The European Union’s Climate Law could create necessary precedent in sustainability
Portugal’s environment minister announced in January this year that the country would utilize its six-month presidency of the EU to finalize the bloc’s proposed climate law. Th
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental migrants
As far back as 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that migration would be the single greatest impact of climate change. As per a report by the IPCC
Gender discrimination litigations are shedding light on the continuing problem of workplace bias
In most jurisdictions, gender discrimination at the workplace is prohibited by law. However, from hiring policies and promotions, to compensation offered, many companies treat wome
The role of impartial reporting in upholding democratic processes
According to Freedom House, political rights and civil liberties have seen a decline in democracies in general. According to their Freedom in the World 2021 Report, India, among th
The right to repair movement could have a significant impact on global emissions reduction
Many manufacturers use planned obsolescence so that products fail prematurely and are short-lived, thereby forcing consumers to purchase replacements at more frequent intervals. In
The integration of healthcare and VR
Virtual reality (VR) has largely been associated with the field of entertainment. However, scientists and particularly health experts have uncovered the benefits of VR in the healt
The increasing number of internet blackouts worldwide is cause for concern
While internet blackouts first found favor in situations of political unrest, over the years, the practice has expanded to restrict issues not involving large scale opposition or v
Preparing for the world’s next pandemic: lessons learned in 2020
Even as the world is reeling from the effects of COVID-19, the World Health Organization has urged world leaders to prepare for the next pandemic, by building up prevention capacit