George Thomas

Photo on Unsplash The most influential and impactful COP is taking place in a location often described as the ecological centre of the Earth — the Amazon, in Belém. It has been 10 years since the Paris Agreement, and countries are once again gathering to renew their commitments to keep global temperatures well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. Current focus is being placed on renewable energy and improving energy efficiency, which together address around 55% of global GHG emissions. The...

Photo on Unsplash by Johny Goerend The Nordic countries are a group of five countries near the northern pole, consisting of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland, which came together in 1952. These countries have been together for almost 75 years and are now at the top of the UN Happiness Report. They are also known for social equality and high trust in government. These five countries combined rank 11th in terms of global GDP. People living here experience closeness to nature and a...

“Slumdog Billionaire: Turning Rubbish into Rupees” by Hugo Cox, 17 February 2021. Introduction: Another Picture of Dharavi When you hear...