Post List #4
The toxic impact of microplastics in the human body
Scientists at the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam have revealed disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics, warning of their potentially deadly effects on human immune cells Microplastic pollution is no small issue. Defined as any plastic debris measuring less than…
What could a cull extension mean for the British badger?
Badger culling is on the rise again, with critics claiming it could completely erase the species from a number of areas across the UK It was confirmed by the government last…
Fighting ‘environmental racism’ in US cities
In the USA, communities of colour are more likely to suffer from negative environmental impacts In 1987, a report released by the United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice laid bare the stark…
Debating India’s smart city vision
India has pledged $120billion to make its cities ‘smart’. But can such technology help the country solve its most pressing urban issues? Since India secured independence, the country’s urban population…
Britain’s mascot debate reignites over Exeter Chiefs’ branding
Exeter’s rugby team finds itself in the middle of a global dispute about the use of Native American mascots in sport Feather headdresses, tribal war paint and ceremonious battle cries…
Tim Marshall: wrecking peace in the Middle East is easier than building it
Why Hamas wanted to destroy hopes for bringing Saudi Arabia closer to Israel On 6 October, there were signs that Saudi…
The toxic impact of microplastics in the human body
Scientists at the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam have revealed disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics, warning of their potentially deadly effects on human immune cells Microplastic pollution is no small issue. Defined as any plastic debris measuring less than…
What could a cull extension mean for the British badger?
Badger culling is on the rise again, with critics claiming it could completely erase the species from a number of areas across the UK It was confirmed by the government last…
Fighting ‘environmental racism’ in US cities
In the USA, communities of colour are more likely to suffer from negative environmental impacts In 1987, a report released by the United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice laid bare the stark…
Debating India’s smart city vision
India has pledged $120billion to make its cities ‘smart’. But can such technology help the country solve its most pressing urban issues? Since India secured independence, the country’s urban population…
Britain’s mascot debate reignites over Exeter Chiefs’ branding
Exeter’s rugby team finds itself in the middle of a global dispute about the use of Native American mascots in sport Feather headdresses, tribal war paint and ceremonious battle cries…
The toxic impact of microplastics in the human body
Scientists at the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam have revealed disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics, warning of their potentially…
The toxic impact of microplastics in the human body
Scientists at the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam have revealed disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics, warning of their potentially deadly effects on human…
