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NomuHub: What a School Build in Zanzibar Taught Me About Meaningful Travel

When Ryadh Kaddour and his wife joined a volunteer trip to Zanzibar with NomuHub, they thought they were going to give, but they returned with far more than they expected

by Ryadh Kaddour

Monarch Butterflies Are in Freefall – Can We Still Save Them?

Monarch butterflies, long seen as a symbol of resilience for their epic 4,000km migration, are now in freefall, threatened by
a dangerous mix of habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change

by Rob Taylor

Illegally Released Lynx Cubs Find New Highland Home

The discovery of three illegally released lynx cubs in the Cairngorms has ignited debate over the dangers of rogue rewilding in Scotland

by Nick Ames

Blood Avocados: The Dark Truth Behind the World’s Favourite Superfruit

From cartel-controlled orchards and deadly extortion to deforested hillsides and disappearing rivers, the avocado industry is hiding a brutal truth beneath its glossy green surface

by Anthea Ayache

Here’s Why Plntd Is More Than Just Another Plant Shop

Not the perfect plant parent? Plntd is here to help

by Claire Wills

Crypto’s High Price Tag Comes with a Hidden Carbon Cost

If Bitcoin were a country, its annual energy consumption would rank 27th in the world, raising serious questions about the true cost of digital currency.

by Josh Sims

Conscious Capsules: Nespresso and Sarah’s Bag Turn Coffee Waste Into Couture

A new collaboration between Nespresso and Sarah’s Bag puts recycled materials and women’s empowerment at the heart of design

by Anthea Ayache

Can These Food Planet Prize Finalists Help Fix Our Broken Food System?

From rice paddies in Bali to bio-tech farms in the U.S., the Food Planet Prize 2025 shortlist is spotlighting six breakthrough ideas that could revolutionise the way we grow, eat, and think about food

by Anthea Ayache

Hunted, Skinned, and Sold: The Tragic Leopard Trade

Despite global protection, leopards are being killed, carved up, and sold as medicine, trophies, and luxury goods

by Anthea Ayache

Sssssingle-Use Plastic: London Kids Fight Back With a Giant Snake

A group of London students turned one week of household waste into a giant snake , a powerful symbol of our growing pollution problem.

by Nick Ames