What the discovery of Dark Oxygen implies
In July, scientists discovered that “dark” oxygen is produced on the seabed. This discovery published in the magazine Nature might...
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Andreia
Jul 51 min read
The Parable of the Sower: an outlook on our possible future
In this video, I analyse "The Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E. Butler and draw parallels between her world and our current reality.
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Andreia
May 154 min read
What should we do about the loneliness epidemic?
Do you sometimes feel lonely? Well, you are not alone: there is a loneliness epidemic in the US and I'd even go as far as to say globally
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Andreia
Apr 233 min read
Let's celebrate Earth Day
Let's chat about the origins of Earth Day and share a few facts about our wonderful planet!
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Andreia
Mar 265 min read
The youth is fighting to hold Ontario’s government accountable for climate action
Can the youth push their government to take action against climate change? It seems that young people across the world think so because...
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Andreia
Mar 76 min read
The clowns who make the elderly laugh
“I don't want to grow old in a society where just because I'm older I'm put aside and my opinion no longer counts” expresses Isabel...
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Andreia
Feb 277 min read
Women's education and empowerment at heart
According to UNICEF, 129 million girls are out of school around the world. The reasons for this situation vary from country to country...
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Andreia
Feb 154 min read
Solutions that act at the source of the problem: livestock farming
While scientific studies on the environmental impact of agriculture are piling up and the question of animal welfare is taking more and...
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Andreia
Feb 86 min read
Helping the old and the young in Toronto
What is a community without the people who work every day to maintain activities, to help and to maintain open spaces to welcome those in...
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Andreia
Jan 191 min read
Coexisting in 2024
To coexist. According to the Cambridge dictionary it means: to live or exist together at the same time or in the same place. The prefix...
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Andreia
Nov 26, 20235 min read
Exploring sustainability in Toronto's poorest neighbourhoods
When people are worried about surviving, does it make sense to worry about the climate crisis? Is there a place for sustainable practices...
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Andreia
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Women’s World Cup is over but the fight for equality is not
The 2023 World Cup organized by New Zeland and Austalia is over, Spain won but the biggest winner is FIFA making $570 million in revenue....
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Andreia
Aug 3, 20234 min read
Barbie is a feminist and everything is fine
Everything is pink lately: from the aggressive Barbie marketing to the discussion online after the release of the movie on July 21. One...
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Andreia
Jul 25, 20234 min read
New scientific findings bring a glimmer of hope for a more sustainable future
No more nuclear waste and metals healing themselves? These are the findings of two studies published last week. Sounds unbelievable?...
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Andreia
Jul 13, 20235 min read
What the H&M scandal reveals about the fast fashion industry
Fast fashion brands, such as H&M, have been accused of greenwashing for a long time now. For every accusation, these companies have come...
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Andreia
Jul 6, 20235 min read
Summer body you said?
The summer is here and unfortunately diets and "magic tricks" for the summer made their comeback too. You may have gained weight due to...
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Andreia
Jun 29, 20234 min read
Is ecofeminism the solution?
What happens when feminism is part of the conversation about climate change? According to Asmae Ourkiya, a doctor and researcher on...
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Andreia
Jun 21, 20233 min read
Let’s celebrate pride!
June is pride month in several countries across the globe. During this month, the LGBTQIA2S+ community celebrates the many contributions...
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Andreia
Jun 15, 20237 min read
Where are the affordable houses in Toronto? Nowhere to be found?
Now and then, I stumble upon stories about tenants saying their rents in Toronto are increasing too much and they cannot afford it. Some...
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Andreia
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Opinion: what else do we need to see that this is serious?
As I’m sitting on my bed today and looking outside the window at the grey-yellowish sky, I can’t help but wonder what else do we need to...
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