In the not-so-distant past, aspiring futurists and technological pundits assumed that there would eventually come a point when science and technology would forever change our lives. Robots and …
The Dandy Men: Inside the colourful and expensive subculture of the Congo
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Photo Credit: Daniele Tamagni Most of us probably wouldn’t associate made-to-measure suits, the finest silk ties, and fancy smoking pipes with the areas of the world’s poo…
Ignoring climate change won’t fix the economy – it’ll just get worse
In 2005 (how long ago that seems!) ex-Presidential candidate Al Gore premiered “An Inconvenient Truth”, that seminal documentary that introduced the public at large to the concept of anthropogenic cli…
Meet the man who is increasing food quality and quantity in Africa
Few continents in the world have had quite a time of it as Africa. The proverbial cradle of humanity, the continent and its inhabitants have suffered a variety of catastrophes over the centuries, some…
China’s biodiversity efforts involve public participation and employment
China is a land of contrasts. It’s an ancient land, steeped in tradition – but at the same time it’s one of the most densely populated and technologically advanced nations on Earth. It’s a land where …
Why more major cities need to encourage cycling
BY: RHIANN MOORE Although any automobile driver will tell you that cyclists are nightmares on wheels, they are actually doing a lot for the world around them. After all, with desperate needs to reduc…
How the UK government can end the housing crisis
You don’t need to be an expert in housing or property to recognise that the UK has a housing problem. In London, many homes are simply priced out of the market for ordinary people as house prices are …
Open Doors Toronto sees a collaboration between government and local businesses
Toronto – a city of roughly 6 million people (metro). It’s one of the largest cities in North America and an internationally acclaimed one at that. Naturally, due to its size and diverse amount …
Equal pay for Iceland: everything you need to know
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT Women and minorities have come a long way in terms of equal rights over the past few decades, but there are still some big problems. One of these is the pay gap. Although the pay …
Germany’s crowdfunded train takes to the rails
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Rail travel kicked off in Europe, and it’s no surprise that even now, though cars and trucks continue to rule the roost in Canada and the United States, Europeans ride the rails …
This company brings eco-friendly liquor to the table
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Who doesn’t love to kick back with a drink every now and then? There’s always beer as the good, reliable fallback option, of course, and if you’re out with friends – or if you’re…
This infographic proves that living in a tiny house is the key to a big life
Within the last decade the tiny house movement has blossomed. Many have come to realize that it is not the size of your space that matters, but rather what you do with it. Not only are tiny homes chea…
The Adulting School is opening soon – and people are both excited and pissed off
BY: JESSICA BEUKER I can vividly remember my first week of university residence. Well, the parts that weren’t seeped in vodka and jagger bombs anyway. Our floor had one laundry machine, which w…
Meet the Hyperloop: The future of high-speed travel
BY: PHILIIPPE DE JOCAS It’s hard to remember that, at one point, rail travel constituted the height of mobility; the iron horse and its kingdom of rails dominated the world’s transit scene for the b…
This Canadian Province just passed a motion for universal basic income
BY: JESSICA BEUKER On Tuesday, Prince Edward Island took a positive step forward by passing a motion to set up a basic income pilot project. The motion was put forward by Green Party leader Peter Bev…
Sweden is paying its citizens to fix their belongings instead of throwing them away
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY Buy. Use. Throw away. Buy again. The typical consumer cycle is a vicious one – not only does it produce copious amounts of waste and contribute greatly towards environmental…
This outdoor retailer is donating 100% of its Black Friday sales to grassroots environmental groups
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Ahh Black Friday; a day where Americans bludgeon the shit out of strangers for a discount on a flat screen, less than 24 hours after they give thanks for everything they have. For …
How Will Brexit Affect Ireland’s Economy?
The credit crunch of 2008 had a detrimental effect on a number of EU economies. The bursting of the so-called ‘American Housing Bubble’ triggered a domino effect of economic events that hi…
There are massive cities in China where no one lives
BY: Ted Barnaby If you were to walk into a full-scale city with skyscrapers, condos, malls and shops—and there wasn’t a single person to be seen for miles, your first question would probably be: where…
The truth about job security
BY: JESSICA BURDE What makes a good job offer? In a Tower Watson Global Workforce Study, 32,000 employees were surveyed about what they look for in a job offer. The results of the survey were released…