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Fast fashion is entering a market—the second-hand market. Concern about social and environmental impact of the fast-fashion industry saw the global second-hand market grow by 24% in 2022.
Experts have found that forgiveness is key to living a good life. The theme for 2023 i4give week, ‘keep 4giving’, recognises the ongoing need to forgive every day.
Extreme weather events affecting communities across the Caribbean are destined to become more commonplace as the impacts of climate change intensify.
Many of us are drowning in “stuff”. To find space for all our possessions, we are paying off-site storage companies. Australians spend an average of A$163 per month on self-storage, one recent survey found.
A new study shows that the world’s healthiest tropical forests are located in protected Indigenous areas. Therefore, strengthening Indigenous peoples’ land rights is critical to reaching global conservation and climate goals.
We often hear about the negative impacts of social media on our wellbeing, but we don’t usually think of it the other way round – whereby how we feel may impact how we use social media.
The numbers don’t lie when it comes to measuring the benefits of native forests. Protecting them not only makes economic sense but is also critical in climate change mitigation.
Coral reefs cover less than 3% of the ocean but contain a quarter of all marine life. Fifty of the world’s leading scientists recently laid out a roadmap to save these rich biodiverse ecosystems.
With Human Rights Day recognised on Dec 10, it’s a good reminder that everyone everywhere has the right to be treated equally, respectfully, and with dignity.
The 2022 World AIDS Day theme is “Equalize”. The reason for this focus is that HIV reflects economic and social inequity. Emergency preparedness needs to include mapping out which populations are most likely to need care.
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Glimmer acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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