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The Silent Massacre: Why Gaza’s Suffering Deserves Global Attention

Dr Gillian Piggott is an Associate Professor of Literatures in English. As an Assistant Professor at Balamand University in Lebanon she learned about the strife of the Palestinian people. Here she shares her opinions on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

This is an opinion piece by the author and the views expressed are her own.

by Dr. Gillian Piggott

From Heatwaves to Hurricanes: The Impact of 2024’s Climate Disasters

As we enter a new year, The Ethicalist takes a look back at the climate events that shook 2024, reminding us all of the urgent need for action

by Anthea Ayache

Older Animals Are Dying Off Faster – And It’s Wreaking Havoc on Nature

A new approach to conservation is urgently needed, say scientists, as the loss of wise, older animals threatens the balance of our ecosystems

by Nick Ames

Volunteer this Winter at one of these Inspiring UAE Organisations

From volunteering at beach clean-ups to wardrobe clear-outs, these eco-friendly initiatives will help you give back this Christmas

by Hayley Alexander

The Forever Gift: Why Pets Are a Commitment, Not a Seasonal Accessory

While buying a little puppy or kitten for the festive season might seem like a magical idea, local animal welfare volunteers explain why the trend is exacerbating the UAE’s problem with unwanted pets

by Harriet Shephard

Fire, Highways and Pesticides: The Triple Threat to Giant Anteaters

On ‘World Anteater Day,’ we report on how wildlife underpasses, tracking harnesses and pup rehabilitation could save this endangered Latin American mammal

by Sarah Freeman

A Catastrophe Brewing? How The Climate Crisis Could Cause A Coffee Drought

Coffee consumption continues to climb globally but could climate change mean the end for your cappuccino?

by Nick Harding

Can Geo-Engineering Fix the Climate Crisis?

As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, Professor Steven Koonin, a leading physicist and author of Unsettled?, stresses that adaptation, alongside technological innovations like geo-engineering, must be part of the solution

by Josh Sims

Earthshot 2024 Prize Winners Announced

From organisations protecting the critically endangered Saiga antelope to efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gases in Ghana by 70%, the winners of this year’s Earthshot Prize are true trailblazers

by Nick Ames

Fake Moos: Lab-Grown Meat and Insect Protein Under Political Siege

Why have lab-grown meat and insect proteins captivated the attention of conspiracy theorists and right-wing politicians? Nick Harding investigates

by Nick Harding