Be cautious of what you let into the ocean, for all our sakes.
Have you unknowingly been killing coral and endangering marine life? Unfortunately, many people remain unaware that traditional sunscreen is not eco-compatible and contains toxic chemicals that are tremendously harmful to coral reefs. Although corals are often mistaken for non-living things, they are in fact invaluable and irreplaceable living animals. Increased awareness of issues such as this one is crucial in order to diminish the harm that we — often obliviously — cause to the precious aquatic environment.
How Does Sunscreen Damage Coral Reefs?
The algae that live in coral tissue provide nutrients that are essential for the coral’s survival. Among other culprits, such as increased water…
In a fortunate turn of events, scientists have a fighting chance to save the subspecies.
With only two remaining northern white rhinos, a mother-daughter duo, scientists have intervened with assisted methods of reproduction. The subspecies was declared extinct in the wild in 2008, following the effects of civil war, habitat loss, and aggressive poaching. The last male of the subspecies, beloved Sudan, was humanly euthanised in 2018 at 45, after months of poor health. Leaving behind only a daughter, Najin, and a granddaughter, Fatu, his death is viewed as a cruel symbol of human disregard for nature.
In 2012, Dr Thomas Hildebrandt, an expert in wildlife reproduction, claimed that there was no hope for the…
Learn how to detect this deceptive marketing tactic.
In this world of hyper-consumption, it is wise to raise a sceptical eyebrow when companies claim that they are taking measures to minimise the impact they are having on the environment. Unfortunately, some companies spend more time and money marketing their brand or products as sustainable than ensuring that they are, in fact, sustainable. Although it sounds clean, greenwashing is a dirty practice.
Origin and Definition of Term
Greenwashing is a marketing tactic designed to make consumers believe that a company is doing more to protect the environment than it truly is. The term was coined in…
A short introduction to the debate.
The term ‘Spanglish’
Language contact can cause linguistic conflict, linguistic interference, and over time, lead to language substitution and the appearance of new languages. In the United States, the contact between English and Spanish has resulted in the emergence of the linguistic phenomenon, Spanglish. As the name indicates, Spanglish is an intermix of Spanish and English; the term ‘espanglish’ (the Spanish translation of ‘Spanglish’) was coined in the late 1940s by Puerto Rican poet, Salvador Tío (Betti & Enghels 2018, p. 351). Presently, there is a dearth of rules associated with Spanglish, and thus it manifests in different forms. …
When I watched the pilot episode of Mr. Robot a few weeks ago (I’m late to the party, I know), I was thrown back to the summer of 2013 — my Dexter-binge-watching days. Almost immediately, I noticed similarities between the protagonists of each show: Dexter Morgan (Dexter) and Elliot Anderson (Mr. Robot). At present, I have only watched the first series of Mr. …
Maintaining a vegan diet should not dampen the experience of visiting a foreign country and immersing yourself in a new culture. Still, it is wise to research your options before visiting a new country in order to best prepare yourself and help your body adjust to its broken food routine. Let’s take a look at the evolution of veganism in Spain — a typical holiday destination for many Britons and a country deep-rooted in its traditional cuisine.
How Vegan-Friendly is Spain?
The Spanish are known as heavy meat-eaters, and as a consequence, Spain is not as advanced as other countries with regard to the…
Monique Rosa McClymont
Linguistics graduate and aspiring magazine journalist with a keen interest in the environment, art, and culture.
