Opinion Piece
Culture . Society . UncategorizedSpirals, Bundles Quaffs and Curls,My hair surrounded by interestThey go and grab as if mining for diamonds and pearls!But for the love of your fingersDo Not Touch. I wish a small Poem was enough to get my point across however I must inform and educate people on a situation minority women find themselves in: That
Star System as a Failed System?
Media . SocietyIn recent years, it is increasingly common to see a well-known celebrity in a television series or in a movie. It is a clear method used by large and small production companies to increase audiences and thus the benefits obtained from an audiovisual production. A user who follows an influencer on social media is likely
How do we handle with “filters”?
Media . SocietyRecently, a blogger’s complaint about the “filtered spots” on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese app) drew a lot of attention, as it stemmed from a blue cottage in Sanya’s Qingshuiwan (Clear Water Bay) which was mentioned as a “secret spot for awesome photos”. But it was only after a visit that the so-called secret spot was nothing
A 19-years old firewoman
Climate Change . Culture . SocietyBlog post by Caterina Cainca Images showing dead kangaroos and entire forests burning have reached every single part of the world. I am talking about Australia and the huge consequences this island has been dealing with during the last years and that led to the so-called Black Summer. The story I am about to tell
The climate crisis calls for action
Climate Change . Politics . SocietyIf the climate rally that took place on October 25th in the capital of Spain demonstrates anything, it is that climate change is no longer the belief of a few individuals who fight for the cause to the rhythm of The Beatles and with the peace symbol as their mantra. Climate change has become a
Get Your Hands “Dirty” in Germany
Authors . City life . Climate Change . Society . Student lifeFor the general public, throwing rubbish into the right bins could be a great starting point for environmental protection. Best Recycling Rate Around the Globe When I first moved into the Olympisches Dorf in September, my eyes were immediately caught by its intense colorfulness – not just those exquisitely-painted facades of the bungalows but also
COP26 and the Future of our Climate
Climate Change . Culture . Politics . SocietyWritten by Sofia Oloyede 01/12/2021 In her passionate speech at the ‘Youth4Climate’ convention, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg criticises world leaders and their approach to the climate crisis. The event was held prior to the highly awaited COP26 conference, where leaders congregate and discuss how they will approach the ever-growing climate-related issues of our world. COP26
How Reputation Gets In The Way of Reparations
City life . Climate Change . Culture . Media . Politics . Society . UncategorizedThe Battle For Hearts And Minds To Achieve A Better World. London is a city that can be comfortably prosecuted as guilty for its crimes against the environment. The concrete landscape is impressive, filled with the old and new. An efficient transportation system runs like streams below but above, lies a lack of bike lanes
The Czech Republic, a country where climate change does not exist?
Climate Change . Media . SocietyNovember 17 is one of the most important Czech holidays. It is also the latest one. On 17 November 1989, the Velvet Revolution began, a non-violent transition of power in Czechoslovakia. The riot police suppressed a student demonstration in Prague on International Student’s Day. On the street, where it hapenned – Národní/National street – there
Set sail in the sea of green dream
Society . Student lifeAn idea ignited a green dream. In the year 1998, the Yangtze River suffered a massive basin-wide flood. The destruction of vegetation in the middle and upper streams of the Yangtze River, which was exposed during the disastrous flood, caught the attention of seven girls, including Yan Yun. Soon afterwards, in 1999, when everyone saw using