An environmental scientist calls BS — I wrote my first thesis on the eradication of PET waste with the help of circular economy principles. The near-complete eradication of single-use plastic is feasible and affordable. …

To get familiarised with “climate denier claims,” I spent some time in various forums discussing them — To get familiarised with "climate denier claims," I spent some time in various forums discussing them. The first thing that caught my eye was the argument that "climate change denier" is a pejorative and reductionist label on climate skeptics. …

Hyperlocal, green, happy — Cities should be smart, efficient spaces where we have everything at our doorstep. At least, in theory, or if you are lucky enough to live in the nicer areas of your town. Some cities feel more accommodating than others, and they all have different characters. But one thing is for…

Here is what you can do instead — I’m sure I’m not the first person to tell you that the world's plastic problem is at a critical level today. From the Stone Age to the Iron Age to the Steel Age, we delineate society’s epochs by their primary material for fabrication. …

Here is a more sustainable approach to new beginnings — We are nearing the end of January, and the marketing messaging designed to make you feel insecure and inferior is in full swing. Isn’t it weird that every year, in the middle of dead winter, we are expected to turn our lives around and become a better, fitter, more productive…

This Is Why We Can’t Fix Things — Ever wonder why there is still inequality, hunger, wars, injustices, and just an excessive amount of dumb sh*t going on today? And we hear from left and right that we have all the solutions; we just need to implement them. Yet there is a lot of talking and no implementation…

An omnivore's journey towards veganism — I loved eating meat. Eating meat was a tradition and a core element of my identity. Lamb-meat dumplings and soups reminded me of lunches with my grandparents and have brought me comfort. But I have felt increasingly uneasy about my meat consumption. I started eating less and less animal-based products…

Suck it up, buttercup — Men hurt men in patriarchy. Patriarchy pushes toxic masculinity onto everyone. Beyond the obvious issues of boys being expected to bottle up their feelings, men carry a lot of shame, anger, and hate. We are all hurt in heteronormative patriarchal systems. None of us are safe; none of us are…

Part 2 — Climate science is as robust as science can get, yet amid a global existential emergency, all we get is non-binding agreements and governments’ sloppy kisses to Big Oil. From billions of pounds of public money for the oil and gas industry in the UK to the industry’s grotesque profits while…