Three ways farms of the future can feed the planet and heal it too
As traditional agriculture is having a negative impact on the planet, we ought to adapt to new, effective and sustainable methods.
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Why media education in schools needs to be about much more than ‘fake news’
It is widely believed that children who are growing up in today’s digital age should be taught ‘news and critical digital literacy’.
The bushfires are horrendous, but expect cyclones, floods and heatwaves too
Due to intelligent weather forecasters, extreme conditions can be predicted. And the bushfires are not the only disaster in store.
Protest has helped define the first two decades of the 21st century – here’s what’s next
There has been a noticeable rise in people using protest to demonstrate their beliefs. But what might the future hold for this form of expression?
Keeping mum in the kitchen – representations of mothers in ads haven’t changed in six decades
It’s the 1950s. There’s a woman at home in the kitchen. She’s busy running the domestic world of her family, whose health and happiness she’s
How to design a forest fit to heal the planet
Forests must be protected, as they store carbon, support wildlife and improve human well-being. Forest Landscape Reforestation may be the way forward.
This small German town took back the power – and went fully renewable
Wolfhagen, a German town, is paving the way for climate action as they adopt an impressive renewable energy plan.
Global emissions to hit 36.8 billion tonnes, beating last year’s record high
Harmful emissions are increasing everywhere, especially from transport, coal-fired power plants and deforestation. If we are not doing enough to tackle them, what will the future hold?
Climate crisis could reverse progress in achieving gender equality
In some parts of the world, women are more likely to suffer from the impact of climate change, as the pressure falls on females within these communities.
Energy expert: here’s where Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn’s climate pledges leave the planet
With the general election just around the corner, people want to know what the contending political party leaders plan to do about climate change.