After a record-scorching summer and no shortage of political turmoil on the British Isles, newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss seeks to prevent a chilling winter for United Kingdom residents during a crushing cost of living crisis. An expected 80% rise in energy costs—largely due to restrictions on Russian natural gas amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine—could leave millions unable to afford heat. 

With anxiety around climate change worsening, the average consumer is looking to buy from brands that they believe are environmentally conscious and actively trying to reduce their emissions footprint. The problem is, how do you know if a company is sustainable or just using a marketing tactic and the newest form of greenwashing?

Patagonia, a global retailer of outdoor clothing, has always been a champion of climate action. Now, corporate responsibility to combat climate change has been highlighted after the founder of Pategonia, a company which is valued at about $3 billion, has transferred ownership to the Holdfast Collective, a non-profit organization that advocates for causes and political candidates to make grants and investments that fight climate change.

On September 10th 2022, researchers at The Francis Crick Institute discussed their research from the TRACERx Lung Study on how air pollution can cause lung cancer at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress. But why is this a significant stride in both cancer research, and climate change and health?

Both human conflict and climate change have forcibly displaced millions of people. By the end of 2021, 89.3 million people worldwide had been displaced due to conflict and violence, the highest in over 75 years. Meanwhile, climate change is “widespread, rapid, and intensifying.” This begs the question, is there a correlation between the two?