Hydropower dams, initially celebrated as feats of engineering, are now scrutinized for their negative environmental and societal impacts.
The ‘Blue Economy’ Myth: We Have to Stop Thinking the Ocean Can Be Run Like a Business
Protecting the Earth’s oceans is problematic when profit is the leading concern.
Chickens Lack the Most Basic Legal Protection: The Right to Humane Slaughter
The immense suffering endured by factory-farmed chickens is grossly inhumane. We must treat them better.
How Sustainable Next-Gen Materials Can Create a More Ethical Consumer Market
The nascent industry of next-gen materials is set to dethrone unsustainable animal-based materials.
Political Collapse: Lessons From Fallen Empires
Our investigation of the disastrous society-wide collapses of four premodern polities, China’s Ming Dynasty, the South Asian Mughal Empire, the High Roman Empire, and Renaissance Venice led to the discovery of an unexpected historical pattern.
The Status of Europe’s Autonomous Movements
While the EU plays a dominant role in managing autonomous and separatist movements in member states, non-EU countries have their own rules, and can be more vulnerable to outside interference.
Community in Motion
Bike co-ops uphold a tradition of self-empowerment through cycling.
Trump’s Battle for U.S. Sports
Donald Trump’s targeting of established sports leagues and promotion of alternatives have partly reshaped the American sports landscape. Increasing politicization is continuing to challenge its role as a key form of entertainment and culture, with the prospect of further disruption with a second term.
Is the Food Industry Concealing Possible Destruction of the Tropics From the Public?
Millions of tons of palm oil are ‘missing’ from Big Food’s deforestation-free claims.
How Powerful Are the Remaining Royals?
Most royal families continue to face a decline in relevance, yet their ongoing efforts to adapt means they cannot be discounted entirely.