How to have climate conversations during the holidays
We’ve all had those awkward family moments at the dinner table. A ‘casually’ racist comment in between “please pass the salt” and “so, have you met someone yet?” An eye-roll as soon as someone utters the word “vegan”. The holidays
Your Conscious Gift Guide: Europe Edit
This year, we're dreaming of a green Christmas. Whether you've already got the mulled drinks flowing and Feliz Navidad on repeat or have so far managed to resist Mariah Carey season, the holidays are upon us. We are major advocates
The Glasgow Pact has been finalised. Now what?
A conference two years in the making, finally culminated in tense final negotiations that went on late into Saturday night. The Glasgow Pact has caused mixed reactions in environmental and political circles. The agreement has mentioned fossil fuels explicitly, which
H&M X PETA: Are they pulling the (vegan) wool over our eyes?
H&M has collaborated with animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to create a vegan collection. The ‘Co-exist Story’ range by H&M is "vegan” and “PETA-approved”. The partners say they are exploring innovative alternatives to animal-derived
How to take part in the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
There was chaos on the UK rail network. Price gauging in Glasgow left many desperate for last-minute accommodation. David Attenborough delivered a rousing opening speech. Fridays for Future called out government hypocrisy during closing speeches. Yep, the much talked about
Why are governments lobbying climate scientists to downplay the severity of the climate crisis?
Leaked documents reveal governments of wealthy nations are lobbying UN climate scientists to water down their findings in an upcoming report. With COP approaching, global heads of state will position themselves in the press as 'world leaders' on climate action.
Google and YouTube are cracking down on climate misinformation
Misinformation is rampant online. And, as it turns out, it pays big bucks. On YouTube, monetised climate change videos containing inaccurate claims got over 21 million views in 2020. Now tech giants are cracking down. Money makes the internet go round Specifically,
What is COP and why is it important?
With just four weeks to go, you've probably been seeing plenty of media references to COP26? So, what exactly is COP and why should we care? What is COP? COP stands for 'Conference of Parties'. The COP is an annual United Nations
ICYMI: Top Moments from The Conscious Festival
And just like that, the most anticipated event of the year has wrapped! From Paris to London to Singapore, The Conscious Festival brought together open hearts and minds to spend the weekend together sharing perspectives on conscious living, unlearning and
