Literacy rates and teen pregnancy

In this unit, issues of global importance are examined through the lens of data. Sustainability and climate change, inequality and global public health are discussed through two student-led projects. The second project involved assessing the causes, consequences, and factors of … Continue reading...

Different Forms of Injustice

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Regarding gender equality, the UN’s fifth Sustainable Development Goal, there is a long way to go to reach their target of empowering all women and girls globally. In this report, I will consider some … Continue reading...

Life Below Water: a glimpse into the connections beneath the surface

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Source: ‘School of Fish Swimming Underwater’ by Adriprayago Liemena (2019). https://www.pexels.com/photo/school- offish-swimming-underwater-7826494/

The year 2015 saw a ‘universal call to action’ to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that by 2030 all people … Continue reading...

Overconsumption as a form of Injustice

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Source: ‘Group of people protesting against police brutality’ by Mathis P.R. Reading (2020)
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Injustice is a very relevant topic when considering societal and environmental challenges – but what is it? Injustice is often … Continue reading...

Wolf protection in Western Europe

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While the wolf has remained in some European ecosystems all the way despite the multiple human threats, like in Italy’s Abruzzi mountains, the wolf’s return has become a central topic amongst European conservationists and … Continue reading...

The Role of Economic Growth: Perspectives and Values in A Changing World

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For centuries economic growth has been valued as an essential and desirable characteristic of any aspiring nation. It has long been associated with significant reductions in extreme poverty, advancements in technological innovation, and large … Continue reading...