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Ushika Kidd Reflects on OCS in Her Role as Co-President ‘24-’25
Ushika Kidd, Co-President 24’-25’ reflects on OCS over the last year, highlighting the amazing impact OCS and its committees have made!
Green Ports: A key step towards sustainable maritime trade
Read more to explore the transformation process of ports into sustainable hubs that focus on energy efficiency and the adoption of green technologies.
How is Brazil getting ready for COP30?
Read more to find out how Brazil is gearing up to host COP30.
How Your Favourite T-Shirt Shapes the Planet
Ever wondered about the impact that your clothes have on the planet? Read further to hear about the daunting reality of the fashion industry.
Waste not, want not: recycling, value chains, and value change
Ushika Kidd reflects on the latest Café Scientifique with Dr Marcus Gover, former CEO of the Waste and Resources Action Programme, asking why does waste matter and what can we do about it?
The secret environmental cost to using AI
Kez Whittlesea explores the environmental problems that come with AI - a topic that has become invisible amongst more heated ethical and financial controversies.
New Years Resolutions Meet Climate Revolution
Kez Whittlesea explores news years resolutions and how even small changes can make a difference in fighting against climate change.
Island Stories: Perspectives on Climate Change from the Pacific
Small island states like Tuvalu are especially vulnerable to climate change. Climate justice means the Global North recognising their plight.
Division in the climate movement: the place of techno-optimism
Techno-optimist and eco-pessimist outlooks risk are dividing the climate movement. Can we find a middle ground?
Neoliberalism, Democracy and the Climate Crisis
Noam Chomsky talks the challenges of neoliberalism and how to tackle short-termism. Read our flagship event review.
Intersectional Environmentalism: Climate Justice, Environmental Racism and Inclusion in the Environmental Movement
In order to fairly and effectively fight the climate crisis, environmental actors need to embrace “intersectional environmentalism” and actively work to reach social justice.