The Parable of the Sower: an outlook on our possible future
In this video, I analyse "The Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E. Butler and draw parallels between her world and our current reality.
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Andreia
- May 15
- 4 min
What should we do about the loneliness epidemic?
Do you sometimes feel lonely? Well, you are not alone: there is a loneliness epidemic in the US and I'd even go as far as to say globally
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Andreia
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Let's celebrate Earth Day
Let's chat about the origins of Earth Day and share a few facts about our wonderful planet!
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Andreia
- Mar 26
- 5 min
The youth is fighting to hold Ontario’s government accountable for climate action
Can the youth push their government to take action against climate change? It seems that young people across the world think so because...
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Andreia
- Mar 7
- 6 min
The clowns who make the elderly laugh
“I don't want to grow old in a society where just because I'm older I'm put aside and my opinion no longer counts” expresses Isabel...
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Andreia
- Feb 27
- 7 min
Women's education and empowerment at heart
According to UNICEF, 129 million girls are out of school around the world. The reasons for this situation vary from country to country...
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Andreia
- Feb 15
- 4 min
Solutions that act at the source of the problem: livestock farming
While scientific studies on the environmental impact of agriculture are piling up and the question of animal welfare is taking more and...
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Andreia
- Feb 8
- 6 min
Helping the old and the young in Toronto
What is a community without the people who work every day to maintain activities, to help and to maintain open spaces to welcome those in...
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Andreia
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Coexisting in 2024
To coexist. According to the Cambridge dictionary it means: to live or exist together at the same time or in the same place. The prefix...
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Andreia
- Nov 26, 2023
- 5 min
Exploring sustainability in Toronto's poorest neighbourhoods
When people are worried about surviving, does it make sense to worry about the climate crisis? Is there a place for sustainable practices...
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Andreia
- Aug 23, 2023
- 3 min
Women’s World Cup is over but the fight for equality is not
The 2023 World Cup organized by New Zeland and Austalia is over, Spain won but the biggest winner is FIFA making $570 million in revenue....
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Andreia
- Aug 3, 2023
- 4 min
Barbie is a feminist and everything is fine
Everything is pink lately: from the aggressive Barbie marketing to the discussion online after the release of the movie on July 21. One...
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Andreia
- Jul 25, 2023
- 4 min
New scientific findings bring a glimmer of hope for a more sustainable future
No more nuclear waste and metals healing themselves? These are the findings of two studies published last week. Sounds unbelievable?...
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Andreia
- Jul 13, 2023
- 5 min
What the H&M scandal reveals about the fast fashion industry
Fast fashion brands, such as H&M, have been accused of greenwashing for a long time now. For every accusation, these companies have come...
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Andreia
- Jul 6, 2023
- 5 min
Summer body you said?
The summer is here and unfortunately diets and "magic tricks" for the summer made their comeback too. You may have gained weight due to...
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Andreia
- Jun 29, 2023
- 4 min
Is ecofeminism the solution?
What happens when feminism is part of the conversation about climate change? According to Asmae Ourkiya, a doctor and researcher on...
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Andreia
- Jun 21, 2023
- 3 min
Let’s celebrate pride!
June is pride month in several countries across the globe. During this month, the LGBTQIA2S+ community celebrates the many contributions...
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Andreia
- Jun 15, 2023
- 7 min
Where are the affordable houses in Toronto? Nowhere to be found?
Now and then, I stumble upon stories about tenants saying their rents in Toronto are increasing too much and they cannot afford it. Some...
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Andreia
- Jun 7, 2023
- 2 min
Opinion: what else do we need to see that this is serious?
As I’m sitting on my bed today and looking outside the window at the grey-yellowish sky, I can’t help but wonder what else do we need to...
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Andreia
- May 31, 2023
- 3 min
The invisibility of disabled people in climate action
What happens when a person’s health condition gets worst because of extreme weather? Most of the time, this person unfortunately dies....
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