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It’s time to say goodbye to air pollution
While many of us hope for things to return to "normal" after COVID-19, air pollution must not revert to pre-pandemic levels.
Minwoo Son • 6 min read -
No one is safe until we all are: Global solutions for our global biodiversity crisis
Biodiversity is a global issue. The loss of biodiversity and its impact on people does not recognise political jurisdictions.
Pan Wenjing • 5 min read -
Ecological imperatives – we can’t keep growing like this
My hope for the post-pandemic world is that we slow down, seek answers by observing nature, learn about mutual learning, deepen our respect for the wild and unmanaged world, and give Mother Earth herself a permanent seat at our tables.
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Waste trade woes: Plastic waste from developed countries add to Malaysia’s environmental crisis
“The illegal dumping of plastic waste from over 19 countries worldwide has left an indelible mark on Malaysia.”
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Protecting nature means protecting ourselves
Healthy and undisturbed nature, especially intact ecosystems such as forests, provides a shield against dangerous new diseases emerging and spreading to humans.
Louisa Casson • 5 min read -
Why we need to talk about Debt Cancellation for Global South Countries
We are facing a triple crisis globally: a public health crisis, an economic crisis and an ecological crisis.
Amanda Starbuck • 4 min read -
Redefining safety
If you had to choose between a gun and a ventilator to save your life, what would it be?
Jen Maman • 4 min read -
Land grabbers, loggers and miners don’t self-isolate
Illegal activities continue in Indigenous Peoples lands, posing not only a threat to their livelihoods and to the forest, but also to their health.
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Chernobyl still burns
2020 saw the biggest fires recorded in the Chornobyl exclusion zone to date, one of the largest wildlife areas in Europe. The area will take years to recover.
Rashid Alimov • 4 min read -
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a rare crack in the system – let’s use it to create a better world
Will our politicians prioritize a future where industries contribute to solving the climate crisis? Or will they simply restore the status quo?
Helene Hagel • 3 min read