air pollution and a decline in cognitive ability.
Netflix Doccie ‘Seaspiracy’ Has Stirred Up Plenty Of Controversy Already [Trailer]
01 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Plastic pollution causes untold damage to our oceans, although ‘Seaspiracy’, a controversial new doccie on Netflix, says that’s not our biggest worry.
Greta Thunberg Made A Tourism Ad For Mars, But With A Twist [Video]
18 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Greta Thunberg and her team filmed a satirical tourism video that is worth remembering as the Perseverance rover heads for Mars.
UK Child Is First Person In The World To Officially Die Of Air Pollution
17 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A nine-year-old girl in the UK is thought to be the first person in the world to have air pollution listed as a cause of death by a coroner.
SA’s Super-Rich Haven’t Let COVID-19 Stop The Jet-Setting Lifestyle
25 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic, and natural disasters worldwide, has awakened the super-rich to the need to fortify themselves against future health and climate crises.
SPL!NG Movie Review: I Am Greta
18 Nov 2020 by SPLING / No Comments
‘I Am Greta’ serves as an experiential character study, starting with her solo effort and leading to her transatlantic voyage to attend climate conferences in New York City.
You’ve Heard About The Impending Global Coffee Crisis, Right?
24 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Climate change is affecting the regions where coffee is grown, and if the current situation continues, experts warn of a global coffee crisis.
They’re Covering Snow-Topped Mountains With Gigantic Sheets Because Of Climate Change [Video]
22 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In northern Italy, conservationists are finding creative ways to save the Presena glacier, which has lost more than a third of its volume since 1993.
Keen To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint? Try These Simple Lifestyle Changes
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The pandemic is proof that we can make major lifestyle changes when it matters, and the same could be true for saving the planet.
Once Coronavirus Goes, Get Ready For The Flooding
23 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
2020 is shaping up to be a difficult year, and the next decade could be much of the same when it comes to flooding.
Rolling Stone Names And Shames The Powerful Men Killing The Planet
09 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rolling Stone’s article, ‘Climate Enemies: The Men Who Sold the World’, is a who’s who of powerful people destroying our planet.
In Other News: New Zealand Granted Legal Personhood To A River
20 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you find yourself in New Zealand make sure to show the Whanganui River the same respect you show your fellow human beings.
500k People Have Downloaded This End Of The World Prediction
17 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
A modern doomsday leader has risen to prominence via a climate change article that has been shared extensively across the globe.
You’re Swallowing 2000 Plastic Particles A Week
09 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Your tap water, food and even the air you breath could contain tiny plastic particles, and they’re messing with your health.
This Eco-Friendly Fashion Collaboration Is A Very Cool Idea [Video]
27 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One giant sportswear brand is doing its bit for the environment with its new eco-friendly and sustainable sneaker and apparel line.
Let’s Talk About Those Single-Use Coffee Pods
19 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
That hard plastic pod you popped into your machine this morning is going to take roughly 300 years to degrade.
Simple Ingredient Could Change The Future Of Ocean-Going Ships
19 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The shipping industry is finding creative ways to swap out the old ways of doing things for new, greener options.
Meet Ayakha Melithafa – South Africa’s Answer To Greta Thunberg
14 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Cape Town’s very own Ayakha Melithafa was inspired to take up climate activism during the water shortage, a decision that took her all the way to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Your Vinyl Obsession Is Terrible For The Planet
31 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We don’t really think about music in relation to climate change, but if you’re part of the vinyl revival, you aren’t doing the planet any favours.
“Prophets Of Doom!” – Highlights From Trump Versus Greta At Davos [Video]
22 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Donald Trump spewed some empty words, while Greta Thunberg accused politicians of “empty words and promises”, and that’s just the beginning of the drama.
Greta Thunberg Has A Go At Roger Federer – Tennis Legend Responds
13 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world’s foremost climate change activist had a pop at Roger Federer over one of his sponsorship deals, prompting a response from the Swiss superstar.
Everyone’s Talking About Planting Spekboom – Here’s Why
09 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The effects of climate change can be seen in full force Down Under, which is perhaps part of why so many South Africans are now talking about planting spekboom.
Guess Who Was Made This Year’s TIME Person Of The Year
12 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
TIME has revealed its ‘Person of the Year’ for 2019, and I would suggest that many of us saw this one coming.
‘Go Back To School And Shut Up’ – Jeremy Clarkson Went There With Greta Thunberg
05 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There is absolutely nothing surprising about the fact that Jeremy Clarkson has lashed out at Greta Thunberg.
Climate Change: Sorry Greta, Looks Like We’re Too Late
28 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new research paper reports that the world may have already crossed a number of climate tipping points, placing us in a state of planetary emergency.
Here’s The Footage Of The Protests During The Harvard / Yale Football Game
25 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
I don’t know much about American football, but even I’m aware of the rivalry between Harvard and Yale, and the importance of their annual match.
Latest Venice Flooding Footage Really Puts It Into Perspective As State Of Emergency Is Declared [Videos]
15 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Italy has declared a state of emergency in Venice following the worst flooding in more than 50 years.
Feeling Guilty About Flying? You’re Probably Suffering From ‘Flygskam’
12 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Flygskam’ is Swedish for ‘flight shame’, and it’s turning into a pretty formidable strategy for shaming people who consistently travel by plane.
Wednesday Morning Spice
06 Nov 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
11 000 scientists unite. Boeing whistleblower. Kebbles back in the news. Cape student’s extraordinary find. Maradona refutes daughter’s claim. Emma Watson ‘self-partnered’. Angelina goes nude.
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