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Environment

Is a net-zero coal mine unwise?

Coal mines are widely considered to be one of the worst carbon polluters on the planet. In 2019, emissions from Australian coal mines were higher than all other domestic activities within the country. Recently, a proposal to establish a net-zero coal mine in the UK has met resistance. The proposal from the West Cumbria Mining […]
Editorials

How were the pyramids actually built?

The pyramids on the Giza plateau are without question one of the most iconic and identifiable landmarks on the planet. While their stature as a landmark is unquestionable, many people perhaps don’t know exactly how they came to exist. If you’ve ever stumbled across the history channel after 10pm, you could be forgiven for thinking […]
health

Overvaluation of services from NHS Test and Trace provider Serco

NHS Test and Trace provides a system that aims to minimise the spread of Coronavirus. While on paper this system is extremely useful for stopping the spread, there have been numerous reports of underlying issues within the system. The most recent headline that Test and Trace has been caught up involves the government’s supplier, Serco, […]
Editorials

Mastering Politics: Communism

Understanding politics isn’t easy, let alone trying to understand something as complex as communism. With so much opinion clouding this part of politics, you’re forgiven for being clueless. That’s why we’re explaining communism without opinion and in simple terms right here. What is communism? First and foremost, communism is an ideology. This means it’s a […]