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G20 Finance Summit in India

G20 Finance Summit in India

By Mahina Wasim, BA Politics In order to provide finance ministers and central bank governors with a forum for discussing global economic and financial challenges, the G20 group of 19 nations plus the EU was founded in 1999. Combined, the G20 nations make up over two-thirds of the world’s

Should There be Support for Eco-Anxiety at Universities?

Should There be Support for Eco-Anxiety at Universities?

By Lulu Goad, BA Arabic 2022 was the hottest year on record for Britain, achieving a daily maximum temperature of more than 40°C. Once the multiple heat waves had subsided, there were storms and heavy rain to follow, which led to the infamous sewage spills around England and Wales.

Why you should be angry, not just worried

By Daphne Saunders, BA Global Liberal Arts A green energy system is possible, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. More than possible, it is unquestionably necessary and beneficial to all. It is the cheapest energy source that provides the most jobs. Don’t just be worried by the enormity

Dinner table conversations

A poem By Polina Isangulova, Introduction to Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities ‘Papa?’ ‘Yes, child.’ ‘What is progress?’ ‘Well, it’s taking something old or broken and making it better.’ ‘Like painting pretty things on blank paper? Is that progress?’ ‘Yes, exactly.’ ‘And how people in the olden days needed

Turning tragedy into triumph: Sir David Attenborough’s contribution to changing generational views on climate change

By Anisah Islam, BA Global Liberal Arts Climate change is a controversial topic, one which can be described as causing a divide in society as some argue it is not real. However, the UK’s national treasure and climate advocate Sir David Attenborough, would disagree, he has been voicing his

Now That It's Over: Reflections on COP26

Now That It's Over: Reflections on COP26

By Tabea Leiss, BA International Relations and Development Studies Just a few days after negotiations at COP26, lingering feelings of disappointment and frustration made their rounds among activists. As delegates were departing from Glasgow, it was undeniable – COP26 had failed. Governments agreed to return to the negotiation table with more

White Voices in Green Movements

White Voices in Green Movements

By Clarissa Mondeh, Anthropology and World Philosophies Environmental movements live in a continuous contradiction. Those most affected by climate change in the world are People of Colour (POCs). Yet, almost all of the green movements that have gained traction in recent years are predominantly white. This lack of representation intensifies