When it comes to the insidious techniques that the industry is using to greenwash its image, undermine climate negotiations, and delay progress, there are many. Here, we break down astroturfing and corporate personhood, highlighting how they relate to this year’s COP28 summit. — ‘What’s the point of our climate summits if they’re being undermined by a shadow network of fossil fuel lobbying?’ This question, asked by a campaigner to Global Citizen, is one that’s resounded among activists since it was announced earlier this year that oil tycoon Sultan Al Jaber would be leading…

The Oscar winning actress became a fossil fuel baron draped in latex for a recent Make My Money Better ad campaign. Her sarcastic taunts aim to educate the British public about how their pension funds are bolstering oil and gas profits. — No reading between the lines is required for Make My Money Better’s latest ad campaign, featuring one ‘Oblivia Coalmine’. If you’ve twigged that this is a playful slant on the name Olivia Colman, pat yourself on the back. You’re well on your way to deciphering the ad’s intended message. Spoiler…

According to a recent report on climate inequality conducted by Oxfam, the planet-heating carbon emissions generated by the world’s wealthiest surged to 5.9 billion tonnes in 2019 — enough to cause 1.3 million excess deaths due to extreme heat. — The richest 1% of humanity are responsible for around the same percentage of global carbon emissions as the 5 billion people who represent the 66% poorest, with dire consequences for vulnerable communities and international efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

As social media and the lucrative, unregulated supplements industry continues to promote unrealistic beauty standards, more boys and young men today are becoming obsessed with body image and bulking up to the point of risking their overall wellbeing. — For as long as I’m able to remember, women have been the primary target of societal body critique. Permeating almost every aspect of my day-to-day life, I’ve frequently faced immense pressure from my peers, mainstream media, and even my own conditioned mind to adopt destructive behaviours in order to change…

A leading voice in racial justice and digital organising, Chelsea Miller is the co-founder of Freedom March NYC, one of the largest youth-led civil rights groups in America. We spoke to her about how considering long-term impact should always take precedence over promoting band-aid solutions. — ‘People can’t be what they don’t see,’ says Chelsea Miller, who is amongst Gen Z’s most prominent social change leaders. Embodying this statement, she’s been showing up for what she believes in for over a decade — and showing the world what that should look like in the process.

The vast majority of carbon capture projects that currently turn a profit are reportedly contributing directly to the production of oil. Sigh. — The phrase ‘one step forward, two steps back’ feels particularly apt when delving into the inner workings of carbon capture — in its current form, anyway. Despite a global consensus that decarbonisation technology is required to remain within the remit of net zero targets, paradoxically 78% of carbon capture and…

A recent study using jellyfish unmasks the danger that looms behind the deep-sea mining industry, emphasising the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and sustainable practices. — Located deep within the seabeds of the vast oceans are metallic nodules that have piqued the interest of many countries. The minerals contained within these deposits are driving deep-sea mining, a burgeoning industry which views such minerals as the lifeblood of the energy sector. The practice continues to stoke international…

A new report suggests that, despite widespread effort, LGBTQ+ abuse still prevails in our everyday spaces. — Though the rise in LGBTQ+ figures in the mainstream media — and flourishing national pride campaigns — may foster some ignorance to the realities of queer life in the UK, that reality is still painful for many. But a new report by London TravelWatch has highlighted just how severe LGBTQ+…

Those of us who purchase products on TikTok almost habitually have Trustpilot open in another tab. Can emerging ‘shopping social network’ Flip cut out the middleman by combining authentic video reviews and in-app ecommerce? — When you’ve a captive audience boasting $360bn in spending power but markedly declining attention spans, what do you do? You quite literally create a one-stop shop. Meet Flip, the ‘social shopping network’ targeting Gen Z which is essentially billed as TikTok meets Sephora.