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The negative impact of fast fashion

Clothing retailers coined the term “fast fashion” in the late 1990s. The phrase describes the rapid turnover of designs in the fashion industry. A fast fashion retailer can receive new …
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Hawaii overtourism: What is it and what can you do?

The Hawaiian Islands are among the most popular vacation destinations in the world. They offer travellers many beautiful sites and a wide variety of activities to enjoy. Couple that with the fact that …
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Air pollutions was a factor in the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

Ella Addo-Kissi-Debrah is the first person in the UK whose death certificate lists air pollution exposure as a cause of death. The inquest into her death comes after her mother, Rosamund …
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What is overtourism?

‍In many cities and countries around the world, overtourism has become a significant issue of concern. Although tourism can stimulate the economy, it can also negatively impact it. Over tourism …
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Environmental concerns: What Is ecofascism?

The political and social movement known as eco fascism is growing in popularity worldwide. But what is it, and why should you care? Simply put, eco fascism is the belief that humans are …
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Eating less meat could save the world, says report

Eating less meat, particularly beef, recycling more waste and devoting more farmland to crops which can generate biofuels are essential if the world is to combat climate change, experts …
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Plus sized people blamed for global warming

As if they didn’t already have enough problems to contend with, plus-sized people are now being blamed for global warming. British scientists say they use up more fuel to transport them around, and …

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This Day In History

Events in History
On this day in 1863 The Battle of Gettysburg started.
On this day in 1867 Canada gained independence from the British.
On this day in 1960 Italian Somaliland gained independence and merged with British Somaliland to become the United Republic of Somalia.
On this day in 1962 Rwanda gained independence from Belgium.
On this day in 1962 Burundi gained independence from Belgium.
On this day in 1962 On 1 July 1962, the Commonwealth Immigrants Act came into effect, ending the automatic right of people of the British Commonwealth and Colonies to settle in the United Kingdom.
On this day in 1994 International Reggae Day was founded by Andrea Davis to celebrate reggae music’s impact and promote its cultural significance.

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