Category: World
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How Formula E Is Changing the Future
In 2025, Formula 1 had a global fan base of 827 million people. However, each race contributes to environmental harm, as car racing consumes large amounts of nonrenewable fuel and releases fossil emissions into the atmosphere. Luckily, a new sport delivers the same thrilling experience while staying sustainable and eco-friendly. This new sport is Formula…
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Patagonia—from Sustainable Brand to Symbol for Finance Bros
Picture hikers, climbers, and people who own at least one reusable bottle. Those same people are wearing Patagonia. It’s the brand of fleece jackets worn on misty mountain trails and windy beach hikes. Now picture young guys crossing the street in New York City in identical outfits and matching hairstyles. Patagonia went from layering against…
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Was Greta Thunberg Banned From Venice After Dyeing Its Canals Green?
In November 2025, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours following a protest in which she and other activists dyed the city’s waterways green. The protest was planned by Extinct Rebellion, an environmental group based in the UK that focuses on non-violent civil disobedience. This was done to call for…
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Ending Disposable Style: Regulating Fast Fashion in Paris
Paris is often referred to as the “fashion capital” of the world; with glitzy buildings, fancy couture runways, and well-dressed city folk, it’s easy to see why. Global warming, on the contrary, is much less glamorous yet prevalent in the ever-hotter city. As consumers of clothing, we must consider how we consume, and just as…
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Reflections on COP30
From November 10 to 21 last year, Belem, Brazil hosted the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, formally known as the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30). More than 55,000 delegates from member states of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) attended, making this the second-largest COP ever held. COP30’s President Andre…
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The Solar Potential of the African Continent
As the world entered the 21st century, environmental awareness increased and the cost of solar panels decreased. Many countries developed an interest in solar energy, including China, India, and the United States’ whose solar demand rose significantly. However, in the near future, the greatest solar potential is predicted to be in the African continent. Africa’s…
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Municipal Waste to Energy Project Overview
One of the biggest environmental problems faced by China today is how to dispose of their waste. China’s rapid urbanisation has led to a concerning level of accumulated solid waste; currently, they are one of the world’s largest producers of solid waste, and the government is having trouble managing the sheer volume of all of…
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Rust Revolution: The Rise of Iron-Air Batteries
Rust is usually a sign of decay. But what if it could power the future? In today’s world, there is a rising need for renewable energy sources However, while fossil fuels are clearly unsustainable, new challenges are posed with renewable energy sources. We can generate clean energy, but we cannot store it cheaply, cleanly, or…
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Genomines – The Biotech Startup that is Revolutionizing Nickel Mining
Nickel is a critical component of many things we use and see in our daily lives. It’s essential in electric vehicle batteries, stainless steel, aerospace and defense, AI and data centers, clean energy, and nuclear power. With so many uses for it, the nickel industry is a constantly active one, but traditional nickel mining practices …
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Climate Week NYC 2025
From September 21 – September 28, Climate Group, in collaboration with the United Nations General Assembly, hosted its annual Climate Week NYC 2025. Over the course of the week, grassroots organizations, international leaders, and tens of thousands of community members gathered in over 1000 panels and events that aimed to drive real-world climate action. This…
