Money Won't Pay These BillsWhy Bill Gates’ Climate Philanthropy Doesn’t Fix the Problem Bill Gates has been a key figure of sustainable innovation. But his strategy for a better world stops short of addressing the root causes of climate injustice. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Schrödinger's SpitThe Buzz Cut: Amid Catastrophic Weather Events, Man’s Saliva Becomes Matter of International Concern This week in The Buzz Cut: a man's spit overrides all other water concerns, an actor dishes on Big Biscuit, and a reality star sustains. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
House of CardboardsNew Research Endorses Wood Cities for Sustainability. Environmentalists Say It’s a ‘Terrible Idea.’ Timber cities could emit lesser carbon than concrete and steel, but plantations will threaten biodiversity and cause environmental risks. By Amlan Sarkar
Doing It For The GramHow Instagram Aesthetics Fuel a Destructive Fast Fashion Empire Shein, recently valued at $100 billion, is not only unsustainable, but also profits off body insecurities by reinventing style. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Not Good EnoughAmazon, Nestlé Among 25 Major Companies Exaggerating Climate Action Efforts: Study Companies' ambitious-sounding "net-zero pledges" lack real substance -- blurring the line between real climate leadership and greenwashing. By Saumya Kalia
Indian Heritage x ConsumerismThe Buzz Cut: A ‘Postman Uniform’‑Like Piece Among the ‘Accessible’ Designs Sabyasachi and H&M Sold Out This week in The Buzz Cut, we look at Chris Pratt's masculinity, and neurodivergent cartoon characters. By Saumya Kalia
Buy Not Want NotGenZ Prefers Renting Clothes Over Buying Them to Reduce Consumption, Study States Usage increases a product’s lifecycle and also "reduces waste while still meeting consumer needs for variety," experts say. By Rohitha Naraharisetty