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How science explains the intensification of wildfires in California
Sustainability, climate action, and environmental protection are critical as the world faces the intensifying threat of wildfires, particula

Editorial Team SDG13
Jan 133 min read


443,832 young lives lost annually: Urgent call for clean water
Access to safe water and proper sanitation is a fundamental human right, yet millions of children worldwide face life-threatening consequenc

Editorial Team SDG6
Jan 113 min read


North Korean soldiers in Ukraine: A new dimension to proxy warfare
Recent reports of North Korean soldiers fighting and dying alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have sparked significant concern over the exp

Ira Grange
Jan 64 min read


Happy New Year 2050: A world with a demographic time bomb
And, well, here I am, in 2050, looking back from the future and giving you a gentle (or perhaps not-so-gentle) nudge about what we failed to

Ira Grange
Jan 24 min read


The dictatorship of social media: Exploited bodies, fractured minds and a society trapped in its own reflection
The 4th of February 2004 marked the beginning of an era in which humanity, paradoxically, became connected and fractured at the same time.

Ira Grange
Dec 30, 20245 min read


The earth’s deserts are expanding: Global cooperation is our last hope
The ongoing transformation of Earth's landscapes presents a dire warning about the future of our planet.

Editorial Team SDG15
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Space debris: A growing challenge from old satellites
Space debris, also known as space junk, is one of the most concerning challenges for space missions and the long-term sustainability of

Editorial Team SDG12
Dec 23, 20245 min read


Understanding carbon offsets: A global approach to tackling climate change
The escalating threat of climate change underscores the urgent need for sustainable development and innovative strategies.

Editorial Team SDG13
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Vanuatu earthquake today: Seismic and climate effects challenge the nation’s survival
Today, Vanuatu, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, faced the devastating effects of a powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitud

Editorial Team SDG11
Dec 17, 20244 min read


The dual-use dilemma: Safeguarding against AI misuse in biosciences
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised numerous fields, including biological research, by accelerating innovation and streamlining

Editorial Team SDG9
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Marine-derived cosmetics: A promising frontier in sustainable skincare
The cosmetics industry, driven by growing consumer demand for sustainable and health-conscious products, is turning to the vast, untapped re

Editorial Team SDG9
Nov 27, 20243 min read


COP29: Meaningful action or another missed opportunity?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29) is set to take place from 11 to 22 November in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

Editorial Team SDG13
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Dynamic goals for sustainable development in universities: An overview analysis of SDG integration
Universities play a critical role in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet there is a noticeable gap in

Editorial
Nov 20, 20245 min read


The list of goods produced by child labor or forced labor
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) released the latest update to its List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor.

Fernando Morales-de la Cruz
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Global collaboration: Environmental exploitation in conflict
On 6 November each year, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

Editorial Team SDG13
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Tackling global smoking health challenges through collaborative public health initiatives
Smoking remains one of the most significant global health challenges, responsible for millions of preventable deaths each year.

Editorial Team SDG3
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Regeneration Generation Initiative: Empowering global sustainability through art and advocacy
The Regeneration Generation Initiative, a project under the Shakti Regeneration Institute, is an ambitious effort rooted in the principles o

Editorial Team SDG16
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Sustainability takes centre stage at Cronkite Awards for Ocean Champions 2024
The Stone Soup Leadership Institute hosted the Cronkite Awards for Ocean Champions 2024 last night in New York City, an event that honoured

Editorial Team SDG13
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Cigarette butts: The hidden threat to our environment
Cigarette butts are the most common form of plastic pollution in the world, with approximately 4.5 trillion individual butts contaminating o

Editorial Team SDG17
Aug 31, 20243 min read


The enigmatic Banksy: Merging art, activism, and environmental sustainability
Banksy, the pseudonymous street artist, political activist, and film director, remains an elusive figure whose true identity continues to ca

Editorial Team SDG17
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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