Environment Articles
Identity and fast fashion: A story of overconsumption
Social media is driving overconsumption, selling us an ideal aesthetic – but our identity doesn’t just come from fashion
What is a climate tipping point, and is there anything we can do?
With the news that warm-water coral reefs have reached a climate tipping point, conversations about climate change are becoming more important than ever
How will Donald Trump influence the fashion industry?
Trump’s second presidential term is set to have a huge impact on trade, environmental policies and the economy, and as a result the fashion industry
Is the University of Manchester complicit in greenwashing?
The University of Manchester has received a number of sustainability awards. Does the University’s close ties with fossil fuel companies BP and Shell make it complicit in greenwashing?
The environmental impact of cryptocurrency
Popularised by public figures such as Elon Musk, cryptocurrency has emerged in the public consciousness in recent years. But what actually is it, and how does it affect the environment?
Ones to watch: Tell the Truth’s Fashion Week debut
Rainy Womack tells us about the debut of his luxury brand Tell the Truth at London Fashion Week 2024
Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?
In his keynote presentation, Professor Mark Miodownik deliberates on the perils of consumerism, how we might manage to bring it to a sustainable future, and its obsolescence
“The climate change hoax” – and other X threads
When 97% of scientists agree that climate change is caused by humans, what could sway people to go against them and call it a hoax? We took to X to find out
Colour and community: How a Fallowfield gardening project is making the community blossom
Native flowers, wild grasses and garden herbs — community group ‘Fallowfield Tree Bases’ are planting more than new bulbs but rather sowing the seeds for a more vibrant and collaborative neighbourhood.
Clean air, clean mind: The impact of air pollution on our brains
We know that air pollution has negative consequences on human health, but how does it affect our thinking and cognitive abilities?
Primark goes online – RIP sustainable fashion
Primark has announced they’re moving online. But why? Is this really necessary for an already successful company?
Air pollution linked to reduced sperm quality
The climate crisis is the subject of constant debate and analysis – but why aren’t we talking about sperm?