THE NOTEBOOK

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How the global eel trade exposes the hidden contradictions of sustainable consumption, luxury markets, and ecological collapse

The growing connection between extreme weather, agriculture, and the cost of food

FORBIDDEN DESIRE

What history tells us about who we are

CULTURAL CRITIQUE

WHEN SUCCESS HAS NO CONSIENCE

Personalities and the systems that reward them

PINEAPPLE POWER

Exploring pineapple's role in a sustainable future

Can the by-products of pineapple farming help fight climate change? This article explores how Piñatex—a textile made from pineapple leaf fibres—is reshaping sustainability in fashion by turning agricultural waste into eco-friendly alternatives to leather.

SUSTAINABILITY

THE BEAUTY OF SLOW DESIGN

A gentler way of making, a deeper way of living

THE CLIMATE CONUNDRUM

Understanding the complexities of climate action

STEPPING ON AIR?

The sneaker industry’s tread on sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY

CLIMATE & ENERGY

SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS

Anatomy

>> HISTORICAL REPRESENTATION >> SHIFTING PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES >> CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATIONS

ART & IDENTITY

Explore the shifting representation of the male body in Anatomy of Desire: The Evolving Visage of the Male Body in Art. From classical ideals and Renaissance beauty to modern vulnerability and fluid identity, this article traces the evolving aesthetics, power dynamics, and cultural narratives that have shaped how we see and portray masculinity. A compelling journey through art history, perception, and desire.