If Overpopulation is True the Future Will be a Nightmare

The consequences of overpopulation could be horrifying. But it will only become a problem if we let it become one

• Post author:Paul Abela
• Post published:August 2, 2020
• Post category:Environment

Many people argue overpopulation is the reason we’re facing so many environmental and social challenges. If only there weren’t so many of us issues such as the climate crisis, biodiversity loss,…

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The consequences of overpopulation could be horrifying. But it will only become a problem if we let it become one

Could the Richest Man in the World End World Hunger?

While the wealth of Jeff Bezos is celebrated, millions of people suffer the chronic impacts of poverty. It doesn’t need to be this way

• Post author:Paul Abela
• Post published:July 26, 2020
• Post category:Equality

Jeff Bezos is filthy rich. The richest man in the world has a net worth of $170 billion. His wealth becomes all the more astonishing when you break it down. Bezos…

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While the wealth of Jeff Bezos is celebrated, millions of people suffer the chronic impacts of poverty. It doesn’t need to be this way

Has Hollywoods Obsession With the Nazis Made Racism Worse?

The pursuit of profits means the social impact of the film industry is neglected. Hollywood has a moral responsibility to do better

• Post author:Paul Abela
• Post published:July 19, 2020
• Post category:Society

World War II ended 75 years ago, you wouldn’t think it when Hollywood continues to churn out films on the subject. As the villains of the piece, the Nazis are front…

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The pursuit of profits means the social impact of the film industry is neglected. Hollywood has a moral responsibility to do better

Why Can’t Governments Solve the Climate Crisis?

Calls to build back better after the Coronavirus has provided hope now is the time we'll deal with the climate crisis. We won't, here's why

• Post author:Paul Abela
• Post published:July 12, 2020
• Post category:Environment

I remember it like it was yesterday. The day the Paris Climate Agreement was announced felt like a momentous occasion. 195 countries had come together to agree on commitments to fight…

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Calls to build back better after the Coronavirus has provided hope now is the time we'll deal with the climate crisis. We won't, here's why

Why Are There So Many Conspiracy Theories About the Coronavirus?

A breakdown of trust in the institutions that were designed to make society flourish is a dangerous reflection of the time we live in

• Post author:Paul Abela
• Post published:July 5, 2020
• Post category:Society

The Coronavirus outbreak has been a breeding ground for conspiracy theories. A recent YouGov poll found 49% of Americans believe the pandemic is man-made, while 13% believe it’s a hoax. The…

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A breakdown of trust in the institutions that were designed to make society flourish is a dangerous reflection of the time we live in

Has the Term African American Helped Fight Racism in America?

The intent was to provide cultural integrity, but did the popularisation of the term African American work to reinforce differences?

• Post author:Paul Abela
• Post published:June 28, 2020
• Post category:Society

Labels have a powerful influence on how we see ourselves and how we’re viewed in society. So when a group of black leaders, including Reverend Jesse Jackson, announced in December 1988…

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The intent was to provide cultural integrity, but did the popularisation of the term African American work to reinforce differences?