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I worked with survivors of gender-based violence. The link between women, power and environmental extraction is undeniable
When we speak of the Earth, we instinctively gender it as “she”. That very feminisation makes it easier for people to justify that she is ours for the taking.
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How Big Ag’s profit leads to toxic nitrates in tap water
Water is a fundamental human right, but the industry claiming to "feed the world" is quietly poisoning what we drink.
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Denmark’s “Pig Election” matters far beyond Denmark for healthy water
Denmark’s “Pig Election” shows how industrial meat and dairy are polluting drinking water and why this fight matters far beyond Denmark. From nitrate contamination to pesticide pollution, communities are pushing back against Big Ag and demanding a different food system.
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Forget about the price tag: the hidden cost of fast fashion
True sustainability demands a shift away from overproduction and overconsumption, yet fast fashion brands refuse to adopt this model because it threatens their profits.
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5 things Big Ag doesn’t want you to know this World Water Day
While Big Ag executives hide behind the claim that they are ‘feeding the world,’ their own run-off is poisoning the very communities they claim to serve. Here are the 5 facts about Nitrate (NO3) that show our current water laws need an upgrade.
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Facing floods in one of the world’s fastest-sinking cities is how I found out that the climate crisis is tougher on women
And as a woman who experienced countless floods in Jakarta, I can testify: the climate crisis is not just. It’s not gender-neutral.
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South Africa: Making sense of a water crisis after historic floods
Unpacking how taps are running dry in Johannesburg when just a month ago, South Africa experienced one of the worst floods in its recorded history.
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South African community health worker delivers baby during historic flood disaster
Birthing babies can become way more complicated in extreme weather, as can managing everyday healthcare and medical emergencies. But such pressures will only increase as fossil-fuelled disasters intensify.
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Reheating plastic food containers: what science says about microplastics and chemicals in ready meals
How often do you eat takeaway food? What about pre-prepared ready meals? Or maybe just microwaving some leftovers you had in the fridge? In any of these cases, there’s a pretty good chance the container was made out of plastic. Considering that they can be an extremely affordable option, are there any potential downsides we…
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“Are We Cooked?”: New Greenpeace report warns of ready meals flooded with microplastics and toxic chemicals
Consumers worldwide are being misled by “microwave-safe” labels while regulators turn a blind eye, as plastics production surges and health risks mount.