The fashion industry has been in the news in recent weeks, focusing on Shein – a fast fashion provider on steroids. The coverage claims workers in its supply chain are paid as little as 3p to work 18-hour shifts. If they make a mistake on the 500 garments per day they are required to produce, […]
#119 Weekend reads – tackling the massive issue of fashion industry emissions Read More »
Fascism is now ascendant across the West, particularly in Europe – a region known for keeping its fascism in check since WWII. Alas, in Italy and Sweden, they now have parties rooted in Nazi-style fascism. Of course, Poland and Hungary have already gone down this path, not to forget, other European countries, like Germany and
#117 Weekend reads – the rise and rise of fascism Read More »
We’ve seen a lot of news about Ukraine in the last couple of weeks, including a lightning advance that reclaimed more than 1,000 square miles of land and a key military hub. The media has made the call that victory is imminent, however, it is not being supported by military and political experts. The experts
#115 Weekend reads – there are two story lines from Ukraine, both important Read More »
The news that has consumed the world for the last couple of days is, of course, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Most of the commentary I have read is honouring a person who gave a life of service to her country and the Commonwealth. But many are not honouring the Queen, because she represents
#114 Weekend reads – a life of service and a complicated legacy Read More »
I’m back, more determined than ever to encourage everyone to pay attention to the information and news that matters.
#111 Weekend reads – are you paying attention to the news that matters? Read More »
Two big news pieces broke this week. We have 195 carbon bombs guaranteed to take any chance of a live-able future out of the equation
#104 Weekend reads – carbon bombs and 1.5 in next couple of years Read More »
It’s a conversation that has been happening for some time now and many will think these words are too extreme – a war on women? Well… yes.
#103 Weekend reads – is there a war on women? Read More »
We started the week with the news that Wynn Bruce set himself on fire outside the US Supreme Court. He did this as an act of compassion
#102 Weekend reads – we have passed the 6th of the nine planetary boundaries Read More »
We “celebrated” Earth Day this year, which started in 1970, the year of my birth. Here’s a little video of one thing we’ve achieved in this time…
#101 Weekend reads – Earth Day started in 1970, a grim track record follows Read More »
After nearly two and a half years, we’ve made it back to Singapore. It’s a practical trip – banks, doctors, dentists, accountants
#99 Weekend reads – greetings from Singapore, it’s nice to see you Read More »
