The news is SO intense right now. The whole Musk/Twitter fiasco, Ukraine and Russia, the US midterms that could make the US pretty much useless for the next two years, Netanyahu back in power maybe, North Korea setting off missiles, Brazil protests, UK politics and its economy, and so MUCH more. Then on the climate […]
#121 Weekend reads – Zombie Fires? I think I need a drink Read More »
I published The humility of four extreme weather events in four months this week. In it I detailed my personal experiences of going through four extreme weather events in four months across three continents – and the absolute humility you feel when you do – as well as the fact that barely any country is
#120 Weekend reads – are we even remotely ready for extreme weather? Read More »
Greetings from Melbourne, where after nearly three years, I can finally reconnect with my family again. The good news is, everyone seems to be in a great place, which is a relief, because the impact of the pandemic on so many has been so hard. An issue we’ll be dealing with for years to come.
#118 Weekend reads – post-pandemic Aussie family reunion at last Read More »
The title the spark that became a fire could be linked to so many news shocks happening this week, but the focus of this title is Iran. The death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police, for allegedly violating Iran’s strict hijab headscarf rules, is the spark that has become a fire
#116 Weekend reads – the spark that became a fire 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 »
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 “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 »
I want to draw your attention to three articles this week. The first is a startling fast fashion story – TikTokers List Red Flags That Show
#91 Weekend reads – fast fashion has to go and we must stop buying it Read More »
Happy New Year my friends and here’s hoping for better times ahead for all. Then again, we’re certainly off to a chaotic start
#86 Weekend reads – are you leaping into 2022 or still recuperating from 2021? Read More »
When I published my weekend reads last Saturday, we had just learnt the name of the new variant, Omicron, and this week
#83 Weekend reads – a case study in news and opinions this week Read More »
