Illegal Mining Devastating the Amazon Region – Key Facts
Illegal mining, especially of gold, has become the primary source of money for many residents of the Amazon region. We examine the facts and some key insights.
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Designing for VUCA Environments & Social and Urban Problems
Design studio focussed on social and urban problems discusses today’s need of designing for VUCA: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous environments.
The Global Situation of Food Security: Facts and Figures
We discuss the present day facts. As the lack of food security still affects many countries, crucial work is being done by key international institutions.
How Do Natural Disasters Really Impact the Environment?
They directly impact people and also harm the environment, immediately and in the long term. We look at the wider effects of five types of natural disasters.
Cyclone Freddy Ravages Southern Malawi Affecting Thousands
Hundreds of people have been killed in Malawi as a result of Tropical Cyclone Freddy in three days of destruction that began on Monday 12 March, 2023.
The UK Cost of Living Crisis: A Closer Look at the Facts
This article explores the UK’s cost of living crisis, the effect it is having on everyday people, and how a rotten political system is perhaps to blame.
The Correlation of Our Climate Crisis and the Housing Crisis
The housing and climate crisis are inextricably linked. By addressing both, the world surges toward a more equitable and eco-friendly future.
Ways to Mitigate the Effects of Wildfires on Air Quality
They may be unavoidable, but what can we do to mitigate the environmental and health effects of wildfires?
How Jooble, in Kyiv, is Helping to Support People in Need
Jooble is providing professional and educational opportunities. During the scariest moment in Ukrainian modern history, the company is helping its employees.
How Climate Change Will Impact Disaster Preparedness Steps
Even though we may not be able to prevent severe storms brought on by climate change, we can take steps to prepare.
TIAFI Community Centre in Turkey Helps Syrian Refugees
The TIAFI Community Centre, in the Turkish city of Izmir, Helps Syrian Refugees Rebuild Their Lives
Reflections on Covid: The Experience of a Vaccination Clinic Volunteer
A vaccination clinic volunteer shares the experience of living and working in a state where public sentiment frequently opposes government interference.
Covid-19 Restrictions in Malawi Disrupt the Livelihoods of Farming Families
Covid-19 restrictions in Malawi have inadvertently had an adverse affect on the demand for onions, and thus have had a devastation effect on the livelihoods of the country’s onion farmers.