Mining and the production of critical minerals has jumpstarted in the last decade as demand for green energy sources, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, has increased. To meet rapidly growing demand, mining critical and rare earth minerals will require new infrastructure and legislation that allows for growth while preventing the exacerbation of social and environmental damages associated with mining in the past.

Climate Change is transforming our global ecosystems. With each passing year, rising temperatures give way to more drought and increased intensity of storms. No location or city is entirely immune to the effects of climate change, but some may feel the heat more than others.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a new case, Sackett vs. Environmental Protection Agency, which was argued before the court in early October 2022. The case concerns the Clean Water Act, specifically the provisions it makes (or does not make, as one side argues) for wetlands within the United States. 

With significant political change in both monarch and prime minister of the UK, decisiveness is essential. Yet, recent climate news has been dominated by King Charles III’s non-attendance at the 27th Convention of Parties (COP27) following governmental advice, the belated decision to hold a pre-conference reception, and Rishi Sunak’s U-turn on attending COP27. But is such climate indecision and inaction becoming a recurring theme for the UK?